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Cala Luna
A breathtaking crescent-shaped beach on Sardinia's eastern coast framed by dramatic limestone cliffs and sea caves.
23 km · about 25 min drive
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Orgosolo
Sardinia, Italy · Europe
About Orgosolo
Orgosolo works well as a base: 10 minutes from Mamoiada, 24km from Gulf of Orosei Coast Road.
Orgosolo is in Sardinia, Italy, with about 4,300 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Mamoiada, about 6 km away.
Orgosolo (Italian pronunciation: [orˈɡɔsolo], Sardinian: Orgòsolo) is a town and comune (municipality) located in the Province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, at about 110 kilometres (68 mi) north of Cagliari and about 13 kilometres (8 mi) south of Nuoro. It has 3,803Read more
inhabitants.
Orgosolo is famous for its murals. These political paintings can be found on walls all over Orgosolo. Since about 1969, the murals reflect different aspects of Sardinia's political struggles but also deal with international issues.
Vittorio De Seta's movie Banditi a Orgosolo (1961) focuses on the past way of life in central Sardinia and on the phenomenon of "Banditry" in the region. At one time Orgosolo was known as the "village of the murderers" due to its high crime rate. Bandits of the surrounding mountains used the church door to post notices of death sentence passed on their enemies.
Orgosolo borders the municipalities of Dorgali, Fonni, Mamoiada, Nuoro, Oliena, Talana, Urzulei, Villagrande Strisaili.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Orgosolo?
Within an hour or so of Orgosolo: Cala Luna (23 km), Cala Mariolu (24 km), Gulf of Orosei Coast Road (24 km), Cala Goloritzé (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Orgosolo?
The nearest famous roads are Gulf of Orosei Coast Road.
Where is Orgosolo?
Orgosolo is in Sardinia, Italy, about 6 km from Mamoiada.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 4,342
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Sardinia
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 40.2053, 9.3544
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Orgosolo
4 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Cala Mariolu
A secluded pebble beach on Sardinia's Gulf of Orosei, consistently rated among Italy's most beautiful beaches.
24 km · about 30 min drive
coastal drive
Gulf of Orosei Coast Road
A spectacular cliff road on Sardinia's east coast linking Dorgali, Cala Gonone and the wild gulf coves.
24 km · about 30 min drive
beach
Cala Goloritzé
A remote Sardinian beach accessible only by boat or hiking trail, with a towering limestone pinnacle and crystal-clear water.
30 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Orgosolo
- 24 kmGulf of Orosei Coast RoadA spectacular cliff road on Sardinia's east coast linking Dorgali, Cala Gonone and the wild gulf coves.
- 73 kmBosaA pastel riverside town climbing to a castle, one of Sardinia's prettiest, on a scenic coast road.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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