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Anela

Population
567
Area
36.89 km²
Elevation
446 m
Website
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Overview

Anela is a Sardinian municipality in the Metropolitan City of Sassari with approximately 550 to 560 inhabitants. The village is nestled in the historical landscape of Goceano in the center of the island. As part of the local mountain community, the town is characterized by its authentic inland location. The settlement is situated about 50 to 52.5 kilometers southeast of the city of Sassari and represents an example of the region's traditional structures. Visitors will find a peaceful atmosphere here, away from the major tourist centers, shaped by the hilly surroundings and its membership in the Comunità montana del Goceano.

Location

Geographically, Anela is located in central Sardinia, about 140 kilometers north of the regional capital, Cagliari. The municipality belongs to the Metropolitan City of Sassari and is strategically integrated into the hills of Goceano. The distance to the city of Sassari in the northwest is approximately 50 kilometers. Due to its location on the island, the village is an integral part of the Comunità montana del Goceano, which focuses on the management and development of mountainous regions.

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Membership in the Comunità montana del GoceanoLocation within the Metropolitan City of SassariSardinian inland experience

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Things to see in Anela

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punta Masiennera
Nature
3.5 km

punta Masiennera

Punta Masiennera is a prominent mountain and viewpoint in the municipality of Anela, Sardinia. It is known for its untouched nature, geological diversity, and sharp volcanic rocks dating back to the Ordovician period. The the summit offers breathtaking views and is a special experience for geology and hiking enthusiasts.

Monte Rasu and Monte Pisanu Forest
Nature
5.0 km

Monte Rasu and Monte Pisanu Forest

The highest peak of the Goceano above one of Sardinia's oldest planted forests.

Castello di Burgos
Culture
8.0 km

Castello di Burgos

The Castello di Burgos, also known as Goceano Castle, is an impressive medieval ruin perched on a granite peak in central-northern Sardinia.

Necropolis of Sos Furrighesos
Culture
8.3 km

Necropolis of Sos Furrighesos

The necropolis of Sos Furrighesos near Anela is an impressive complex of 18 Domus de Janas, carved into a volcanic rock face.

Nuraghe Norchetta
Culture
12.5 km

Nuraghe Norchetta

Discover Nuraghe Norchetta, a prehistoric megalithic building in Sardinia, a testament to the fascinating Nuragic culture of the Bronze Age.

Nuraghe Arile
Culture
12.9 km

Nuraghe Arile

Nuraghe Arile near Sarroch is a fascinating testimony to the Nuragic culture from the Middle Bronze Age, situated on a hill with scenic views.