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Ottana

Sardinia, Italy · Europe

About Ottana

Ottana is worth a stop: 20 minutes from Sarule, 50km from Gulf of Orosei Coast Road.

Ottana is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 2,307, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Ottana 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 Ottana to your route.

About Ottana

San Nicola is a church in Ottana, central Sardinia, Italy. Dedicated to Saint Nicholas of Myra, it was consecrated in 1160. It is located on a hill commanding the town and is reached through a staircase. The interior houses a 16th-century wooden crucifix and a 14th-century polyptych, known as Ottana Altarpiece. It is

Read more attributed to a "Master of the Franciscan tempera", active in Naples between 1330 and 1345. Among other figures, it portrays the then hereditary giudice of Arborea, Mariano IV of Arborea.

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Where is Ottana located?

Ottana is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.2340 latitude, 9.0446 longitude.

What is the population of Ottana?

Ottana has a population of approximately 2,307 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
2,307
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.2340, 9.0446

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 Ottana

7 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.

27 km · about 30 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bosa

A pastel riverside town climbing to a castle, one of Sardinia's prettiest, on a scenic coast road.

47 km · about 55 min drive

beach

Cala Luna

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

50 km · about 55 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.

50 km · about 55 min drive

beach

Cala Mariolu

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

51 km · about 60 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.

55 km · about 65 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 Ottana

  • 47 kmBosaA pastel riverside town climbing to a castle, one of Sardinia's prettiest, on a scenic coast road.
  • 50 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 Ottana.

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🇮🇹 Italy

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Orani

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12 km awayPop. 2,761

Dualchi

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13 km awayPop. 667

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