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Talana

Sardinia, Italy · Europe

About Talana

Talana works well as a base: 10 minutes from Urzulei, 29km from Gulf of Orosei Coast Road.

Talana is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 976, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, Talana 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 Talana to your route.

About Talana

Talana is a town and comune (municipality) in the province of Ogliastra in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy. It has 913 inhabitants. The town is located above a valley, at an elevation of almost 700 metres (2,300 ft). The area has been occupied since the Bronze Age, with many nuraghes nearby. It was

Read more part of the Giudicato of Cagliari in medieval times. There is a hotel and several bed and breakfasts in the town.

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Talana 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 Talana located?

Talana is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.0416 latitude, 9.4955 longitude.

What is the population of Talana?

Talana has a population of approximately 976 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
976
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
40.0416, 9.4955

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 Talana

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.

16 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.

19 km · about 20 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.

22 km · about 25 min drive

beach

Cala Luna

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

23 km · about 25 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.

29 km · about 35 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.

57 km · about 65 min drive

Driving roads near Talana

  • 29 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 Talana.

Urzulei

🇮🇹 Italy

6 km awayPop. 1,272

Villagrande Strisaili

🇮🇹 Italy

9 km awayPop. 2,579

Triei

🇮🇹 Italy

12 km awayPop. 960

Arzana

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 2,465

Baunei

🇮🇹 Italy

14 km awayPop. 2,025

Elini

🇮🇹 Italy

16 km awayPop. 384

Lotzorai

🇮🇹 Italy

16 km awayPop. 1,715

Santa Maria Navarrese

🇮🇹 Italy

17 km awayPop. 1,569

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