Ossi is a town of about 2,000 inhabitants very close to Sassari (8 km), easy to reach. It is located 25 km from the nearest sea, Platamona, and from the very long sandy coast of the Gulf of Sardinia, perhaps 20 km of shoreline. It is not the calm, crystal-clear sea of Stintino and Alghero: the water is often stirred and brings seaweed (the healthy kind, though), beautiful stones of various colors and shells. The sand is clean, but the facilities offering services are not all in good condition; some historic structures are reduced to ruins despite attempts to restore them. However, Platamona is the sea of Sassari and offers low-cost beaches and easy travel. Ossi lives, like the other towns near the city, partly as a dormitory for those who do not want to spend much on housing in the provincial capital and partly as a gateway to an inland area that offers many places to visit, from domus de janas to various nuraghi and numerous Romanesque churches such as the Basilica of Saccargia, a small gem. The historic center is small and unfortunately not easy to access, because from there steep little streets begin that are no longer the true living center of the town. However, the ethnographic museum in the small and beautiful Palazzo Del Barone, now restored, is worth a visit. The outskirts are more populated and many businesses have moved so they can be reached easily by car. We spent a magnificent evening in Piazza Sardegna for the “A manu tenta” (“take it easy”) festival, which each year presents Sardinian folklore alongside that of many countries around the world. Restaurants and pizzerias are present and of good quality; bars are abundant. The B&B Le Due Isole is two hundred meters from the square, has a small parking lot thirty meters away, but it is always possible to park fairly close. There are two or three quality supermarkets (especially MD and Coop) within easy reach. The B&B is a real surprise: Maria and Andrea are delightful people (she Sardinian from Ossi, he Sicilian from Syracuse) who offer a top-level stay: bedroom, living-room kitchen with a breathtaking view of the valley, perfect large bathroom with window, well-stocked fridge, two TVs, washing machine. Every morning they leave croissants and fresh bread, and the offer includes juices, yogurts, jams and everything needed for a good breakfast that varies according to your needs. And then… with them you feel at home, everything spotless and tidy. In the bathroom you will find a bathrobe and slippers, towels galore and much more that I will not list. In short, truly delightful hosts who want you to feel good, period. You will discover other advantages by booking (no deposit required, payment on arrival). But I guarantee everything is top-notch. Thank you Maria and Andrea, we will come back!
stayed from 08/14/2026 to 08/20/2026
The answer from the host:
Carissimi Ennio e Rosalba, grazie per la vostra recensione.
Vi aspettiamo, alla prossima!
Un abbraccio Maria e Andrea 😀