coastal drive
Gulf of Orosei Coast Road
A spectacular cliff road on Sardinia's east coast linking Dorgali, Cala Gonone and the wild gulf coves.
33 km · about 40 min drive
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Siniscola
Sardinia, Italy · Europe
About Siniscola
Siniscola sits on the route: 10 minutes from La Caletta, 33km from Gulf of Orosei Coast Road.
Siniscola is in Sardinia, Italy, with about 8,100 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is La Caletta, about 6 km away.
Siniscola (Italian: [siniˈskɔːla]; Sardinian: Thiniscòle [θiniˈskɔlɛ]) is a town and comune (municipality) in the province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about 160 kilometres (99 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northeast of Nuoro. It has 11,139Read more
inhabitants.
Siniscola borders the municipalities of Irgoli, Lodè, Lula, Onifai, Orosei, Posada, and Torpè.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Siniscola?
Within an hour or so of Siniscola: Gulf of Orosei Coast Road (33 km), Cala Luna (39 km), Cala Mariolu (45 km), Orgosolo (50 km).
Are there any good drives near Siniscola?
The nearest famous roads are Gulf of Orosei Coast Road and Col de Bavella.
Where is Siniscola?
Siniscola is in Sardinia, Italy, about 6 km from La Caletta.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 8,119
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Sardinia
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 40.5734, 9.6969
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 Siniscola
7 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Cala Luna
A breathtaking crescent-shaped beach on Sardinia's eastern coast framed by dramatic limestone cliffs and sea caves.
39 km · about 45 min drive
beach
Cala Mariolu
A secluded pebble beach on Sardinia's Gulf of Orosei, consistently rated among Italy's most beautiful beaches.
45 km · about 50 min drive
photogenic
Orgosolo
Barbagia mountain town covered in more than 150 political and social murals painted since 1969, turning shepherd-country lanes into a manifesto in fresco. Pair with a cortes-style lunch of pane frattau in the rugged Supramonte.
50 km · about 60 min drive
beach
Cala Goloritzé
A remote Sardinian beach accessible only by boat or hiking trail, with a towering limestone pinnacle and crystal-clear water.
52 km · about 60 min drive
beach
Costa Smeralda
A glamorous stretch of northeastern Sardinia coastline known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and luxury resorts.
59 km · about 70 min 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.
59 km · about 70 min drive
Driving roads near Siniscola
2 named roads, passes and coastal drives within 150km.
- 33 kmGulf of Orosei Coast RoadA spectacular cliff road on Sardinia's east coast linking Dorgali, Cala Gonone and the wild gulf coves.
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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