Population: 4,904
Altitude: 620 m. above sea level

This mainly pastoral town is unfortunately more famed for its legendary bandits than for the numerous other things it has to offer. Besides pastoral activity, today the economy is based on tourism and the visitors who come the area for the many, varied excursions it offers, such as to the nearby mountains and the famous 'Supramonte', or highland. Although the town has undergone certain development in recent years, it is still characterised by its steep, narrow streets and rustic, stone houses.

The Murales which decorate the town are particularly interesting since they bear witness to the political and social problems of the area. Besides the old parish church of S. Pietro, visitors can admire the Oratory of S. Croce (XVI century), the churches of S. Antonio Abate (XV century), S. Antonio of Padua (XVI century), S. Nicola and, particularly important to the people of Orgosolo, the church of 'L'Assunta'.

Things to see:

• The Supramonte
  This vast highland, made up of mountain crests and deep valleys, secular woods and barren lands, is one of the most striking and unspoilt environments in Sardinia. The holm oak woods and dense Mediterranean scrub offer refuge to a rich, rare fauna. The mountain peaks are the perfect habitat for eagles, griffin, goshawks and raven, while the slopes are home to moufflon and wild boar.
  
  
  
• The Forest of Montes
  The forest stretches for more than 4,500 hectares, over a partly granite, partly limestone territory. It abounds in holm oak, juniper and strawberry bushes, heather and ferns, and is the perfect habitat for numerous birds of prey and wild animals. It is also the pasture for herds of sheep and goats, as well as pigs, living wild on the slopes.
  
  
  
• Monte Novo S. Giovanni
  This mountain lies within the area embraced by the Forest of Montes and stands at a height of 1,316 m.. It offers a number of fascinating excursions and magnificent panoramas of the surrounding territory. An imposing, limestone tower rises up from the top of the mountain, from which visitors are rewarded with a breathtaking view that sweeps across a large part of central Sardinia.