Orosei (Sardinia)

Orosei is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro, in the Italian region Sardinia. With a long history and stunning coastal jewels of rare beauty, Orosei is wonderful tourist destination renowned for its gorgeous beaches: from the Gulf of Orosei to Cala Ginepro, from Sas Linnas Sicca to Cala Liberotto all the way to the beautiful and pristine Bidderosa Oasis. The town has a charming center with small alleys and old houses. Among the most interesting landmarks there are the Spanish-style churches, the prisons and the Pisan tower, all of which are a testament of Medieval times. Also the ancient palaces of the agrarian and mercantile bourgeoisie are well worth a visit. In May the town celebrates Sant'Isidoro and Santa Maria 'e Mare with characteristic processions. In the festivals the flavours of the sea stand out in an exceptional dessert: the seadas sprinkled with golden strawberry-tree honey.