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Arbatax |
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| Country: | Italy |
| Region: |  Sardinia |
| Province: |  Ogliastra |
| Municipality: |  Tortolì |
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| Population: | 5,000 |
| Elevation: | 11 |
| Postal code: | 08048 |
| Dialing code: | 0782 |
| Gentilic: | Arbataxini |
| Website: | Arbatax |
Arbatax is the greatest hamlet (frazione) of Tortolì, Sardinia, in Italy. With almost 5,000 inhabitants, it is also the third town in its province (Ogliastra) by population, after Lanusei municipality (5,700) and Tortolì proper 1 (5,300).
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History
The name is derived from the Arabic for "14th Tower" and refers to the nearby Saracen watchtower.
Geography
The town is situated by Tyrrhenian Sea, 5 km west of Tortolì.
Transports
The port is used by ferries from Civitavecchia and is also monopolized by the marine construction company Intermare, who build gas rigs and vessels. The marina is one of the cheapest in Sardinia and provides an excellent base for exploring the splendid Eastern coastline.
The famous "Trenino verde" tourist train chugs up into the mountainous hinterland.
Tourism
Mussels are farmed in the nearby lagoon and fresh fish are on sale from the fishing cooperative. The red rocks are the most photographed but least impressive feature in Arbatax. The least photographed but most impressive feature must be the wonderful view from the lighthouse which sits above the village.
Gallery
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References
- ^ Population without hamlets
See also
External links
- Tortolì-Arbatax Airport (IT)
- Comune of Tortolì (IT)
- Arbatax on marenostrum.it (IT)
- Arbatax on Sardegna.net (IT)