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Ogliastra Blue Zone Blog

Stories, travel ideas and insights into Ogliastra, Sardinia's Blue Zone and the land of centenarians.

  • Elderly couple sitting on a bench outside their home in an Ogliastra village

    Blue Zone and Longevity

    Why Do Sardinians Live So Long?

    There is no single secret behind Sardinian longevity. Research points to a lifelong interaction between movement, food, family, environment, genetics and personal history.

    1 August 2026

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  • Aerial view of the village of Urzulei, in inland Ogliastra

    Blue Zone and Longevity

    Which Villages Are in Sardinia's Blue Zone?

    Sardinia's Blue Zone is not the entire island, but a mountainous area in central-eastern Sardinia. Discover the six villages in its validated core and why Ogliastra is known as the land of centenarians.

    1 August 2026

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