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Putifigari

Population
676
Area
53.1 km²
Elevation
267 m
Website
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Overview

Putifigari is a quiet Sardinian municipality in the northwest of the island, belonging to the Metropolitan City of Sassari. With a population of just over 650 inhabitants, the village preserves its authentic character in the Alghero hinterland. The location is characterized by its proximity to the west coast, with the Mediterranean Sea only about twelve kilometers away. As part of the historical region near Sassari, Putifigari offers a peaceful atmosphere away from the major tourist crowds. The municipality represents an important link between the coastal areas and the hilly interior. Visitors find here a typical Sardinian settlement structure, deeply rooted in the regional administrative unit of the province of Sassari.

Location

The geographical location of Putifigari is strategically chosen between the major centers of the northwest. The municipality is located about 160 kilometers northwest of the island's capital, Cagliari. Locally, the village lies approximately 20 to 27 kilometers southwest of Sassari, the region's administrative center. Furthermore, there is a close connection to the city of Alghero, which is about 23 kilometers away. The distance to the western Mediterranean Sea is only twelve kilometers, affecting the climate and accessibility to coastal zones. Putifigari is thus embedded in a landscape characterized by both its proximity to the coast and its connection to the urban hubs of Sassari and Alghero.

Highlights

Proximity to the Mediterranean Sea (12 km)Location in the Alghero hinterlandShort distance to Sassari

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Things to see in Putifigari

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Nuraghe Sa Iddazza
Culture
5.6 km

Nuraghe Sa Iddazza

Discover Nuraghe Sa Iddazza, a Bronze Age nuraghe near Lake Cuga, near Uri in northern Sardinia.

Lago del Cuga
Nature
5.7 km

Lago del Cuga

Nuraghe su Igante
Culture
5.8 km

Nuraghe su Igante

Nuraghe su Igante is an impressive example of Sardinia's prehistoric Nuragic culture, which produced thousands of these stone towers.

Tomba dei Giganti Laccaneddu
Culture
5.8 km

Tomba dei Giganti Laccaneddu

The Tomba dei Giganti di Laccaneddu is a well-preserved giants' grave from the Bonnanaro culture, part of a larger archaeological complex in northwestern Sardinia.

Lago di Surigheddu
Nature
6.2 km

Lago di Surigheddu

Lago di Surigheddu is an artificial lake located near Alghero, in northern Sardinia. It is known for its natural beauty, diverse flora and fauna, serving as a habitat for various species.

Nuraghe Tuvurunaghe
Culture
7.5 km

Nuraghe Tuvurunaghe

Nuraghe Tuvurunaghe is one of Sardinia's mysterious prehistoric stone towers, a testament to a unique Bronze Age culture.