Arbatax

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	Arbatax


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Country:	Italy
Region:	Sardinia
Province:	Ogliastra
Municipality:	Tortolì
Location:	39°56′N, 9°43′E
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).

1 History
2 Geography
3 Transports
4 Tourism
5 Gallery
6 References
7 See also
8 External links

[edit] History

The name is derived from the Arabic for "14th Tower" and refers to the nearby Saracen watchtower.

[edit] Geography

The town is situated by Tyrrhenian Sea, 5 km west of Tortolì.

[edit] 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.

[edit] 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.