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A useful information about Tortolì is certainly an indication to get there: if you come by sea or by air, harbor and airport welcome you, while coming by car from Nuoro (which is exactly 78 km) just follow the road Nuoro-Lanisei about 70 miles and turn left Villagrande Strisaili. However Tortolì is reported because of the numerous services it offers.

The religious patron of the city is Sant 'Andrea Apostolo, and the party in his honor is celebrated annually on November 30 in honor of his death in Patras year 60 AD.

Capo Bellavista is located in a second church dedicated to St. Lussorio this time.

During the celebrations of the festival here, there is the rite Simbidu "that would be a kind of auction where the bidder can drive an ox-cart bearing the statue of the saint.

Other historical sights are linked to particular laws and contests emanating years ago in this small country: for example, established in 1851 is a premium to those who kill sparrows, even in 1869 the population is required and paid to kill locusts.

We already mentioned that Tortolì is a geographically important position for trade from Sardinia to the rest of the Italian peninsula and in general to the entire European Community.

Both airport and port named after the village of Arbatax country and both were born in the 60s of last century, mainly for want of Arbatax mill, now closed.

The airport complex is then passed into the hands of the Sardinia region.

Both have crowds peak in summer even if they are working throughout the year. The airport runway is 1500 meters and ensures security and functionality for small to medium sized aircraft. The main routes are those with Rome and Milan in Italy, while many charter flights arrive abroad, especially from Germany.

Upon landing, the view is beautiful because you are only a few meters from the sea and a beautiful beach Tortoli.

There is also a control tower and is easily connected with the rest of the city.

Regarding the port main sea routes are those with the nearby Genoa and Civitavecchia Rome.