About the city
Oristano is a city in Sardinia, capital of its province, located on the central-western coast of the island, near the eponymous gulf, on a fertile plain beside lagoons and wetlands. With just over 31,000 inhabitants, it has a historic centre of medieval origin and is famous for the Sartiglia, a spectacular equestrian race of secular tradition held at carnival. Its coast and wetlands favour water and outdoor sports. Oristano was recognised by ACES Europe as European City of Sport 2019, a title that places it within the broad Italian representation of the ACES network.
Key facts
Oristano is the capital of its province, on the central-western coast of Sardinia, near the eponymous gulf.
It has a medieval historic centre and is famous for the Sartiglia, an equestrian carnival race.
Its coast and wetlands favour water and outdoor sports.
Oristano is European City of Sport 2019, within the broad Italian representation in the ACES network.
ACES Participation
Participation statistics coming soon.