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Padru

Sardinia, Italy · Europe

About Padru

Padru sits on the route: 15 minutes from Loiri Porto San Paolo, 53km from La Maddalena Archipelago.

Padru is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 1,083, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Padru 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 Padru to your route.

About Padru

Padru (Sardinian: Padru, Gallurese: Patru) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Gallura North-East Sardinia in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 180 kilometres (110 mi) north of Cagliari and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) south of Olbia. It has 2,130 inhabitants. The

Read more municipality of Padru contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Sozza, Cuzzola, Sa Serra, Pedra Bianca, Biasì, Tirialzu, Ludurru, Sos Runcos, and Sas Enas. It separated from the municipality of Buddusò in 1996. Padru borders the municipalities of Alà dei Sardi, Loiri Porto San Paolo, Olbia, San Teodoro, Torpè, Lodè, and Bitti.

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Where is Padru located?

Padru is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.7662 latitude, 9.5210 longitude.

What is the population of Padru?

Padru has a population of approximately 1,083 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,083
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.7662, 9.5210

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 Padru

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

beach

Costa Smeralda

A glamorous stretch of northeastern Sardinia coastline known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and luxury resorts.

35 km · about 40 min drive

national park

La Maddalena Archipelago

A national park of seven main islands off northeastern Sardinia with pristine beaches, granite rock formations, and crystal-clear waters.

53 km · about 60 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.

55 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Padru

  • 55 kmGulf of Orosei Coast RoadA spectacular cliff road on Sardinia's east coast linking Dorgali, Cala Gonone and the wild gulf coves.
  • 75 kmBonifacioA dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.

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 Padru.

Loiri Porto San Paolo

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 2,214

San Teodoro

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 1,895

Budoni

🇮🇹 Italy

17 km awayPop. 1,277

Monti

🇮🇹 Italy

17 km awayPop. 1,759

Olbia

🇮🇹 Italy

18 km awayPop. 60,345

Telti

🇮🇹 Italy

19 km awayPop. 1,544

Lodè

🇮🇹 Italy

19 km awayPop. 1,709

Torpè

🇮🇹 Italy

20 km awayPop. 2,044

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