Altitude: 675 m. above sea level
Population: 276

The town of Osidda is situated on the hills which overlook the Tirso, the largest river in Sardinia. It lies in countryside which is characterised by woods prevalently made up of cork oaks and Mediterranean scrub, which abounds in strawberry and myrtle bushes, heather, lentisk, holly, juniper trees and different varieties of broom. The area provides the perfect habitat for moufflon, wild boar, fallow deer, foxes and hares. On the granite peaks on the mountains nature lovers can admire a great variety of bird-life, including rare birds of prey, such as golden eagles and the eagle of Borrelli.
The town centre is characterised by old houses with exposed granite facades.
Some of these buildings have been renovated and restored and today offer visitors splendid accommodation in an environment steeped in local traditions. The guesthouses are tastefully furnished with great attention paid to detail and are run by young owners specialised in offering visitors a quality service and an insight into the real Sardinia.

Osidda is a pastoral town with a long tradition of sheep farming and the animals can be seen grazing among the splendid cork-oak trees which rise up from the granite plateau. The local handicraft is also very important for the town's economy, in particular rugs and wooden objects, as well as the production of pane carasatu (wafer-thin, speciality bread), typical sweets and cheeses.

The area also boasts over fifteen Nuraghi and several places of great archaeological interest, among which the villages of Seris and, above all, "Romanzesu". The Nuragic village of "Romanzesu" stands on the vast plateau, immersed in an enchanting environment characterised by woods and rock masses. A series of archaeological digs carried out over a large area (about seven hectares) has brought to light about ten huts and five monumental structures, all built in local granite. Similarly to other settlements, the village was built in different phases; the circular Nuragic hut dates back to the XVI century BC., but the settlement was later developed with the addition of other structures from the XIII century BC., including a well-temple and two small, regular temples.

The area is also noted for its local gastronomic specialities, especially bread and sweets. Among the many delicious dishes to sample, visitors must try:

• sos maccarrones de erittu (long, delicious hand-made maccheroni)
  
• sos zizzoneddos (speciality pasta served with a lamb ragù sauce)
  
• erveche chin patata (boiled lamb with potatoes)
  
• su porcheddu, s'anzone e su vitellu arrustu (roast piglet, lamb and veal)