Orosei

Coordinates: 40°23′N 9°42′E / 40.383°N 9.700°E / 40.383; 9.700
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Orosei
Comune di Orosei
Orosei - panorama
Orosei - panorama
Location of Orosei
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Postal code
08028
Dialing code0784
WebsiteOfficial website

Orosei (Sardinian: Orosèi) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 30 kilometres (19 mi) east of Nuoro.

The town has 5000 inhabitants and at least 13 churches, including San Giacomo Apostolo and Sa Preione Vezza[3]

Orosei borders the following municipalities: Dorgali, Galtellì, Onifai, Siniscola.

Natural white and grey rocks form a large arch among a bright blue sea with swimmers. The arch and the beige rock behind are covered in scrub.
A natural arch near the Goloritzé falls.

Orosei has tourist-destination beaches, including the Gulf of Orosei, Cala Ginepro, Sas Linnas Sicca Cala Liberotto, Bidderosa Oasis.[4]

The town recognizes two religious festivals, Sant'Isidoro and Santa Maria 'e Mare. They celebrate with processions.[4]

References

  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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  3. ^ "Orosei – a picturesque old town, stunning bay and hiking paradise". Discover Sardinia.
  4. ^ a b [Gulf of Orosei to Cala Ginepro, from Sas Linnas Sicca to Cala Liberotto all the way to the beautiful and pristine Bidderosa Oasis. "Orosei (Sardinia)"]. Italy Magazine. Retrieved 8 July 2023. {{cite web}}: Check |url= value (help)
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