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Aritzo

Sardinia, Italy · Europe

About Aritzo

Aritzo sits on the route: 10 minutes from Gadoni, 33km from Su Nuraxi di Barumini.

Aritzo is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 1,321, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Aritzo 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 Aritzo to your route.

About Aritzo

Aritzo (Sardinian: Arìtzo) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) north of Cagliari and about 40 kilometres (25 mi) southwest of Nuoro. It has 1,272 inhabitants. Aritzo borders the municipalities of Arzana,

Read more Belvì, Desulo, Gadoni, Laconi, Meana Sardo, and Seulo.

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Where is Aritzo located?

Aritzo is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 39.9590 latitude, 9.1927 longitude.

What is the population of Aritzo?

Aritzo has a population of approximately 1,321 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,321
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
39.9590, 9.1927

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 Aritzo

6 notable places within an hour's 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.

31 km · about 35 min drive

ancient ruins

Su Nuraxi di Barumini

The greatest of Sardinia's Bronze Age nuraghe towers, a UNESCO labyrinth of stone older than Rome.

33 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Cala Goloritzé

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

43 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Cala Mariolu

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

45 km · about 50 min drive

beach

Cala Luna

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

47 km · about 55 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.

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Aritzo

  • 51 kmGulf of Orosei Coast RoadA spectacular cliff road on Sardinia's east coast linking Dorgali, Cala Gonone and the wild gulf coves.
  • 70 kmBosaA pastel riverside town climbing to a castle, one of Sardinia's prettiest, on a scenic coast road.

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

Other places to explore near Aritzo.

Belvì

🇮🇹 Italy

1 km awayPop. 664

Gadoni

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 877

Desulo

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 2,460

Tonara

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 2,038

Meana Sardo

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 1,813

Atzara

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 1,196

Seulo

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 871

Sorgono

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 1,676

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