Agriturismo Casteddu

Nestled within a forest of ancient oaks and holm oaks in Padru, Agriturismo Casteddu is one of the oldest rural homes in the area, located just 15 minutes from San Teodoro and the sea, and 20 minutes from Olbia. The establishment is situated in the historic stazzo Casteddu, which dates back to the early 1800s, where hospitality is intertwined with the memory of an authentic place deeply connected to the land.

The guest areas have been created from the original spaces of the stazzo, including storage rooms and old stables, carefully transformed into bedrooms and communal areas. The renovations have honored the traditional architecture, preserving original materials such as stone, wood, and lime, with ceilings crafted from exposed reeds. Each room, with its unique character, overlooks a spacious, tree-filled garden, perfect for relaxation and outdoor activities, especially for families with children.

The hospitality is warm and familial, stemming from a deep-rooted passion. The owner grew up in this place and, with the help of his family and collaborators, established the first agriturismo in the area in 1986. Every detail is designed to make guests feel at home, starting with breakfast served in the garden, featuring warm bread, homemade jams, and pastries.

The kitchen is the beating heart of Casteddu. There is no fixed menu; instead, the culinary offerings change with the seasons and celebrate Sardinian tradition. Alongside classic dishes like gnocchetti, mint ravioli, gallurese soup, culurgiones, and the famous roasted piglet, there are also meals inspired by the surrounding nature, such as wild boar with olives, braised liver, seasonal vegetables, fresh broad beans with bacon and mint, artichokes, and wild asparagus. The cheese selection includes cow's and sheep's milk cheeses, along with fresh or salted ricotta.

In autumn, mushrooms gathered from the forest take center stage in rich, fragrant dishes: salads of porcini and chanterelles, fresh tagliatelle, polenta with sausages, sautéed or fried mushrooms. To finish the meal, there’s Seada, a typical Sardinian dessert that combines honey and fresh cheese in a thin pastry shell, all complemented by a good local red wine.

At Agriturismo Casteddu, guests experience a blend of nature, tranquility, authentic flavors, and human warmth, in a corner of Sardinia that retains the charm of its roots.