Introduction
Oristano with its Sa Sartiglia and Sinis with the ruins of Tharros celebrate vernaccia wine and bottarga di muggine.
The area boasts 3 protected-designation products and 3 dishes of the local tradition.
Upcoming Events & Festivals
Here are the upcoming events in Oristano e Sinis:
Recurring Events
These events take place every year in Oristano e Sinis:
Sa Sartiglia
Domenica e Martedì GrassoOristano
Giostra equestre con cavalieri mascherati che infilzano una stella.
Corsa degli Scalzi
Prima domenica di settembreCabras
Curridores scalzi portano il simulacro di San Salvatore per 7 km.
Sagra della Bottarga
SettembreCabras
Celebrazione della bottarga di muggine dello stagno di Cabras.
PDO, PGI and local products
The protected-designation products of Oristano e Sinis represent the excellence of the area:
A unique oxidative wine in Italy, aged in solera barrels like Sherry.
Bottarga made from mullet from the Cabras lagoon, the most prized in Sardinia.
Stretched-curd cheese made from cow's milk, unique to Sardinian pastoral tradition.
What to eat in Oristano e Sinis
Spaghetti with grated bottarga, garlic and oil, an iconic dish of the Sinis.
A unique pasta shaped like an interwoven earring, from Morgongiori.
Sea catfish with walnut sauce and vinegar, a specialty of Cabras.
Traditions & Culture
An equestrian joust during Oristano's Carnival: masked riders must spear a star.
Runners race barefoot for 7 km carrying the effigy of San Salvatore.
Nature Parks & Protected Areas
Crystal-clear waters with the quartz beach of Is Arutas and the ruins of Tharros.
Historical Figures
She governed the Giudicato d'Arborea with Oristano as its capital, and promulgated the Carta de Logu in 1392.
Local Communities
The festivals and events in Oristano e Sinis are organized by Pro Loco associations and local groups that safeguard the area's traditions:
Curiosities
“The Giants of Mont'e Prama (9th-8th century BC) are the oldest free-standing statues in the Mediterranean.”
“The beach of Is Arutas in the Sinis is made of quartz grains instead of sand.”
“Vernaccia di Oristano is Italy's only oxidative wine, aged in solera barrels like Sherry.”
“Sa Sartiglia is one of Europe's most spectacular equestrian jousts, with masked riders in full disguise.”
Frequently Asked Questions
1Which PDO and PGI products are found in Oristano and Sinis?expand_more
In Oristano and Sinis you'll find 3 protected designation products, including: Vernaccia di Oristano (DOC), Bottarga di Cabras (PAT), Casizolu del Montiferru (Slow Food Presidium).
2What should I eat in Oristano and Sinis?expand_more
Typical dishes of Oristano and Sinis include: Spaghetti alla bottarga, Lorighittas, Burrida di Cabras. Each of these dishes tells the gastronomic story of the region.
3What are the most famous festivals in Oristano and Sinis?expand_more
Among the most important festivals and events in Oristano and Sinis: Sa Sartiglia (Oristano, Carnival Sunday and Tuesday); Corsa degli Scalzi (Cabras, First Sunday of September); Bottarga Festival (Cabras, September).
4What natural parks are there in Oristano and Sinis?expand_more
Protected natural areas in Oristano and Sinis include: Penisola del Sinis - Isola di Mal di Ventre Marine Protected Area (Marine Area).
5Who organizes the festivals in Oristano and Sinis?expand_more
Festivals in Oristano and Sinis are organized by local communities such as Fondazione Sa Sartiglia and Pro Loco Cabras. These local associations are the guardians of the region's gastronomic traditions.