Sardinia, Italy · Europe
Orani is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Orotelli, 38km from Gulf of Orosei Coast Road.
Orani is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 2,942, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Orani sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Orani to your route.
Orani (Sardinian: Orane) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 110 kilometres (68 mi) north of Cagliari and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southwest of Nuoro. As of 31 December 2004, Orani had a population of 3,113 and an area of 130.8 square kilometres (50.5Read more
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Orani sits at an altitude of 526 metres (1,726 ft), at the foot of Mount Gonare, in the heart of the Barbagia region. Among the notable archaeological sites in the area are approximately 30 nuraghi and several giants' graves. The Sanctuary of Our Lady of Gonare at the crest of the mountain is of particular interest, as is the natural landscape on the road leading up to it. Orani excels in handicrafts. It is famous for its stonework, carpentry, and metalwork, and for tailors specializing in the use of traditional Sardinian velvety. The city is also home to the Nivola Museum.
Orani borders the following municipalities: Benetutti, Bolotana, Illorai, Mamoiada, Nuoro, Oniferi, Orotelli, Ottana, Sarule.
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Orani is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.2520 latitude, 9.1815 longitude.
Orani has a population of approximately 2,942 people, making it a town in Italy.
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Barbagia mountain town covered in more than 150 political and social murals painted since 1969, turning shepherd-country lanes into a manifesto in fresco. Pair with a cortes-style lunch of pane frattau in the rugged Supramonte.
16 km · about 30 min drive
beach
A breathtaking crescent-shaped beach on Sardinia's eastern coast framed by dramatic limestone cliffs and sea caves.
38 km · about 45 min drive
coastal drive
A spectacular cliff road on Sardinia's east coast linking Dorgali, Cala Gonone and the wild gulf coves.
38 km · about 45 min drive
beach
A secluded pebble beach on Sardinia's Gulf of Orosei, consistently rated among Italy's most beautiful beaches.
40 km · about 45 min drive
beach
A remote Sardinian beach accessible only by boat or hiking trail, with a towering limestone pinnacle and crystal-clear water.
44 km · about 50 min drive
scenic viewpoint
A pastel riverside town climbing to a castle, one of Sardinia's prettiest, on a scenic coast road.
58 km · about 65 min drive
April to October
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