Arbatax | ||
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State | Italy | |
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Region | Sardinia | |
Territory | Ogliastra | |
Altitude | 11 m a.s.l. | |
Inhabitants | 2.202 (2001) | |
Name inhabitants | Arbataxini | |
Prefix tel | 39 0782 | |
POSTAL CODE | 08048 | |
Time zone | UTC 1 | |
Patron | Madonna Stella Maris | |
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Arbatax is a seaside resort of the Sardinia eastern, in the province of Nuoro.
To know
Geographical notes
Only fraction of Tortolì from which it is 5 km away, it is located in Ogliastra in the Capo Bellavista peninsula.
How to orient yourself
How to get
By plane
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Tortolì-Arbatax airport
- 1 Tortolì-Arbatax airport (IATA: TTB) (3.3 km from Arbatax). Used until 2011 for tourist and charter flights, currently closed to passenger traffic.
The airports open to passenger traffic are:
- 2 Cagliari-Elmas Airport (IATA: CAG) (146 km from Arbatax), ☎ 39 070 211211, fax: 39 070 241013. L'Cagliari-Elmas airport it is served by Ryanair with Pisa, Bologna, Milan-Bergamo, Rome Ciampino, Treviso, Cuneo, Bologna and some European cities, by Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and by other airlines serving other national and European destinations.
- 3 Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (IATA: OLB) (179 km from Arbatax), ☎ 39 0789 563400, fax: 39 0789 563401. L'Olbia-Costa Smeralda airport it is connected with several Italian and European cities from Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and other scheduled and low cost airlines including Easyjet, holothea, Smartwings, Transavia, British Airways, Austrian and many others.
- 4 Alghero-Fertilia Airport (IATA: AHO) (224 km from Arbatax), ☎ 39 079 935011. L'Alghero-Fertilia airport is served by Ryanair with Milan-Bergamo, Bologna, Pisa and some European cities, from Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and other airlines such as Volotea, Easyjet, etc ... which operate national flights and with Europe.
From the following airports, thanks to the presence of several car rental companies, it is possible to rent a car to reach Arbatax.
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The port of Arbatax
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The Arbatax railway station
- 5 Port of Arbatax. The port of Arbatax is connected by the Tirrenia with Genoa is Civitavecchia.
On the train
- 6 Arbatax railway station. The Arbatax railway station, terminus of the Mandas-Arbatax line, is used between spring and autumn exclusively for tourist services of the Little Green Train.
How to get around
By public transport
From Tortolì with ARST buses.
What see
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Red rocks
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The Spanish tower
- 1 Stella Maris Church, Arbatax, port area. It was built between 1959 and 1970. It is the fishermen's church.
- 2 Red rocks (Red rocks), In front of the maritime station (From the port of Arbatax continue along the pine forest and turn right up to the Red Rocks). Red porphyry cliffs that are visited for diving, the coast is covered with pebbles.
- 3 Spanish tower. Coastal tower built before 1572.
Events and parties
- Arbatax Borgo Marinaro.
In June.
- Cal'a cinema film review.
In the summer months. Cinematic event.
- Stella Maris party.
In the month of July. Party to celebrate Our Lady of the Sea. The streets are covered with stalls and the festival of fried fish and mussels is organized.
What to do
Shopping
How to have fun
Where to eat
Numerous the presence of restaurants.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Arbatasar, Via Porto Frailis 11, ☎ 39 0782 651800, fax: 39 0782 651800, @[email protected]. Hotel 4 Stars.
- 2 Borgo Cala Moresca, Via Capri 61, ☎ 39 0782 690568, fax: 39 0782 667795, @[email protected]. Hotel 4 Stars.
- 3 Monte Turri, Via Faro Bellavista, ☎ 39 0782 667500, fax: 39 0782 667795, @[email protected].
- 4 Arbatax Park Resort, Via Capri 49 / B, ☎ 39 0782 690590, fax: 39 0782 667795.
- 5 La Bitta, Porto Frailis locality, ☎ 39 0782 667080, @[email protected]. Check in: 14:00, check-out: 11:00. Hotel.
- 6 Telis, Via Capri 59, ☎ 39 0782 690562, fax: 39 0782 667795, @[email protected]. Hotel.
- 7 Dunes, Via Capri 71, ☎ 39 0782 690564, fax: 39 0782 667795, @[email protected]. Hotel.
- 8 Cottage, Via Capri 73, ☎ 39 0782 690566, fax: 39 0782 667795, @[email protected]. Hotel.
- 9 Hotel Club Saraceno, Location San Gemiliano, ☎ 39 0782 667318, @[email protected]. Hotel 4 Stars.
Safety
Useful numbers
- 7 Coast Guard, Via Tirreno 1 / A, ☎ 39 0782 667093, 39 0782 667878 (emergency only), @[email protected].
Mon-Sat 9: 00-12: 00; Tue and Thu 9: 00-12: 00 and 15: 00-16: 00.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 8 Post Office, Via Faro Bellevista 10, ☎ 39 0782 667083, fax: 39 0782 667083.
Mon-Fri 8: 20-13: 45; Sat 8: 20-12: 45.