Hotels Oristano, Guesthouses Oristano and Residences Oristano

Oristano, a provincial capital of Sardinia, overlooks the homonymous gulf situated on the western coast of the island, just in the heart of the Campidano plain. Scattered with compelling beaches, lush pinewood forests and fertile tablelands and plains, both Oristano and the surrounding area feature fascinating landscapes and lush natural oases. Oristano's beautiful old town, which gathers sumptuous Gothic and Baroque buildings, is embellished by lush palm trees and scented jasmines and wisteria.

During summer, its compelling beaches and crystal-clear, beguiling sea attract large numbers of visitors from all over the world. Besides alluring natural settings, Oristano also features state-of-the-art services and facilities, glamorous clubs and a remarkably wide array of accommodation options raging from luxury 4-star hotels overlooking the sea to comfortable 3-star guesthouses which perfectly suit the needs of families with children. Not to be missed are intimate bed and breakfasts, the budget hotels of the city centre and welcoming inns situated near the beach.

Oristano's cosy old town gathers plenty of interesting sights, churches, palaces and museums. Apart from spending whole days on the beach, guests will have the possibility to visit the city centre and its main monuments and buildings.
The tour of the city could start from the visit of the remains of the defensive walls which were erected in 1291. Porta Manna, also known as Tower of St. Cristoforo, in Piazza Roma once formed part of Oristano's fortifications. The nearby thirtheenth-century Church of St. Francesco, which was restored in the last century, cherishes an outstanding crucifix dating back to 1350 and a famous XVI-century sculpture by Nino Pisano. Further precious fourtheenth-century statues are cherished by the Byzantine Duomo, which was later rebuilt in the Romanesque style, which together with the Bishop's Palace and the Seminary forms an outstanding architectural complex.
Those interested in the ancient history of Oristano can visit the Antiqvarivm Arborense, which is hosted inside the two-storey seventeenth-century Palazzo Parpaglia, situated just in the heart of Piazza Corrias, and has Neolithic, nuraghic, Punic and Roman artifacts. The main avenues of the city are flanked by further sumptuous palaces, while the beautiful squares of the city centre are embellished by small churches surrounded by lush gardens, palm trees and scented flowers which give visitors the possibility to enjoy shade during the hottest summer days.