Useful information

Useful information

A useful information about Tortolì is certainly an indication to get there: Coming from the sea or by air, port and airport will welcome you, while coming by car from Nuoro (which is exactly 78 kilometers) just along the road Nuoro-Lanisei for about 70 km and turn left Villagrande Strisaili. However Tortolì is reported because of the many services it offers.

The religious patron of the town is Sant 'Andrea Apostolo, and the party in his honor is celebrated annually on 30 November, in honor of his death in Patras in the year 60 AD.

In Cape Bellavista is a second church dedicated to St. Lussorio this time.

During the celebrations of the festival here, held the ceremony "Simbidu" which would be a kind of auction where the bidder can drive an ox-cart bearing the statue of the saint.

Other historical curiosities are linked to particular laws and contests emanating years ago in this small country: for example in 1851 is set up a reward to anyone who kills sparrows, even in 1869 the population is obliged and paid to kill locusts.

Ports, Airports and Transport

We already mentioned that Tortolì is located geographically in a prominent position in trade from Sardinia to the rest of the Italian peninsula and in general to the whole European Community.

Airport which is named after the port village of Arbatax country and both were born in the 60s of last century, mainly for want of Arbatax mill, now closed.

The airport complex is then passed into the hands of the Sardinia region.

Both have crowds peak in summer even if they are functioning throughout the year. The runway is 1500 meters and ensures security and functionality for small to medium sized aircraft. The main routes are those with Rome and Milan in Italy, while many charter flights arrive abroad, especially from Germany.

Upon landing, the view is beautiful because you are just a few meters from the sea and a beautiful beach Tortolì.

There is also a control tower and is conveniently connected with the rest of the city.

As for the port of the main sea routes are those with the nearby Genoa and Rome Civitavecchia.

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