Discover Osini: Nuraghi, Gorge and Historic Paths
Accommodation in Osini
Osini combines a striking landscape with historic sites. The Taccu di Osini Archaeological and Nature Park is located on the Taccu di Osini, a distinctive natural fortress with steep limestone walls. As a natural fortress, the steep limestone walls shape the landscape around Osini.
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Landscape Between Gorge and Limestone
In the immediate vicinity of Osini are the Grutta Orròli cave and the mountains Monte Chidoi, Bruncu sa Brecca and Punta Gaddine. The paved road that crosses the Scala di San Giorgio gorge from Osini makes it easy to visit. The Grutta Orròli cave and the mountains Monte Chidoi, Bruncu sa Brecca and Punta Gaddine add further specific destinations to the surrounding landscape. The paved road is the direct access from Osini for visiting the gorge.
Nuraghi and Archaeological Sites
The historic site of Nuraghe Coccu is in the immediate vicinity of Osini. The historic site of Nuraghe Perdu Isu and the ancient site of Nurasolu are also in the surrounding area. The historic site of Nuraghe Serbissi is in the immediate vicinity of Osini. Nuraghe Serbissi is a three-lobed nuraghe on the Su Taccu limestone spur. It has a multi-storey mastio surrounded by a bastion with three towers.
To access Nuraghe Serbissi, the final 200 metres are covered on foot. The last 200 metres should be planned as a separate walking section. The visit includes an information point at the Scala di San Giorgio and guided tours.
Osini Vecchio and Traces of the 20th Century
A walk through Osini Vecchio passes ruined stone houses and old courtyards. The old Osini railway station is built from local stone and preserves inscriptions from the early 20th century. This historic setting is complemented by the church dedicated to Saint Susanna: it dates from the 16th century and was restored in 2004. The inscriptions at the station date from the early 20th century, while the church dates from the 16th century and was restored in 2004.
Panoramic Trail and Pilgrimage Route
The railway line, which has been disused since 1956, is now a panoramic trail that can be used on foot, by bicycle and on horseback. Since 2008, the Cammino di San Giorgio Vescovo has been a tourist and religious pilgrimage route representing the saint’s evangelisation journey. For your travel planning, the possible focuses therefore differ clearly: the panoramic trail combines the former railway line with outdoor activity, while the Cammino di San Giorgio Vescovo follows a religious and tourist walking tradition. Its former use as a railway line and its current use as a panoramic trail belong to the same route.
Other Places to Include in Your Plans
If you would like to plan your trip beyond Osini, you can also discover Triei, Tortoli, Villanova Strisaili, Jerzu, Urzulei, Ilbono, Girasole and Ulassai.
For the broader travel overview: Ogliastra.
