Oristano Travel Guide
Everything you need to plan your trip to the city in Sardinia
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Latest page update: 14 May 2025
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By: Dion Protani
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The city of Oristano is the capital city of the Province of Oristano with a population of 31,709 inhabitants.
Standing at an elevation of 10 metres above sea level, it covers a total area of 85 km² and lies 98 kilometres north west of Cagliari, the regional capital of Sardinia. Situated just a few kilometres inland of Sardinia's western coast, Oristano is home to one of the island's most colourful events: the Sa Sartiglia, a mixture of jousting and horseback acrobatics. |
Province: Oristano
Region: Sardinia Population: 30,273 (in 2024 - source) Size: 85 km² Elevation: 10 metres Highlights: Torre Mariano II, Cathedral, Antiquarium Arborense Water quality: Blue Flag Beach 2024 - 2025 Close by: Sinis Peninsula, Tharros, Nuraghe Losa, Bosa, Putzu Idu |
Public transport: Central train station, local buses
By train: Cagliari - 1 hour 22 minutes, Sassari - 2 hours 26 minutes |
By car: Nuoro - 59 minutes (87 km), Cagliari - 1 hour 3 mins (93 km)
Fly to: Cagliari Elmas Airport - 1 hour by car (88 km) |
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