Dorgali () is a town and comune (municipality) in the Province of Nuoro in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy, located about northeast of Cagliari and about east of Nuoro in the seaside Supramonte mountain area. It has 8,238 inhabitants.

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.

Demographics

As of 2026, the population is 8,238, of which 50.0% are male, and 50.0% are female. Minors make up 14.8% of the population, and seniors make up 24.9%.

Immigration

As of 2025, immigrants make up 5.3% of the population. The 5 largest foreign countries of birth are Germany, France, Romania, Belgium, and Switzerland.

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

References

External links

• Official website

• Dorgali in the Gulf of Orosei