The “Punta Contessa Park” is located in  Santa Teresa Gallura where its 101,9890 hectares are managed by Sardinian Forestry.
Visitors are invited to explore its network of paths and tracks which take them across an enchanting countryside of Mediterranean vegetation and granite rocks, which the wind has eroded over the years. Spectacular views include those of the promontories along the coast, the Bocche di Bonifacio and Corsica.
The area is both part of the SCI (site of Community importance) set up under ther Community Habitats Directive (92/43 EEC) and forms part of the “Natura 2000” European ecological network, a system of protected areas that promote the conservation of biodiversity.
The area is home to numerous species of flora and fauna (Directive 92/43 ECC), in particular of several birds, that are included in Annex I of the wild birds Directive (79/409 EEC).
The countryside is of particular importance for its variety of forms and types of granite which give the territory a strong and unique landscape. The geomorphological characteristics promote a perfect environment for numerous species of flora and fauna in particular several wild birds
which are found exclusively in the area of Capo Testa.
This project was conceived and designed by the Sardinian Forestry agency in collaboration with the municipality of Santa Teresa Gallura. The hiking trails are built, maintained and protected by the local forest rangers.