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Scano di Montiferro

Sardinia, Italy · Europe

About Scano di Montiferro

Scano di Montiferro is worth a stop: 10 minutes from Sagama, 53km from Neptune's Grotto.

Scano di Montiferro is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 1,569, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Scano di Montiferro 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 Scano di Montiferro to your route.

About Scano di Montiferro

Montiferru is a historical region of central-western Sardinia, Italy. It takes its name from the eponymous extinct volcano massif, whose main peak is the Monte Urtigu (1,050 m). Extending for some 700 km2, the massif had originally a maximum elevation of c. 1,600/1,700 m, later reduced due to erosion. The volcanic

Read more origin of the area is testified by the basaltic rocks of the seaside. Water sources are frequent, rivers from the area including the Rio Mannu. The economy is essentially rural, based on agriculture and animal husbandry. Flora goes from the Mediterranean shrubland of the coast to olive and fruit trees in the mainland, up to pine and oaks in the more elevated parts. Wildlife include wild boar, fox, Sardinian hare, European hedgehog, least weasel, marten, the rare Sardinian wildcat, vulture, carrion crow, peregrine falcon, hoopoe, little owl, Eurasian scops owl and others.

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Where is Scano di Montiferro located?

Scano di Montiferro is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.2152 latitude, 8.5869 longitude.

What is the population of Scano di Montiferro?

Scano di Montiferro has a population of approximately 1,569 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
1,569
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.2152, 8.5869

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 Scano di Montiferro

3 notable places within an hour's drive.

scenic viewpoint

Bosa

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

12 km · about 20 min drive

landmark

Alghero

A walled seaside town with Catalan roots, cobbled lanes and ramparts glowing at sunset over the sea.

44 km · about 50 min drive

natural wonder

Neptune's Grotto

A spectacular stalactite-filled sea cave near Alghero in Sardinia, accessible by boat or a dramatic cliffside staircase.

53 km · about 60 min drive

Driving roads near Scano di Montiferro

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

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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