Things to Do

Oristano is not a city that overwhelms you with things to see — it rewards slow exploration. The Piazza Roma, the medieval tower, the Antiquarium, and the Sinis Peninsula make for a satisfying two or three days.

Guide

Things to Do

01

Tharros Archaeological Site

Tharros sits on the tip of the Sinis Peninsula, 20 kilometres west of Oristano, on a narrow strip of land between the sea and …

Sight
02

Sa Sartiglia

Sa Sartiglia is Oristano's great festival and one of Italy's most spectacular traditional events. Held on the last Sunday of Carnival and the following …

Sight
03

Antiquarium Arborense

The Antiquarium Arborense is Oristano's main museum, housed in a 19th-century palazzo just off the Piazza Roma. The collection spans the full arc of …

Museum
04

Sinis Peninsula Beaches

The Sinis Peninsula west of Oristano has some of Sardinia's least-developed beaches. Is Arutas is the most famous, named for its quartz sand — …

Sight
05

Torre di Mariano II

The Torre di Mariano II rises 22 metres above the Piazza Roma and has dominated the centre of Oristano since the 13th century. Built …

Sight
06

Stagno di Cabras

The Stagno di Cabras is a large, shallow lagoon just west of the town of Cabras, separated from the sea by a narrow strip …

Sight