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Arbatax

Sardinia, Italy · Europe

About Arbatax

Arbatax is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Girasole, 39km from Gulf of Orosei Coast Road.

Arbatax is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 2,272, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Arbatax sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Arbatax to your route.

About Arbatax

Arbatax (Italian pronunciation: [arbaˈtaks]; Sardinian: Arbatassa) is the largest hamlet (frazione) of Tortolì, Sardinia, in Italy, with a population of almost 5,000 inhabitants.

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Where is Arbatax located?

Arbatax is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 39.9344 latitude, 9.7056 longitude.

What is the population of Arbatax?

Arbatax has a population of approximately 2,272 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,272
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
39.9344, 9.7056

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from Arbatax

5 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Cala Goloritzé

A remote Sardinian beach accessible only by boat or hiking trail, with a towering limestone pinnacle and crystal-clear water.

19 km · about 20 min drive

beach

Cala Mariolu

A secluded pebble beach on Sardinia's Gulf of Orosei, consistently rated among Italy's most beautiful beaches.

27 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Cala Luna

A breathtaking crescent-shaped beach on Sardinia's eastern coast framed by dramatic limestone cliffs and sea caves.

33 km · about 40 min drive

coastal drive

Gulf of Orosei Coast Road

A spectacular cliff road on Sardinia's east coast linking Dorgali, Cala Gonone and the wild gulf coves.

39 km · about 45 min drive

photogenic

Orgosolo

Barbagia mountain town covered in more than 150 political and social murals painted since 1969, turning shepherd-country lanes into a manifesto in fresco. Pair with a cortes-style lunch of pane frattau in the rugged Supramonte.

42 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Arbatax

  • 39 kmGulf of Orosei Coast RoadA spectacular cliff road on Sardinia's east coast linking Dorgali, Cala Gonone and the wild gulf coves.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

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Girasole

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 651

Tortolì

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4 km awayPop. 7,830

Lotzorai

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 1,715

Santa Maria Navarrese

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 1,569

Baunei

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 2,025

Bari Sardo

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 3,374

Triei

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 960

Loceri

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 1,081

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