Jerzu | ||
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State | Italy | |
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Region | Sardinia | |
Territory | Ogliastra | |
Altitude | 427 m a.s.l. | |
Surface | 102.61 km² | |
Inhabitants | 3.151 (2019) | |
Name inhabitants | Jerzesi | |
Prefix tel | 39 0782 | |
POSTAL CODE | 08044 | |
Time zone | UTC 1 | |
Patron | Sant'Erasmo | |
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Jerzu is a center of the Sardinia, in the province of Nuoro.
To know
It is part of the cities of wine.
Geographical notes
Jerzu is located in Ogliastra and borders on Arzana (administrative island of Acceptors), Cardedu, Gairo, Lanusei, Osini (administrative island of Sa Tuvuda), Tertenia, Ulassai is Villaputzu (South Sardinia).
How to orient yourself
How to get
By plane
- 1 Cagliari-Elmas Airport (IATA: CAG) (136 km from Jerzu), ☎ 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.
- 2 Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (IATA: OLB) (181 km from Jerzu), ☎ 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.
- 3 Alghero-Fertilia Airport (IATA: AHO) (225 km from Jerzu), ☎ 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 Jerzu.
By car
- From Nuoro take the State Road 389 Var Nuoro-Lanusei, then, after about 60 km, turn right on the State Road 198 of Seui and Lanusei and follow it to the "Cagliari-Jerzu-Ulassai-Osini" exit, then take the Provincial Road 11 up to Jerzu.
- From Golfo Aranci is Olbia take the state road 131 D.C.N. up to the main entrance of Nuoro. Do not enter the city but follow the signs for Tortolì and take the State Road 389 Var Nuoro-Lanusei, then, after about 60 km, turn right on the State Road 198 of Seui and Lanusei and follow it until the exit "Cagliari-Jerzu- Ulassai-Osini ", then take the Provincial Road 11 up to Jerzu.
- From Cagliari take the SS 125 Orientale Sarda road up to Tortolì, from here take the State Road 198 of Seui and Lanusei to the "Cagliari-Jerzu-Ulassai-Osini" exit, then take the Provincial Road 11 up to Jerzu.
- From Oristano take the state road 131 Carlo Felice until the exit "Nuoro-Olbia", from here take the state road 131 d.c.n. up to the main entrance of Nuoro. Once here, do not enter the city but follow the signs for Tortolì and take the State Road 389 Var Nuoro-Lanusei, then, after about 60 km, turn right on the State Road 198 of Seui and Lanusei and follow it until the exit "Cagliari- Jerzu-Ulassai-Osini ", then take the Provincial Road 11 up to Jerzu.
- Those coming from North-West Sardinia (Alghero, Sassari is Porto Torres) must take the state road 131 Carlo Felice up to the exit Nuoro - Macomer, and then take the state road 129 Trasversale Sarda Macomer - Nuoro. Follow the latter up to the junction for the state road 131 D.C.N., where there are signs indicating Nuoro Highway - Olbia is Nuoro Badu is Carros. Take the exit Nuoro Highway - Olbia and take the state road 131 D.C.N. up to the main entrance of Nuoro. Do not enter the city but follow the signs for Tortolì and take the State Road 389 Var Nuoro-Lanusei, then, after about 60 km, turn right on the State Road 198 of Seui and Lanusei and follow it until the exit "Cagliari-Jerzu- Ulassai-Osini ", then take the Provincial Road 11 up to Jerzu.
- From Tortolì take the State Road 198 of Seui and Lanusei until the "Cagliari-Jerzu-Ulassai-Osini" exit, then take the Provincial Road 11 up to Jerzu.
From the port of Tortolì-Arbatax, connected with Genoa is Civitavecchia. For routes with other Italian ports you can disembark at Cagliari or a Olbia- White Island, Golfo Aranci or Porto Torres.
By bus
There ARST line 103 Cagliari-Villagrande / Villagrande-Cagliari makes stops in Jerzu.
How to get around
What see
Churches
- 1 Parish Church of Sant'Erasmo.
- 2 Church of San Sebastiano.
- 3 Church of Sant'Antonio da Padova.
- Church of Sant'Erasmo. Country church.
Archaeological sites
- 4 Nuraghe Gessitu.
- 5 Nuraghe S'Omu 'e S'Orcu.
- There are also some domus de janas.
Events and parties
- Chalices under the Stars.
In August. Wine festival.
What to do
Shopping
- 1 Ancient Farms, Via Umberto I 1, ☎ 39 0782 70028, fax: 39 0782 71105, @[email protected].
Mon-Sat 8: 30-13: 00 and 14: 30-18: 00. Winery.
- 2 Pisano estates, Via Joste Best 42, ☎ 39 389 5512924, @[email protected].
9: 00-13: 00 and 16: 00-19: 30. Wine shop.
- 3 Sa Pruna, SP 11, km 2,5, locality Perdarba, ☎ 39 338 442 2397.
Mon-Sun 9: 00-19: 00. Winery.
How to have fun
Where to eat
Average prices
- 1 [link not working]Corner, Via Regina Elena 2, ☎ 39 0782 70138, 39 328 6714061, @[email protected].
Wed-Mon 6: 00-23: 00. Pizzeria bar.
- 2 From Maria, Mereu Square 2, ☎ 39 0782 70250, 39 339 5203815, 39 335 5424170, @[email protected].
Tue-Sun 12: 00-15: 00 and 18: 30-23: 00. Bruschetteria pizzeria restaurant.
- 3 The Piazzetta, Via Umberto I 387, ☎ 39 328 3911371, @[email protected].
Sun-Fri 5: 30-0: 30; Sat-5: 30-1: 30. Bar and street food.
Where stay
Average prices
- 1 Ogliastra Refuge, SP 13, km 5,500, Sant'Antonio locality, ☎ 39 320 6063728, @[email protected]. Hotel.
- 2 On the Rio, Via Umberto I 329, ☎ 39 0782 70032. Hotel.
- 3 From Concetta, Corso Umberto 129, ☎ 39 0782 70224, @[email protected]. Hotel restaurant.
- 4 Selu, Via Goffredo Mameli, ☎ 39 328 2943748. Check in: 18:00-20:00, check-out: 8:00-12:00. B&B.
Safety
Useful numbers
- 4 Emergency medical Service, Via Umberto 378, ☎ 39 0782 70170.
- 5 Carabinieri, Via Umberto I 473, ☎ 39 0782 70120, 39 0782 760900.
How to keep in touch
Post office
- 6 Post Office, Via Umberto I 310, ☎ 39 0782 473503, fax: 39 0782 70301.
Mon-Fri 8: 20-13: 35; Sat 8: 20-12: 35.