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Dorgali

Durgali
Comune
Comune di Dorgali
Città di Dorgali.jpg
Coat of arms of Dorgali
Coat of arms
Country Italy
Region Sardinia
Province Nuoro (NU)
Frazioni Cala Gonone
Area
 • Total 224.83 km2 (86.81 sq mi)
Elevation
400 m (1,300 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2017)
 • Total 8,576
 • Density 38.1444/km2 (98.793/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Dorgalesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
08022
Dialing code 0784
Patron saint St. Catherine of Alexandria
Saint day November 25
Sa ena e thomes 2
Giants' grave of Sa Ena e Thomes.

Dorgali (Sardinian: Durgali) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the Italian region Sardinia, located about 230 kilometres (140 mi) northeast of Cagliari and about 38 kilometres (24 mi) east of Nuoro in the Seaside Supramonte mountain area.

Economy is mostly based on the vine and wine production and, in summertime, on tourism.

In one of the caves, Ispinigoli, the only known specimen of the extinct giant otter Megalenhydris was found.

It is the birthplace of blessed Maria Gabriella Sagheddu.

Main sights

  • Nuraghe villages of Tiscali and Serra Orrios
  • Other prehistoric nuraghes, dolmens, menhirs and Domus de janas
  • Giants' grave of S'Ena'e Thomes
  • Motorra Dolmen
  • Beach of Cala Gonone
  • Grotta del Bue Marino
  • Ispinigoli Cave
  • Tiscali Cave
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