Sarcidano
The Sarcidano is a plateau in the center of Sardinia . It lies between the Campidano , the Marmilla and the Barbagia . The largest places are Laconi in the north, Escalaplano in the east and Isili in the south. In the region lie the large dams Lago del Flumendosa , Lago del Mulargia and the smaller Riu San Sebastiano. The Giara di Gesturi is located in the west, on the border with the Marmilla.
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In Sarcidano there are numerous archaeological sites, such as the fountain sanctuary Santa Vittoria and the nuraghi ( Arrubiu and Is Paras ). In Nurri and Orroli, millstones are made from local basalt .
The Sarcidano station is on the narrow gauge - railway Isili-Sorgono . It is approached by Trenino Verde in the summer months .
The semi-wild Sarcidano horses on the Altopiano del Sarcidano in the province of Oristano belong to the 15 indigenous horse "breeds of limited distribution" recognized by the AIA .