Orosei, set in the middle of the Eastern
coast of Sardinia, is a secluded quiet village easily accessible
via the famous “Orientale Sarda” SS 125 that
links it with Olbia and the Emerald coast, and national
route SS 129 that links it with Nuoro and from there with
the rest of the island. The territory of Orosei has many
facets benefiting from the presence of the mountain, the
Cedrino river, the marsh and the sea all in such close space.
Thanks to the proximity to the sea the climate is mild in
winter and the heath in summer is eased by the pleasant
sea breeze. In recent years, the development of tourist
facilities has favoured the area, which has become increasingly
popular with tourists. The typical food of this region combines
the flavours of the sea with those of the products from
the land and the Cedrino valley in such manner to enhance
the qualities of the latter with the freshness of the fish.
The beaches of Orosei cover 40 km of coastline and start
at the border with Siniscola, with which town it shares
the beach of Bidderosa. From North to South the first beach
is Cala Ginepro, then Cala Liberotto and Fuile ‘e
Mare. All the beaches accessible via land have been surrounded
by tourist developments, but they have kept their natural
beauty and wildness. This stretch of coastline is in fact
characterised by vertical rocks and many little coves that
can only be reached after a long walk. Cala Luna is one
of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean, but
it is not easy to reach: to get to it it’s necessary
to walk for at least two hours. An easier route would be
by boat from Santa Maria Navarrese. The limestone wall surrounding
the Gulf of Orosei is one of the destinations favoured by
rock-climbing and free-climbing lovers; climbing is the
only way to reach certain beaches and charming bays via
land.
