Tortolì is a town in the Province of Ogliastra in the central eastern coast of Sardina. The town has a port and an airport which makes it easy for guests to get there from the Italian peninsula and to the rest of the European Union. It forms part of the Diocese of Lanusei which was a bishopric until 1927. Tortola has a number of attractions that draw visitors from the region and from further afield. The largest is the fine, white sandy beaches.
Tortolì is the largest island in the region, with beaches that go on for miles. Make your way to the beaches of Apple Bay, Smuggler's Cove, Long Bay Beach Long, Brewers Bay, Elizabeth Beach and Josiah's Bay Beach. Stop by the protected anchorages at Trellis Bay which is a boater's paradise, Brandywine Bay, Soper's Hole, Cane Garden Bay and Hodge's Creek. other places you are sure to enjoy touring are Fort Burt, the lush and colorful J.R O'Neal Botanic Gardens and Mount Healthy Windmill. Learn some history about the town at the 1780 Lower Estate Sugar Works Museum, VI Folk Museum and Old Government House Museum.
You will want to shop for mementos of your trip and you will be spoilt for choice with items like jewelry crafted by hand, silk-screened fabrics and local art sold on Main Street in the capital of Road Town. You can also stock up on local spices, wine and rum. This is also a great chance to sample authentic Italian dishes like conch, lobster, goat curries and the eateries and restaurants. Tortola is an idyllic town with old charm that is such a change from the hustle and bustle of the city. You will be planning your next trip even as you leave.