Archive for the 'Moving in the South East Sardinia (Tortoli and Arbatax)'

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

The patron saint of the city is religious Sant 'Andrea Apostle, and the feast in his honor is celebrated every year on November 30, in honor of his dead in Patras in the year 60 AD.

Capo Bellavista is located in a second church dedicated to St. Lussorio this time.

During the celebrations of the festival here, held the ritual "Simbidu" that would be a kind of auction where the highest bidder can drive a bullock cart carrying a statue of the saint.

Other historical sights are linked to particular laws and contests emanating years ago in this small country: for example, set up in 1851 is a premium to those who kill sparrows, even in 1869 the population is required and paid to kill grasshoppers.

We have already said that Tortoli is a geographically important position for trade from Sardinia to the rest of the Italian peninsula and in general to the entire European Community.

Both airport and port are named from the hamlet Arbatax the country and both were born in the 60s of last century, mainly at the behest of Arbatax mill, now closed.

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

Both peaks are crowded in the summer even if they are working 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 arriving abroad, especially from Germany.

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

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

As for the port are the major sea routes with nearby Genoa and Civitavecchia Rome.