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Lanusei

Sardinia, Italy · Europe

About Lanusei

Lanusei is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Arzana, 45km from Gulf of Orosei Coast Road.

Lanusei is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 4,935, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Lanusei 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 Lanusei to your route.

About Lanusei

Lanusei (Italian: [lanuˈzɛi] ; Sardinian: Lanusèi) is a town and comune (municipality) which along with Tortolì is a co-capital of the Province of Ogliastra in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) southwest of

Read more Tortolì. It has 4,881 inhabitants. Lanusei borders the municipalities of Arzana, Bari Sardo, Cardedu, Elini, Gairo, Ilbono, Jerzu, Loceri, Osini, and Tertenia.

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What are the best things to do in Lanusei?

Lanusei 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 Lanusei located?

Lanusei is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 39.8793 latitude, 9.5402 longitude.

What is the population of Lanusei?

Lanusei has a population of approximately 4,935 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
4,935
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
39.8793, 9.5402

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 Lanusei

6 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Cala Goloritzé

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

27 km · about 30 min drive

beach

Cala Mariolu

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

33 km · about 40 min drive

beach

Cala Luna

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

39 km · about 45 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.

39 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

ancient ruins

Su Nuraxi di Barumini

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

51 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Lanusei

  • 45 kmGulf 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

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near Lanusei.

Ilbono

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 2,071

Elini

🇮🇹 Italy

2 km awayPop. 384

Arzana

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 2,465

Loceri

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,081

Gairo Sant'Elena

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 1,321

Osini

🇮🇹 Italy

7 km awayPop. 781

Ulassai

🇮🇹 Italy

8 km awayPop. 1,491

Villagrande Strisaili

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 2,579

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