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Tortoli'

Province of Ogliastra, Sardegna (Sardinia, Sardinien), Italy

Locality: Tortoli'- Arbatax is the new province and capital (with Lanusei) of Ogliastra. The city is on the east coast of Sardinia and this area is very different from the rest of the Ogliastra coast, due to the presence of red porphyric cliffs and dolomite rocks. The nature here is a triumph, with great cliffs in the blue sea, Mediterranean plants and scents. Along this coast there are many important beaches and natural grottos, that make this area famous for its rich underwater world. Arbatax is also an important connection with the rest of Italy, with its small airport and an important tourist and commercial harbor. Nowadays Tortoli'-Arbatax is known for its beautiful beaches and natural wonders, associated with traditions and historical areas.

Info: Population: about 9,900 inhabitants -- Zip/postal code: 08048 -- Phone Area Code: 0782

History: Tortoli' - Arbatax has always been a strategic place for merchants and armies. In this part of the east coast, there are many remains of ancient civilizations. During the pre-nuragic period there were different kinds of ancient structures known as "Dolmen" and "Menhirs", in burial areas. In the Nuragic period many Nuraghi were built as forts and towers. This city was under Roman domination, then in the early Middle Ages it was part of the Byzanthine Empire, and for a time under the Mariner Republic of Pisa, to pass finally under Spanish domination, which left many traces in the culture and traditions.

What to see:

  • Torre di Arbatax, is a 13 mt tower built in the 1500's and used as a store.
  • The Domus de Janas, burial caves in the rocks.
  • The Torre di Zaccurru in San Gemiliano, a conic tower, 8.14 mt tall, one of the oldest Ogliastra towers used as a checkpoint for the two landing areas to the north (Portu Frailis), and the south (Orri').
  • Ethnographic museum Sa Contonera, hosted in a 19th century granite building between Tortoli' and Arbatax, preserving traditional tools used in the past.

    • Events:

  • There are many traditional events during the year and usually end on Sundays with fireworks and sardinian ballets.

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