The Natural Pools of Monte Limbara form along the flow of the Rio Pisciaroni, in the area of Tempio Pausania, in the province of Sassari, in the historical region of Gallura.
There are two natural pools, also known as “Li Pischini di Curadoreddu”, carved out of the rock by small waterfalls in the creek. The river is torrential and seasonal, and the natural pools are often dry in the hottest season.
The scenario surrounding the pools is typical of the Gallura and Monte Limbara, amidst clear granite rock and luxuriant Mediterranean shrub and the holm oak wood, alternating with the presence of river plants.
The unique amphibian and protected species, the Sardinian brook salamander was identified in the water pools.
The name “Pisciaroni” derives from “piscia”, “pisciata”, “pisciale”, a word in Gallurese dialect used to identify the waterfalls.
At its highest points, the creek has other waterfalls and small waterfalls which attract canyoning enthusiasts.
Leave the car park at the ANAS station, and follow the trekking path for about 10 minutes and you will come to the natural pools.
The area is full of other marked paths which wind across Monte Limbara.
In the vicinity, a few years ago, the CEDAP, Centro di Educazione e Documentazione Ambientale e Paesaggistica nel Parco del Limbara (The Centre for Environmental Education and Documentation and Landscape in the Limbara Park) was built, where naturalistic and art exhibitions are organised.
The Pools are part of the Site of Community Importance (SCI) “Monte Limbara” (ITB011109), regulated by the Rete Natura 2000.
