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Arbatax-Tortoli

Eastern coast of Sardinia offers boundless sea, secluded beaches, romantic bays and bloody red rocks. Arbatax and Tortoli are two charming coastal towns, which accept visitors from all countries over the world in this part of Sardinia.

Arbatax’ heart is its square, like any ancient city’s is. Square of Arbatax bears name Scogli Rossi. On this quare from1992 takes place festival Rocce Rosse Blues. Such world stars as David Bowie, Goran Bregović, Lou Reed, Wilson Pickett always participate in the fest. There are beautiful and authentic cathedrals in Artabax, like Church of Virgin Mary and Church of Stella Maris.

Artabax is  a port city, maritime gateway of Sardinia. It could serve as starting point both for joyful yacht trip and grand tour.

Tortoli is protected by Gennargentu mountains. Local climate is mild, mountains make a reliable shield against wind. That’s why people lived here from the most ancient periods of prehistory.

Basic facts

PROVINCE OF Ogliastra
GEOGRAPHIC LOCATION Eastern coast of Sardinia, 135 km from Cagliari
NUMBER OF INHABITANTS 11 000 people

Public holidays and popular events

  • May

    Holiday of Saint Lucia

  • July, second week

    Holiday of Madonna Stella Maris, patroness of the city of Arbatax and the sea. There will be a crowded funfair, excellent street food, processions with Madonna and fireworks

  • September

    Holiday of San Salvatore. From Friday to Sunday will take place festal divine services, evenings of folklore music, dances with Sardinia accordion players, musical performances of local bands

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Beaches

  • Basaùra, Cea
  • Lido di Orrì
  • Bays of Orosei gulf: Cala Goloritzè
  • Cala Mariolu
  • Cala Biriola
  • Cala Sisine
  • Cala Luna
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