Discover Talavà

Talavà is a small village in the municipality of Torpè and is one of the villages on the left bank of the river and lake. From here, panoramic views stretch inland, along the Gallura coast and as far as the Gulf of Orosei.

Landscape and nature

The Usinavà forest is permanently designated as a wildlife protection area. Near Talavà is the Usinavà nature oasis, with holm oak and cork oak forests and wind-eroded rocks. Both the forest and the distinctive rock formations are therefore part of the area's natural landscape. Monte Nurres is visible from Talavà; hiking and climbing are possible there. If you are planning a climb, check the conditions in advance.

Routes in the Torpè area

Talavà is located along valuable hiking trails. Two routes in the municipality of Torpè can be compared by their listed characteristics: the Torpè–Monte Nurres route is rated easy and is 4.63 kilometres long. The Concas–Usinavà route is listed as having an ascent of 500 metres over 3.5 kilometres and an average gradient of 14.3 percent. Thus, difficulty and length are the main features of the first route, while the second is characterised by elevation gain and gradient.

Village history and pastoral tradition

The small settlement of Talavà is clustered around the Church of Santa Teresa d’Avila, built in the 1930s. Traditional housing has been preserved in the village. Alongside its landscape, the church, settlement layout and houses give the village its own architectural character.

The history of the landscape is also linked to transhumance. A mule track leading from Concas towards Talavà and Brunella was part of the transhumance routes from the interior to the areas of Budoni and San Teodoro. This historical connection goes hand in hand with a regional food tradition: across the wider area of Tepilora Nature Park, Su pane carasatu is closely associated with pastoral life and transhumance. Transhumance refers to the seasonal movement between grazing areas and the associated movement of livestock. The term helps explain how a historical mule track can form part of such routes and why pastoral tradition is also connected with regional food.

Getting there and finding your way

Talavà can be reached via the SS131. At the Torpè exit, follow the signs to the village. From Torpè, the Usinavà forest can be reached by taking the road to the artificial lake on the Rio Posada, continuing through Talavà and then following the road onward. As road conditions can change, check the route before setting off.

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