Orgosolo set in the heart of the Barbagia
region at the foot of the Supramonte Mountain has all the
charm of a village where time appears to have stopped. The
variation of the territory makes Orgosolo the ideal destination
for those people looking for a holiday surrounded by nature
and the authentic Sardinian spirit. The scenery is an alternation
of grottos, vast valleys, deep gorges and canyons formed
in the years by the Cedrino River; the forests are rich
in Holm-oaks, junipers, pines and impenetrable thick vegetation.
Excursions to the Montes forest, to the limestone peak of
Monte Novo San Giovanni and to the Supramonte from where
to enjoy the views of the magnificent peaks of the Gennargentu
range, are highly advised. Given the difficult nature of
the territory it is advised not to adventure off the beaten
track without the help of a local guide.
Orgosolo is famous for its murals, the first ones were painted
in the 1970s’ and since then they have reported fragments
of the past of this village, which is traditionally proud
and close to the external world. Today there are more than
150 murals telling stories from the past; they make up a
true open air art gallery.
The celebrations on New Year’s Eve, Sa Candelaria,
are quite peculiar: the children go round the village with
an empty sac, which the local families fill with presents
as a good omen for the coming year. In the evening, young
and old people go to the houses of newly wed couples and
sing traditional songs in a gesture of good wish.
In recent years the area around Orgosolo has seen the development
of tourist facilities to welcome visitors to enjoy this
untouched part of Sardinia that has so much to offer.
