TORTOLỈ

It is the main centre of Sardinia's central-eastern coast.

Tortolì is famous for its beautiful beaches, environmental variety, traditions and agri-food products.

Moreover, this town represents the gateway to Ogliastra.

The hamlet of Arbatax is home to the Rocce Rosse natural monument.

Behind the Rocce Rosse stands Cala Moresca. A little further south are the azure shades of Porto Frailis and the long Lido di Orrì, where Cala Ginepro and San Gemiliano are located.

The spectacle of nature is completed by welcoming green areas: the La Sughereta urban park and the Batteria park, on the top of a hill, with a view of the entire gulf.

The Nuragic age is represented at the site of s'Ortali 'e su Monti: its seven hectares include a complex nuraghe, a Giants' tomb, two menhirs, huts, a domu de Janas, a wall and the remains of another nuraghe.

Spanish heritage are the control towers, such as the tower of San Miguel.

Town monuments include the museum of modern art su Logu de s'Iscultura and the former cathedral of St. Andrew.

 ARBATAX

Ogliastra locality of Rocce Rosse on the Sardinian east coast.

Arbatax is developed around its port and the promontory of Capo Bellavista, dominated by a lighthouse.

Arbatax is the main maritime port of call on the east coast.

Inland, there is a marina offering dinghy rental and charter services. From here one can set off to explore the coast of Baunei and the Gulf of Orosei, namely Cala Goloritzé, Cala Mariolu, Cala Luna, Cala Sisine and Cala Biriola, Cala dei Gabbiani, the natural monument of Pedra Longa and the caves of Fico and Bue Marino.

Moreover, without straying far from the coast, one can admire the Rocce Rosse: high reddish cliffs near the harbour that offer an unforgettable panorama.

On the beaches around Arbatax fly three Blue Flags, a flag awarded by the FEE for water quality, environmental sustainability and level of services, they are: Spiaggia di Ponente, Porto Frailis and Lido di Orrì.