The Omodeo lake, the biggest basin in the Barigadu

The Omodeo lake, set between Barigadu and Montiferru, is the biggest catch basin in Italy and one of the largest in Europe. Thanks to the heavy rains of the last two years it has regained its old vitality: only during the periods of height dryness, as in summer 2003, it is possible to see some of the archaeological remains and even a petrified forest, which developed 30 millions years ago (currently they are submerged by the potting water).

It gives hospitality to many species of birds. The most part of its surface is in Barigadu, the region where, along the devious route of the Taloro river, you will find the Benzone lake as well, a catch basin set in one of the most beautiful areas of the inner part of Sardinia.