The Orange Flag town of Oliena is situated on the west of the island and region of Sardinia. This scenic settlement stretches across a wide plain dotted with majestic mountains, vineyards and olive groves.
Stay at a lovely villa rental in Dorgali, located only twenty kilometres from Oliena where you can relax and unwind in peaceful surroundings.
Oliena has strong historical ties to the ancient Nuragic civilisation that once dominated Sardinia. Tourists would thoroughly enjoy a trail around the wider area of Oliena where a vast collection of unusual rock formations called nuraghes still stand.
Stay at a lovely villa rental in Dorgali, located only twenty kilometres from Oliena where you can relax and unwind in peaceful surroundings.
Oliena has strong historical ties to the ancient Nuragic civilisation that once dominated Sardinia. Tourists would thoroughly enjoy a trail around the wider area of Oliena where a vast collection of unusual rock formations called nuraghes still stand.
These were built by these people, possibly for the purpose of supervision of movements in the land, places of worship, dwelling or perhaps a combination of all three. Hundreds of these nuraghes can be admired all over the island.
See the nearby Nuraghe Biriai overlooking the Cedrino Valley, the Nuraghe Luduruju and the Nuraghe otha’he and learn more about these fascinating monuments in our article about the famous Su Nuraxi di Barumini in Sardinia!
Those with a love for the outdoors would thoroughly enjoy a day spent visiting the town of Oliena and the natural excursions awaiting them in the surrounding area. Climb the nearby mountains and gaze over the splendid views of land and sea; bathe in cool steams and cycle along quite meandering country roads. Back in the town, why not sit down to a splendid picnic lunch of local breads, cheeses and cold meat cuts.
See the nearby Nuraghe Biriai overlooking the Cedrino Valley, the Nuraghe Luduruju and the Nuraghe otha’he and learn more about these fascinating monuments in our article about the famous Su Nuraxi di Barumini in Sardinia!
Those with a love for the outdoors would thoroughly enjoy a day spent visiting the town of Oliena and the natural excursions awaiting them in the surrounding area. Climb the nearby mountains and gaze over the splendid views of land and sea; bathe in cool steams and cycle along quite meandering country roads. Back in the town, why not sit down to a splendid picnic lunch of local breads, cheeses and cold meat cuts.
The local Sardinian pecorino cheese is regarded as one of the finest in all of Italy! This hard pungent cheese is made from sheep’s milk and goes particularly well with a spicy relish and crusty bread.
If you’re passing through the area in the month of February, you can catch the lively carnival that takes place in Oliena. At this enchanting festival you will get an opportunity to learn about the famous bandit from Oliena called Giovanni Corbeddu Salis. Born I 1844, he was nicknamed ‘The Robin Hood of Sardinia’.
So what are you waiting for? Include a magical visit to Oliena on your next thrilling holiday to Italy and the island of Sardinia!
If you’re passing through the area in the month of February, you can catch the lively carnival that takes place in Oliena. At this enchanting festival you will get an opportunity to learn about the famous bandit from Oliena called Giovanni Corbeddu Salis. Born I 1844, he was nicknamed ‘The Robin Hood of Sardinia’.
So what are you waiting for? Include a magical visit to Oliena on your next thrilling holiday to Italy and the island of Sardinia!
Photo credits
picture 2: Rafael Brix / CC BY-SA 3.0;
picture 2: Rafael Brix / CC BY-SA 3.0;