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.
12 km · about 20 min drive
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Galtellì
Sardinia, Italy · Europe
About Galtellì
Galtellì works well as a base: 10 minutes from Onifai, 12km from Gulf of Orosei Coast Road.
Galtellì is in Sardinia, Italy, with about 2,300 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Onifai, about 4 km away.
Galtellì (Italian: [ɡaltelˈli]; Sardinian: Garteddi) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 140 kilometres (87 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 25 kilometres (16 mi) northeast of Nuoro. It has 2,377 inhabitants.
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historic episcopal see, in the current diocese of Nuoro, in the territory of the ancient sentence of Gallura and, in particular, in the territory of the Baronie.
Galtellì has one of the better-preserved historic centres in Sardinia. It has numerous churches, and the cathedral of Saint Peter houses a cycle of Romanesque frescoes.
Galtellì borders the municipalities of Dorgali, Irgoli, Loculi, Lula, Onifai, and Orosei.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Galtellì?
Within an hour or so of Galtellì: Gulf of Orosei Coast Road (12 km), Cala Luna (18 km), Cala Mariolu (24 km), Orgosolo (30 km).
Are there any good drives near Galtellì?
The nearest famous roads are Gulf of Orosei Coast Road.
Where is Galtellì?
Galtellì is in Sardinia, Italy, about 4 km from Onifai.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 2,266
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Sardinia
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 40.3845, 9.6124
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Galtellì
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Cala Luna
A breathtaking crescent-shaped beach on Sardinia's eastern coast framed by dramatic limestone cliffs and sea caves.
18 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.
24 km · about 30 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.
30 km · about 35 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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near Galtellì
- Right hereGulf 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
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