Villaputzu - Villaputzu

Villaputzu is an urban and tourist center of the Sardinia southeastern, located in the region of Sarrabus-Gerrei, in the province of Southern Sardinia.

To know

Geographical notes

Villaputzu, rises on the south-eastern coast of the Sardinia, in the Sarrabus region, between the mouth of the Flumendosa, the hills and the sea. Its panoramas, its history and its traditions are characterized by these natural elements: the hills, the lake areas along the mouth of the Flumendosa and the sea. The town winds along the main street (where there are also the most important services), Via Nazionale, which is a stretch of the main arteries of Sardinia: the SS 125 "Orientale Sarda" road which connects Cagliari to Olbia. The nearest beaches (about three kilometers) are connected to the town by a short stretch of provincial road, flanked by the explosion of color of the oleanders, which crosses a fascinating lake panorama.

When to go

The best time to visit Villaputzu is from March to the end of October: the mild spring and autumn climate allow countless excursions both on the coast and inland. From June to the end of September the sea is to be enjoyed and there is something for all tastes: wide and long beaches, small coves easily accessible and set among the rocks, stretches of cliffs a little more challenging but spectacular in colors and for the clarity of the sea, connected by well-marked paths to the road. August is certainly the busiest month that also offers important musical events such as the famous "Festival delle Launeddas" and the feast of the Madonna of the sea.

To fully enjoy your stay it is always important to keep up to date on the weather and sea forecasts

How to orient yourself

Finding your way around Villaputzu is extremely simple: along the main street, Via Nazionale, which crosses the entire town, there are the main services, shops, bars and meeting places, grocery stores and bakeries. Coming from Cagliari, the Statale 125 enters the town and takes the name of Via Nazionale, crosses it leading us to the junction for Porto Corallo (about 1.5 kilometers from the town) and the beaches and then continues towards Arbatax is Olbia.

How to get

Located along the south-eastern coast of Sardinia, Villaputzu is about 70 km from CagliariEasily accessible via multiple alternatives.

By plane

• Airport of Cagliari-Elmas From the arrivals area of ​​the airport you can easily reach the Elmas train station without leaving the airport complex. The connection with Cagliari is guaranteed every half hour since all trains to Cagliari have the airport as their last stop before the city center. Just outside the Cagliari train station, on the same Piazza Matteotti, is the ARST bus station. To find out the timetables, simply set the Cagliari - Villaputzu route on the Google Maps navigator and choose the bus option.
• Airport of Olbia
• Airport of Alghero

By car

From Cagliari

Take the four-lane ring road towards Villasimius-Quartu S. Elena and exit towards Muravera. Continue on state road 125 towards Muravera.

From Porto Torres

From Sassari take the state road 131 towards Cagliari. Before reaching Cagliari, take the exit for Villasimius-Quartu S. Elena, then take the state road 125 towards Muravera until you reach Villaputzu.

From Olbia

Take the state road 131 towards Nuoro and from here continue towards Lanusei on the 389. From Lanusei take the state road 125 towards Cagliari.

From Arbatax

Take the state road 125 towards Cagliari.

On boat

• Port of Cagliari
• Port of Arbatax
• Port of Olbia
• Port of Porto Torres
• Porto Corallo (marina)

How to get around

By public transport

Shuttle bus service from the central Via Nazionale to the hamlet of Porto Corallo, at almost all hours.

What see

Events and parties

• Su Fogu Fogoni. First Saturday after Sant'Antonio Abate. Lighting and blessing of the fire in the square, in honor of Sant'Antonio. 
• The Candlemas. Between February and March. 
• St. George martyr (Patronal feast). May 15. Afternoon procession through the streets of the town with the Saint (ancient wooden statue) transported on a typical cart pulled by a pair of festively decorated oxen with the accompaniment of the music of the "Launeddas", a musical instrument of reeds typical of Villaputzu, and by folk groups in Sardinian costumes. After the SS. Mass convivial meeting in the churchyard with musical entertainment by local artists and tasting of typical sweets cooked in a wood oven and refreshments offered by the organizing committee of the festival. In the following days, sporting and musical events. Pedaling in the territory of Villaputzu to discover the rural churches open for the occasion. 
• Saints Peter and Paul. June 29. 
• Launeddas Festival. August 7. 
• Festival of Malloreddus and Ravioli. in August. 
• Madonna of the Sea. August 16. 
• Saint Mary. September 8. 
• Santa Vittoria. Second week of October. 
• San Narciso. Fourth Sunday in October. 
• Is Animeddas. October 31st. Ancient festival that sees the children of Villaputzu go around the houses of the town since early in the morning to receive gifts in the name of the dead souls. 
• Songs of reeds. December 26th. Concert of Launeddas players from all over the island who perform in the Church of San Giorgio Martire. 

What to do

Shopping

• ATM machine (Corner of Piazza Marconi). 

How to have fun

Where to eat

Where stay

Average prices

• 39.4428429.63591 Porto Corallo Camping Village, Porto Corallo locality (Cross the village and after about 2 km on your right you will find the crossroads for Porto Corallo, continue for about 4 km. the straight lined with oleanders. At the height of the traffic island on your left, turn, continue straight on for about 600 meters, up to the campsite.), ☎ 39 070997017, fax: 39 070997017, @[email protected]. from 12,00 €. Check in: 15:00, check-out: 10:00. Camping village with brick and wooden bungalows, mobile homes and equipped caravans. Large pitches for campers, caravans or tents, swimming pool, bar, pizzeria and market. 

Safety

The nearest emergency room is the San Marcellino hospital in Muravera about 3 km.

• Pharmacy, Via Nazionale 33A. 

How to keep in touch

Post office

• Post Office, Via Nazionale 32. 

Around

Other projects

• Wikipedia contains an entry concerning Villaputzu
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