Orosei, the heart of the Barony

Between the sea and the foot of Mount Nevertheless, it raises Orosei, lying flat on the reclaimed river Cedrino. We are in the territory of the barony, in central-eastern Sardinia, which Orosei is the capital city. The center of Orosei is easily accessible via the eastern Sardinia (SS 125) that connects to the port and airport of Olbia. Its economy, once based purely on farming today is based on tourism. Many visitors choose to spend lovers of Sardinia in Orosei vacation for the beauty of the environment in which it is inserted, among the most pristine island. There are many accommodations, like hotels Orosei, Orosei residences, houses to rent first, camping, bed and breakfast and farm holidays, second, to meet the varied needs of tourists. No shortage of opportunities for recreation and cultural enrichment, and food and wine. The town of Orosei shows a very well preserved old town and pleasant to shoot. A maze of narrow streets, interspersed with arches, stairways and open spaces, make it more attractive. Fascinating examples of rural architecture, like the old rustic houses with arches and subways, coexist alongside the ancient aristocratic houses, signs of a rich past, which met in Orosei particles ruled Pisano. An architectural element that is certainly not lacking in Orosei are the churches. The central Piazza del Popolo where they face three. Top of a staircase is San Giacomo Maggiore by eighteenth-century facade and domes covered with more brick. On the opposite side is the Church of the Rosary, the baroque facade, and the Church of Souls, founded by the protagonists of the Brotherhoods of the Holy Week rites. Two other churches to see are the Church of Saint Anthony Abbot and the Shrine of Our Lady of Remedy, both incorporated by the expansion of the country and time fields. An ancient tower of Pisa, where she staged an exhibition of local handicrafts, is located next to the first church. The second, seventeenth century, is surrounded by cumbessias, ancient structures that host pellegrinoi at religious events. Near the mouth of the river Cedrino, stands the Church of Santa Maria 'e Mare, founded by merchants from Pisa (XIII sec.). An interesting event is taking place here last Sunday of May. Many pilgrims attend the procession of the statue of the Madonna which follows the river on a boat decorated with flowers, followed by fishing boats. The sea is certainly the element that dominates the landscape of Orosei and is distinguished by its variegated colors and its beautiful transparency. The magnificent views of this coast, now high, with cliffs overhanging the sea (in the neighboring territory of Dorgali), now low, sandy and surrounded by pine forests, Mediterranean vegetation and cliffs of pink granite and basalt. Its quality has been recognized by the conferment of the five sails by Legambiente. And you can not forget that we are in a protected area of high naturalistic interest: The National Park Gennargentu - Gulf of Orosei. The coast of Orosei includes 14 km of beaches that stretch from Osalla (topped by the homonymous Nuraghe) until Bidderosa wildlife oasis, where you can access a limited number of people daily. The nearest beach is Marina di Orosei, 3 km from the town. In its vicinity is well worth a detour Cedrino the pond created by the river, which has a rich birdlife. To the south is bordered by the beach Osalla, whose shoulders lies the pine forest. Northward stretch more beautiful and popular beaches like Fuile 'and sea and Cala Liberotto, white beach bordered by cliffs of pink granite. The pink granite also characterizes the beaches of Cala subsequent Juniper, Sa Curcurica (is closer to the pond) and Bidderosa, which marks the border with the territory of Siniscola. Boasting a privileged, Orosei can also complement the wonderful excursions into the seas to the discovery of the Barony of the villages, all Galtellì, picturesque natural landscapes and historical monuments. In that respect the land and leave many nature excursions in the surrounding area which provides an insight and appreciation of the interior.