A Guide to Arbatax

Arbatax is perched on the cliff edge on the promontory the summit of which is dominated by the lighthouse of Capo Bellavista, a little further on the coastline one finds Cala Moresca, inlet with a spectacular red sea called the Rocce Rosse, the deep red colour is created by the presence of porphyry. Arbatax is an ancient fishing centre of intense beauty which boasts blissful serenity.

Next to the Capo Bellavista Lighthouse one can discover a small panoramic square which has spectacular views of the coast of Arbatax as far as Capo Monte Santo and the Islet of Ogliastra. The small beaches of San Gemiliano and Capo Monte, Sos Florea and Orrì are quite captivating.

Sights to see include the Tower of San Michele in the centre of Arbatax and the Tower of St Gemiliano, the Church of St Gemiliano, the Church of St Lussorio, and the Church of St Salvatore, the three churches at the heart of a number of local traditions. Among the events one of the most important is 'Rocce Rosse & Blues', in the small fishing port in the Rocce Rosse locality.