Discover Ovodda, a charming Italian municipality nestled in the province of Nuoro, within the breathtaking region of Sardinia. With a population of 1610 residents, Ovodda is located at the foothills of Mount Orohòle, amidst the Gennargentu mountain range. Bordering towns such as Gavoi, Fonni, and Desulo, Ovodda is part of the Barbagia di Ollolai region and the Taloro Mountain Watershed (BIM).
The name Ovodda has ancient origins, with evidence of habitation dating back to pre-Nuragic and Nuragic times. Throughout the Middle Ages, it was a territory under the jurisdiction of Arborea before becoming a feudal estate under Aragonese rule. Today, Ovodda boasts numerous religious landmarks like the parish church of San Giorgio and the small church in Villaggio Taloro.
- Explore Ovodda’s renowned pre-Nuragic and Nuragic monuments such as the menhirs at “Predas Fittas” and Domosnovas.
- The local dialect spoken in Ovodda is Nuorese Barbaricino.
- The community actively participates in cultural events like the unique carnival celebrations that are unlike any other.
In terms of agriculture, Ovodda excels in cultivating vegetables, olives, vines, fruit trees, and various livestock species. The local industry encompasses agri-food companies, cork processing facilities, granite quarries, and electricity production. Typical products from Ovodda include “pane ‘e fressa” bread and traditional sweets like fruttinas and pastinas.
For outdoor enthusiasts, Ovodda offers hiking trails on foot or horseback and mountain biking routes through scenic wooded landscapes with stunning viewpoints. These paths lead to artificial lakes like Cucchinadorza and Gusana or towards mountain peaks such as Orohòle and Mihinàri within the Gennargentu National Park.
