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Costa Smeralda
A glamorous stretch of northeastern Sardinia coastline known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and luxury resorts.
11 km · about 20 min drive
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Arzachena
Sardinia, Italy · Europe
About Arzachena
Arzachena works well as a base: 20 minutes from Palau, 17km from La Maddalena Archipelago.
Arzachena is in Sardinia, Italy, with about 6,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Palau, about 11 km away.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Arzachena?
Within an hour or so of Arzachena: Costa Smeralda (11 km), Hotel Cala di Volpe, Sardinia (The Spy Who Loved Me) (13 km), La Maddalena Archipelago (17 km), Capo Testa (28 km).
Are there any good drives near Arzachena?
The nearest famous roads are Col de Bavella and Gulf of Orosei Coast Road.
Where is Arzachena?
Arzachena is in Sardinia, Italy, about 11 km from Palau.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,199
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Sardinia
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 41.0762, 9.3905
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Arzachena
6 notable places within an hour's drive.
film location
Hotel Cala di Volpe, Sardinia (The Spy Who Loved Me)
The Costa Smeralda hotel where Bond and Anya stay; the Lotus Esprit submarine emerges on the nearby beach at Capriccioli.
13 km · about 25 min drive
national park
La Maddalena Archipelago
A national park of seven main islands off northeastern Sardinia with pristine beaches, granite rock formations, and crystal-clear waters.
17 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Capo Testa
A surreal headland of wind-sculpted granite boulders near Santa Teresa Gallura at Sardinia's northern tip.
28 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Bonifacio
A dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.
40 km · about 45 min drive
landmark
Castelsardo
Genoese-founded citadel town stacked on a basalt promontory over the Gulf of Asinara, its Doria castle now a museum of Mediterranean basket-weaving. The coast road in from Valledoria passes the mushroom-shaped Roccia dell'Elefante.
60 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Arzachena
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 40 kmBonifacioA dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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