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Carloforte

Sardinia, Italy · Europe

About Carloforte

Carloforte is worth a stop: 15 minutes from Calasetta, 52km from Costa del Sud Panoramic Road (SP71).

Carloforte is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 5,560, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Carloforte 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 Carloforte to your route.

About Carloforte

San Pietro Island (Italian: Isola di San Pietro, Ligurian Tabarchino: Uiza de San Pé, Sardinian: Isula 'e Sàntu Pèdru) is an island approximately seven kilometres (four nautical miles) off the South western Coast of Sardinia, Italy, facing the Sulcis peninsula. With an area of 51 square kilometres (19+3⁄4 sq mi) it is

Read more the sixth-largest island of Italy by area. The approximately 6,000 inhabitants are mostly concentrated in the fishing town of Carloforte, the only comune in the island. It is included in the province of South Sardinia. It is named after Saint Peter. The island is connected by regular ferry service to Portovesme and Calasetta.

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Where is Carloforte located?

Carloforte is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 39.1408 latitude, 8.3039 longitude.

What is the population of Carloforte?

Carloforte has a population of approximately 5,560 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
5,560
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
39.1408, 8.3039

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 Carloforte

2 notable places within an hour's drive.

landmark

Porto Flavia

Mine gallery that punches out of a 50-metre sea cliff at Masua, engineered in 1924 to load zinc ore directly onto ships below: facing the 133-m Pan di Zucchero sea stack. Guided tours walk the tunnel to the cliff-face balcony.

24 km · about 25 min drive

coastal drive

Costa del Sud Panoramic Road (SP71)

Sardinia's answer to the Amalfi Coast: a 25 km panoramic road between Chia and Teulada skimming turquoise coves, Saracen watchtowers and granite headlands on the island's wild southern shore.

52 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Carloforte

  • 52 kmCosta del Sud Panoramic Road (SP71)Sardinia's answer to the Amalfi Coast: a 25 km panoramic road between Chia and Teulada skimming turquoise coves, Saracen watchtowers and granite headlands on the island's wild southern shore.

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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