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Desulo

Sardinia, Italy · Europe

About Desulo

Desulo is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Tonara, 40km from Su Nuraxi di Barumini.

Desulo is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 2,460, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Desulo 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 Desulo to your route.

About Desulo

Desulo (Sardinian: Dèsulu) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 90 kilometres (56 mi) north of Cagliari and about 35 kilometres (22 mi) south of Nuoro. It has 1,995 inhabitants. Desulo borders the municipalities of Aritzo,

Read more Arzana, Belvì, Fonni, Ovodda, Tiana, Tonara, and Villagrande Strisaili.

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Desulo offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is Desulo located?

Desulo is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.0146 latitude, 9.2306 longitude.

What is the population of Desulo?

Desulo has a population of approximately 2,460 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,460
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.0146, 9.2306

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 Desulo

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.

24 km · about 25 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.

38 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Cala Mariolu

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

39 km · about 45 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.

40 km · about 45 min drive

beach

Cala Luna

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

41 km · about 45 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.

45 km · about 50 min drive

Driving roads near Desulo

  • 45 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 Desulo.

Tonara

🇮🇹 Italy

5 km awayPop. 2,038

Aritzo

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 1,321

Belvì

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 664

Tiana

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 521

Ovodda

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 1,627

Sorgono

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 1,676

Fonni

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 4,002

Gadoni

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 877

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