Barbagia of Nuoro is a historical region belonging to the Sardinia.
To know
Geographical notes
The Barbagia di Nuoro borders the Baronies, the Monteacuto, the Goceano, the Marghine, the Barbagia of Ollolai and theOgliastra.
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Territories and tourist destinations
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Urban centers
Other destinations
- Monte Bardia - between Dorgali and Cala Gonone
- Mount Corrasi - in Oliena
- Monte Gonare - between Orani and Sarule
- Monte Ortobene - in Nuoro
- Mount Tului - in Dorgali
- National Park of the Gulf of Orosei and Gennargentu
- Supramonte
How to get
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By plane
- 1 Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (IATA: OLB), ☎ 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, Volotea, Smartwings, Transavia, British Airways, Austrian and many others.
- 2 Alghero-Fertilia Airport (IATA: AHO), ☎ 39 079 935011. L'Alghero-Fertilia airport is served by Ryanair with Pisa, Bologna, Milan-Bergamo and some European cities, from Alitalia with Rome-Fiumicino and Milan-Linate and by other airlines serving other national and European destinations.
- 3 Cagliari-Elmas Airport (IATA: CAG), ☎ 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.
From the following airports it is possible, thanks to several car rental companies present, to rent a car to reach the Barbagia of Nuoro.
By car
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The Strada Statale 131 d.c.n. and the Strada Statale 129 Trasversale Sarda connect the Barbagia di Nuoro with other areas of Sardinia.
From the ports of Olbia- White Island, Golfo Aranci is Tortolì-Arbatax or from the ports of Porto Torres is Cagliari.
On the train
The only railway line is the "Macomer-Nuoro", which also passes through Orotelli.
How to get around
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By plane
From Olbia or from Alghero or Cagliari.
By car
Along the State Road 131 d.c.n. or the Strada Statale 129 Trasversale Sarda.
From Olbia, Golfo Aranci, Tortoli or from Porto Torres or Cagliari.
On the train
What see
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Beaches
- Cala Luna
- Cala Fuili
- Ziu Martine
- Cala Cartoe
- Osalla
Museums and historical monuments
- Caves of the Bue Marino
- Caves of Ispinigoli
- S'Abba Frisca museum park
- Aquarium of Cala Gonone
- Karst spring of Su Gologone
- Tiscali village
- Nuragic complex of Serra Orrios
- Nuragic temple and sacred source of Su Tempiesu
- Nivola Museum of Orani
- Statue of the Redeemer (on Monte Ortobene)
Events and parties
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- Sardinian Carnival (In Nuoro in the streets of the center.).
In February or March. Parade of Sardinian masks.
- Parade and festival of the Redeemer.
Penultimate Sunday of August. On 29 August pilgrimage and mass at Monte Ortobene. Parade of masked groups from all over the Sardinia, in the evening concert of the latter.
- Autumn in Barbagia (In all municipalities).
On weekends from September to mid-December in the various municipalities of the province of Nuoro. Exhibition of handicrafts, bijoux, (tasting) typical products, exhibitions and opening of the Cortes in the various locations where the event takes place.
What to do
At the table
Safety
Other projects
Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Barbagia di Nuoro