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Iglesias

Sardinia, Italy · Europe

About Iglesias

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

Iglesias is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 22,659, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Iglesias 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 Iglesias to your route.

About Iglesias

The Giardino Montano Linasia (9,000 m2) is a nature preserve and botanical garden located at 720 meters altitude near Monte Linas in San Benedetto, Iglesias, Province of Carbonia-Iglesias, Sardinia, Italy. Opening days depend on the time of year; an admission fee is charged. The garden was established in 1989 by the

Read more Ente Foreste della Sardegna, and realized in 1992 in collaboration with the Istituto di Botanica dell'Università di Cagliari. It is organized into four major sections as follows: open areas; wooded areas; riparian vegetation; and endemic plant collection. Plants are labeled with scientific names and geographic origins.

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What are the best things to do in Iglesias?

Iglesias 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 Iglesias located?

Iglesias is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 39.3092 latitude, 8.5372 longitude.

What is the population of Iglesias?

Iglesias has a population of approximately 22,659 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
22,659
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
39.3092, 8.5372

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 Iglesias

3 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.

11 km · about 20 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

ancient ruins

Su Nuraxi di Barumini

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

59 km · about 70 min drive

Driving roads near Iglesias

  • 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

Other places to explore near Iglesias.

Gonnesa

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 4,154

Bacu Abis

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 1,673

Villamassargia

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 3,119

Domusnovas

🇮🇹 Italy

10 km awayPop. 6,178

Musei

🇮🇹 Italy

11 km awayPop. 1,285

Cortoghiana

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 2,478

Fluminimaggiore

🇮🇹 Italy

15 km awayPop. 2,812

Buggerru

🇮🇹 Italy

15 km awayPop. 1,037

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