Baunei is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Ogliastra in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy. It has 3,366 inhabitants.
It is notable for being the location of the multi-day Selvaggio Blu coastal trek.
Geography
The municipality of Baunei is located about northeast of Cagliari and about north of Tortolì. It contains the frazione (subdivision) Santa Maria Navarrese, a popular seaside resort.
Baunei borders the municipalities of Dorgali, Lotzorai, Talana, Triei, and Urzulei.
Demographics
As of 2026, the population is 3,366, of which 49.2% are male, and 50.8% are female. Minors make up 12.9% of the population, and seniors make up 29.4%.
Immigration As of 2025, immigrants make up 4.4% of the total population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Germany, Belgium, France, Romania, and Switzerland.
References
External links Official website Touristic travel guide