What, where, who? A little something about Theleme.
The abbey of Theleme was founded by the happy giants Gargantua and Pantagruel. Loving life and good times, they kept one rule at hand:
“Do what you want”
And so, who are we to challenge such wisdom?
Come to Theleme with an open mind, let yourself be inspired by Gargantua and Pantagruel. Forget obligations, responsibilities and duty. Enjoy life, enjoy nature and do things just as you want them to be.
Just like the water in one of Ulassai’s springs flows endlessly, so keeps Sylvia radiating natural energy. She juggles professional life with raising 3 kids like it could be the easiest thing in the world. If you have the chance, catch one of her enchanting smiles from behind the bar!
Born and raised on the Ulassai town square. Being one of the founders of the local MTB enduro team, he could give you the most precise details of any trail on the Ulassai territory. Being a handy man of the highest level, there isn’t much that Antonio can’t fix. Have you seen those traditional stone walls around? Same man!
Camping Theleme is placed in the middle of a lush green pine forest offering a variety of sun and shade. Nature is omnipresent. The typical Mediterranean flowers and plants offer you the best company for your relaxed morning coffee. Have a look on the map of the campsite.
There are 40 pitches, of which:
29 big pitches for campers and vans, equipped with connections to electricity and water.
11 small pitches for tents. The car cannot stay on the pitch, it must be parked on the campsite parking space.
A sanitary block is placed in the central area of the campsite, with the sun doing its part in warming up the water for that necessary hot shower.
Hungry? Thirsty? Looking for some good company? Enjoy a cold brew or healthy snack in our scenic bar. Accompanied with a view that will leave you speechless.
Opening times:
Bar: 08.00-22.00
Reception: 08.30-21.00
Surrounded by mountains, rocks, sea and wild nature; Ulassai offers an unforeseen destination for the outdoor enthusiast. Climb, bike, hike or just be in a setting where nature is omnipresent and time seem the tick a little slower.
Proud of their vast territory and with centuries old traditions engrained in their lifes, the people of Ulassai can offer you the true colours of Sardinia. Between cultivating a small vegetable garden, a rich vineyard and generation old olive trees; they find the time to redefine the concept of hospitalism. Offer them your interest and respect and doors will open widely. Take care in accepting invitiations for their sunday spuntino. Impressive amounts of homemade wine, cheese, and meat will flow endlessly.
No need for organic bio labels. All products are local and made with love.
Climbing
With more then 1000 bolted routes, Ulassai is becoming the new hotspot of Europe. With our wide variety of orientations, Ulassai is an all year round climbing destination. Thanks to the efforts of local bolters and the local guidebook, Ulassai keeps growing to a safe climbing paradise.
You can buy the local guidebook online, following this link: https://www.climbingulassai.com/guidebook/
Highlining
Highlining is growing in popularity. With over 20 equipped lines, one might say that Ulassai is ranked high in the world of highliners.
Mountainbiking
Downhill single tracks anyone? Or would you prefer some more relaxed cross-country? Enjoy the fantastic MTB/Enduro scene thanks to the efforts of local MTB team Fura Crabassa. With Antonio being one of it’s founders, you are at the right place for any info needed regarding your two-wheeled friend.
Trekking
The vast territory offers that much hiking pleasure, its hard to say where to start. Ancient tracks through wild nature take you on the wonderful trip through paradise. Once again, for any info, Antonio is the man!
Grotta Su Marmuri
This cave is unique because of its huge size and the fact that it is still active.
Don’t miss out on a guided tour or a fantastic lunch. For more info visit www.grottasumarmuri.it
Stazione dell’arte
If you think you need to go to a big city to find interesting works of contemporary art, you have never been to Ulassai. The famous artist Maria Lai donated to the Stazione dell’Arte Foundation hundreds of artworks and left many public art installations around the streets of the village. To discover more about their current exhibition and other useful information, visit www.stazionedellarte.com
Cooperativa Tessile Su Marmuri
Let the ability of these artisans enchant you. Their creations are modern and ancient at the same time and keep alive the traditional weaving techniques. More info on www.sumarmuri.it
Nuraghe Serbissi
At the top of the mountain rises the nuraghe Serbissi, in Osini, a few kilometers from Ulassai. This building is more than 2.000 years old and it was built by the nuragic civilisation.
