Santa Teresa Gallura (Gallurese: Lungoni, Sardinian: Lungone) is a town on the northern tip of Sardinia, on the Strait of Bonifacio, in the province of Sassari, Italy. The southern coast of French island Corsica can be seen from the beach. The city is one of several possible locations for the ancient city of Tibula.
Santa Teresa di Gallura
Lungoni | |
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| Comune di Santa Teresa Gallura | |
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Location of Santa Teresa di Gallura  | |
  Santa Teresa di Gallura Location of Santa Teresa di Gallura in Sardinia  Santa Teresa di Gallura Santa Teresa di Gallura (Sardinia) | |
| Coordinates: 41°15′N 9°11′E / 41.250°N 9.183°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Sardinia |
| Province | Sassari (SS) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Stefano Ilario Pisciottu |
| Area | |
| • Total | 101.19 km2 (39.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 40 m (130 ft) |
| Population (30 November 2014)[1] | |
| • Total | 5,211 |
| • Density | 51/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Lungunesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 07028 |
| Dialing code | 0789 |
| Patron saint | Santa Teresa |
| Website | Official website |
It has a permanent population of about 5,000, increasing to 10,000 to 15,000 with summer tourism. The main town square has various tourist shops and restaurants; many of these close in the off-season. Immediately to the north of the town is Rena Bianca, Santa Teresa's beach.
References
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External links
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Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Santa Teresa Gallura.
- the province of Sassari Official website (in Italian and English)
- Webzine about Sardinia
- Tourist information for Sardinia
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