Flora and fauna
At the flora level, that is, the set of all forms of vegetation, around Tortolì there are two main environments: the forest and the Mediterranean scrub, of which the latter prevails over the former. From heather to rosemary, from lavender to juniper, from lentisks to brooms, they are all plant forms that abound in the scrubland around the town. Going up with […]
Gastronomy and cooking
; The food and wine tradition of Tortolì is closely linked to local folklore and above all to fishing, Since fishermen abound in the village. Starting from the first courses we must remember the "culurgiones", local ravioli stuffed with fresh and potato Sardinian cheeses and flavored with herbs. Always based on potatoes you can't help but taste it […]
The beaches
Sardinia's fame on a tourist level is certainly due to the beauty of its sea and its beaches, unique not only in Italy but in general throughout the Mediterranean. Tortoli, with its typical long beaches of granite origin, it couldn't be less. Here you will find sandy beaches, or porphyry cliffs […]
Business Business Economy
Until recently the economy of Tortolì was based mainly on agriculture and therefore on the primary sector, in the last period the tertiary sector has developed exponentially thanks to ports and airports, born thanks to the funds and idea of local entrepreneurs. Tourism has certainly benefited from this favorable location in the center of […]
Monuments, Museums
In the historic center of the city stands the Tortolì Cathedral, the Church of Sant'Andrea, protector of the city,which in 1832 was hit by the flooding of the Foddeddu river, a small river in the area. This church dates back to the eighteenth century and the predominant style is Baroque. Inside it, divided into 3 naves, there are numerous works of art, beyond […]
Parties and Events
Every summer in the port area of Arbatax is organized a review of blues music called Rocce Rosso, which takes its name, As we said, from local rocks. This event has collected numerous fans of the genre around it, interested in enjoying the performance of big names such as Eric Cnpaton, David Bowie, Vasco Rossi, Sugar, Pino […]
Oases and Natural Parks
At the exit of the Tortolì town there is the San Salvatore park. It's not really a natural park, but a tourist village where you can admire ancient nuragic buildings dating back to the prehistoric age. Nuraghi are tower-shaped buildings that date back to 2000 years BC and had both defensive and residential purposes.. Their name comes from […]
Historical-cultural notes
The first historical notes of Tortolì (Although its foundation dates back to 3000 BC) they date back to domination during the Roman Empire by foreign populations, first the Carthaginians, Then the Goths, To pass under Arab and finally Spanish domination. In about 1100 he joined the res judicata of Cagliari and becomes the capital of the County […]
Arbatax
The area near the port, from which Arbatax takes its name, He is famous for his red rocks, from which a review of Blues music takes its name that takes place in the country every summer. These rocks are made up of reddish porphyry and black diorite and emerge from the sea as if they were a kind of faraglioni […]
Territory Beaches and Hinterland
The territory around Tortolì is typical Sardinian, very varied with beautiful beaches, the wild hinterland and the mountainous background of Gennargentu. Tortolì has always been defined as a country between the sea and the pond and perhaps this feature has proved to be favorable to him. The country is also traveled by a small […]
