Tirso River

Tirso River Tirso River, near Oristano, Sardinia, Italy.

Tirso River, river in central Sardinia, Italy, the chief stream of that island. It rises on a plateau near Buddusò and flows about 90 miles (150 km) southwest through Lake Omodeo and across the marshy plain of Oristano to enter the Gulf of Oristano. It is used for hydropower and irrigation.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Amy Tikkanen.
Citation Information
Article Title: Tirso River
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 09 June 2011
Access Date: April 29, 2025