| Orroli | ||
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| State | Italy | |
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| Region | Sardinia | |
| Territory | Sarcidano | |
| Altitude | 550 m a.s.l. | |
| Surface | 75.79 km² | |
| Inhabitants | 2.157 (2019) | |
| Name inhabitants | Orrolesi | |
| Prefix tel | 39 0782 | |
| POSTAL CODE | 08030 | |
| Time zone | UTC 1 | |
| Patron | St. Vincent Martyr (January 22) | |
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Orroli is a center of the Southern Sardinia, in the province of Southern Sardinia.
To know
It is part of the Authentic Villages of Italy.
Geographical notes
Orroli is located in the historical region of Sarcidano and borders on Escalaplan, Esterzili, Goni, Nurri is Siurgus Donigala.
How to orient yourself
Orroli: full screen map.How to get
By plane
- 1 Cagliari-Elmas Airport (IATA: CAG) (Located 71 km from Orroli), ☎ 39 070 211211, fax: 39 070 241013. L'Cagliari-Elmas airport is served by Ryanair with Milan-Bergamo, Treviso, Cuneo, Bologna, Pisa, Rome-Ciampino and some European cities, from Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate, from Easyjet, Volotea and other airlines that operate national flights and with Europe.
- 2 Alghero-Fertilia Airport (IATA: AHO) (Located 247 km from Orroli), ☎ 39 079 935011. L'Alghero-Fertilia airport it is served by Ryanair with Milan-Bergamo, Bologna, Pisa and some European cities, by Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and by other airlines such as Volotea, Easyjet, etc ... which operate national flights and with Europe .
- 3 Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (IATA: OLB) (Located 279 km from Orroli), ☎ 39 0789 563400, fax: 39 0789 563401. L'Olbia-Costa Smeralda airport it is connected with several Italian and European cities from Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and other scheduled and low cost airlines including Easyjet, Volotea, Smartwings, Transavia, British Airways, Austrian and many others.
By car
- Those arriving from the north and central Sardinia must take the SS 131 Carlo Felice to the "SS293-SS197" exit, take this exit, then continue towards Theft-Barumini and take the SS 197 to the exit "Villanovafranca-Mandas", then take the SP 36 up to Mandas. Arrived here, turn left towards Isili and take the SS 128 until the exit "Tour dei Nuraghi - Orroli", then turn right and take the SS 198 until the exit "Nurri-Orroli ", here turn right and take the SP 10 to your destination.
- From Cagliari take the exit "Senorbì-Isili and take the SS 128 to Mandas, after the latter center, take the "Tour dei Nuraghi - Orroli" exit, then turn right and take the SS 198 to the "Nurri-Orroli" exit, then turn right and take the SP 10 to your destination.
From the ports of Cagliari, Tortolì-Arbatax, Porto Torres, Olbia-Isola Bianca e Golfo Aranci.
On the train
- 4 Orroli railway station. The station, located along the "Mandas-Arbatax" line, is active only in the summer for tourist services related to Little Green Train.
By bus
Orroli can be reached by bus from Cagliari via the ARST line 9109, or from Nuoro through the ARST line 9138.
How to get around
What see
Nuraghe Arrubiu
Archaeological sites
- 1 Nuraghe Arrubiu, Location Su Pranu, ☎ 39 0782 847269, 39 329 7867983.
Adults: € 5.00; children aged 6 to 17: € 3.00. 
From 9:30 until sunset. Nuragic complex of the second millennium BC
Adults: € 5.00; children aged 6 to 17: € 3.00. 
From 9:30 until sunset. Museums
- 2 House of the Nuraghe Arrubiu, Via Roma (It is located inside an old manor house), ☎ 39 0782 847269, 39 329 7867983. The museum tells the story of a territory inhabited from the 4th millennium BC: the Arrubiu was the stronghold, around which satellite nuraghi gravitated. Here are exhibited finds and relics from the Middle Neolithic to the High Middle Ages.
- 3 Omu Axiu, Via Roma 46, ☎ 39 0782 845023. 3,00 €. House museum
Churches
- the church of San Vincenzo Martire
- 4 Parish Church of San Vincenzo Martire.
- Church of San Vincenzo Ferreri.
- 5 Church of San Nicola.
- 6 Church of Santa Caterina. Country church of the '500.
Natural areas
- 7 Park on Motti (It is located in the upper part of Orroli). Enclosed by a natural basaltic amphitheater, it is rich in oak groves and characterized by erratic boulders in which domus de janas are excavated. Covered mainly by holm oaks and downy oaks, many of which are centuries old, the park area is characterized by large erratic boulders of compact and porous basalt of obvious volcanic nature. The park develops along a slope in which there are valleys which are framed by luxuriant vegetation. From the top of the "Pizziogu" mountain, long rocky overhangs of intense rust color start which, plunging downstream, contribute to making the surrounding landscape evocative. From the top of the same mountain, and from the belvedere along which the environmental path develops, it is possible to admire the entire territory of the park. From the same points above you can look towards Lake Mulargia, and you can reach the mountain ranges of the "Sette Fratelli" in the heart of Sarrabus, Linas Manganai in Guspinese and even the mountains of Gennargentu. The particular morphological characteristics of the territory mean that the "Su Motti" park is suitable for excursions that are not excessively demanding, for anyone who wants to go there, using paths. The park offers the attentive visitor the opportunity to observe not only the numerous historical and archaeological evidence, but also interesting presences of the plant and animal world. The humid microclimate favors the development of a luxuriant and sometimes wild and impenetrable vegetation, especially in the steepest areas of the park. Holm oaks and downy oaks prevail over other typical species of the Mediterranean flora which is particularly rich here due to the presence of phillyrea, strawberry tree, olive and mastic. The butcher's broom, with bright red berries, the asphodel with its abundant spring blooms, the ferula with the typical yellow umbrella-shaped flowers give the area a particularly colorful appearance. The basalt rock walls, typical of the park, especially in the section on Crast'e Abori are, as well as the large boulders, covered with lichens and showy red carpets of Sedum coeruleum. The meadows are home to orchids, daisies, buttercups and, in the less sunny stretches, cyclamen. The fauna is equally interesting and vast. A considerable number of wild boars, foxes, hares, rabbits, weasels, hedgehogs and wild cats live in the park. Among the birds we can include wood pigeons, partridges, quails, blackbirds, thrushes, robins and woodpeckers (including the very rare red woodpecker) and the royal crow. To represent the diurnal birds of prey we find the peregrine falcon and the buzzard, while the barn owl and the owl dominate uncontested at night. In the park there are two nuragic monuments: the "Is Allonis" nuraghe and the "Su Motti" nuraghe. The first, built on a plateau dominated by an imposing and suggestive rocky wall called "Sa Corona Arrubia" is inserted in an environment characterized mainly by the Mediterranean scrub, is largely affected by collapses. The size of the latter suggest a cyclopean construction, more specifically a polylobed monument. Nuraghe Su Motti From the nuraghe you can hardly see the external and internal perimeter of a circular tower and some sections of the courtyard. The nuraghe is surrounded by many Neolithic tombs. The "Su Motti" nuraghe is the only one in the area built with a corridor plan combined with a courtyard, all protected by a rampart. At its feet there is a small pre-nuragic village. A luxuriant vegetation, mainly downy oak and holm oak, and a particular morphology of the territory, characterized by the presence of suggestive basaltic boulders and Neolithic tombs frame the nuraghe.
Events and parties
What to do
- 1 Mulargia lake (Shared with the municipalities of Goni, Nurri is Siurgus Donigala). Here it is possible to practice rowing.
Shopping
- 1 Kentos, Via Mandas 2, ☎ 39 0782 847404, 39 340 9484643, @[email protected]. Production and sale of bread and local products.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 From Pieretto, Via Demuro 7, ☎ 39 346 3277153. Trattoria bar pizzeria.
- 2 The Mediterranean, Via Roma, ☎ 39 347 5444644. Mon-Sun 10: 00-22: 30. Restaurant.
Where stay
Moderate prices
- 1 Su Nuraxi, Vico Amsicora 6, ☎ 39 0782 847343, 39 340 3694677, 39 348 8643466, @[email protected]. B&B.
- 2 Domus Birdi, Viale Murgia 9, ☎ 39 0782 847480, 39 348 8938892, 39 333 8495642, fax: 39 0782 847480, @[email protected]. B&B.
- 3 Sa Caserma Eccia, Via Umberto I 1, ☎ 39 340 4197242. B&B.
- 4 [link previously not working]Sa Pardina, Via Eleonora d'Arborea 41, ☎ 39 328 3013942, @[email protected]. B&B.
- 5 Antas, Vico II Mazzini 4, ☎ 39 328 8750751, 39 349 8323381, @[email protected]. B&B.
Average prices
- 6 Omu Axiu, Via Roma 46, ☎ 39 0782 845023. Hotel restaurant.
- 7 Pamela Mereu, Caduti Square 10, ☎ 39 0782 847793.
- 8 Ancient Village Sheepfolds, Location Taccu, ☎ 39 345 7183424, 39 393 9747056, @[email protected]. Hotel restaurant.
- 9 Castellinaria, Location Perdu Accraxiu, ☎ 39 0782 847604, 39 338 2423257, @[email protected]. Check in: 15:00-24:00, check-out: 7:30-10:00. Hotel restaurant.
- 10 Sa Sienda, Location Su Pranu, ☎ 39 328 9372510. Farmhouse.
- 11 Minda starts, Provincial road 10 Orroli-Escalaplano, ☎ 39 324 8752909, 39 320 6437626. Farmhouse.
Safety
Useful numbers
- 5 Carabinieri, Via Cesare Battisti at the corner with Via Mandas, ☎ 39 0782 847022.
- 6 Asl 8, Via Gardens of Childhood, ☎ 39 0782 847634, fax: 39 0782 847634. Mon, Wed and Fri 7: 30-14: 00; Tue 7: 30-18: 00; Thu 7: 30-19: 30. Outpatient clinic. Present cardiology, neurology, dentistry.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 7 Post Office, Via Cesare Battisti 21, ☎ 39 0782 847004, fax: 39 0782 847004. Mon-Fri 8: 20-13: 45; Sat 8: 20-12: 45.
Around
Su Nuraxi archaeological area - Barumini
Las Plassas Castle
Menhir in the Pranu Muttedu complex
- 8 Archeological area Su Nuraxi, to Barumini. Largest nuragic village in the world, World Heritage UNESCO since 1997.
- 9 Pranu Muttedu archaeological complex
- 10 Plateau of the Giara
- 11 Sardinia in Miniature, to Tuili. Theme park.
- 12 Las Plassas Castle, to Las Plassas. Medieval castle from the 12th century.
