Elevation

[?] Elevation of a city refers to the height above sea level at which the city is located, measured in meters.
129

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.
10900

Real Population (5km)

[?] Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.
42500

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.
84

Region

Sardegna

Walkability

Very Walkable

Housing availability

[?] Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.
Low

Avg Download Speed (Mbps) / Avg Upload Speed (Mbps)

72
/ 17

Climate Description

Mild climate, no snow, warm summers, gentle winters, ample sun, moderate and even rainfall.

Guspini

Sardegna

Historic town in Sardinia with a mix of cultural activities, agriculture, and mining industries.

Quality of Life Score

[?]Factors in air quality, amenities, walkability, population, and environmental risks. Higher scores suggest better living conditions.

74

Quality of Infrastructure

[?]Measures internet speed, healthcare access, airports, rail, and walkability. Higher scores mean better connectivity and essential services.

56

Quality of Economy

[?]Based on income, property prices, job availability, and population density. Higher scores indicate stronger economic conditions.

63

Summary

Guspini, nestled in the heart of Sardinia, offers expats a compelling blend of historical richness and vibrant local life. This town, renowned for its proximity to significant archaeological sites like the Miniera di Montevecchio and the Chiesa di San Nicolo, is not just a gateway to Sardinia’s past but also a hub of cultural activities. Local industries, especially agriculture and mining, shape its economy, providing residents with a taste of traditional Sardinian life.
However, potential expats should be mindful of some challenges. Guspini’s job market can be limiting, often skewed towards lower-wage opportunities, and locals report bureaucratic hurdles that can complicate residency processes. Despite these drawbacks, the town boasts excellent air quality and is just a short drive from stunning beaches, making it an attractive choice for retirees seeking a quiet Mediterranean lifestyle amidst a tight-knit community.

✅ Pros

– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Opportunities for integration within the local community.
– Quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Air quality is generally good and beneficial for health.
– Less touristy, providing a quieter lifestyle and local charm.
– Reasonable infrastructure supporting daily needs and transportation.
– Scenic natural surroundings ideal for outdoor activities.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Strong sense of community among residents and locals.

❌ Cons

– Limited healthcare score may raise concerns for some residents.
– Employment opportunities are fewer than in larger cities.
– Infrastructure score suggests occasional transport and service shortcomings.
– Internet speeds may frustrate heavy users or remote workers.
– Limited educational facilities for families with school-aged children.
– Quiet lifestyle may feel isolating for some expats.
– Local shops may have less variety than urban centers.
– Language barrier could complicate integration for non-Italian speakers.
– Unemployment rate higher than the national average.
– Cultural activities may be fewer compared to tourist-heavy areas.

Guspini Demographics

Population

[?] This is a town's official population, measured each year by the national statistics authority.

10900

Real Population (5km band)

[?] Our "Real Population" metric reflects more accurately a town's real size by including inhabitants in the immediate vicinity of the town's official borders.

42500

Births Per 100 Deaths

30.0

Population Data Source

ISTAT,2023

Estimated Unemployment Rate

Touristy Index

[?] Calculation of tourist density index for the city, comparing its total tourist number to the overall average tourist number of the region relative to its own population.The index indicates how a location’s tourist density compares to the average, with values above 100 representing higher-than-average density and values below 100 representing lower-than-average density.

Not Touristic

Income per capita (2023)

[?] This is an estimation of average income per resident for this town, based on 2023 data from the Italian Ministry of Finance.

18000

Income rank in Italy (2023)

[?] This is a ranking of the town's average income per resident, against the full list of townships in Italy.

5433 out of 7901

Infrastructure and Connectivity

Closest Airport

Name

Cagliari Elmas (Cagliari)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

53min(s)

Cagliari Elmas Airport (CAG), situated near Cagliari in Sardinia, Italy, serves as the largest airport on the island with a passenger traffic of approximately 4.39 million in 2022, reflecting its significance. It acts as a focus city for airlines like Ryanair and Volotea, offering numerous year-round and seasonal routes across Europe, including major destinations such as London, Milan, and Budapest. The airport is particularly busy in the summer season, supporting a wide network of holiday and charter flights, and it emphasises environmental sustainability through initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions and improve energy efficiency.

2nd Closest Airport

Name

Alghero Fertilia (Alghero)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

6

Driving Time

131min(s)

Alghero Fertilia Airport, situated near Alghero in northern Sardinia, Italy, is a medium-sized airport catering to over 1.5 million passengers annually. Primarily serving as a hub for Ryanair, Volotea, and ITA Airways, it connects travellers to key destinations such as Rome, Milan, and Pisa, with flights to 31 destinations in 12 countries. The airport is notably busy during the summer months, handling a mix of scheduled, budget, and charter flights, making it a convenient entry point for tourists visiting Sardinia.

3rd Closest Airport

Name

Costa Smeralda (Olbia)

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby airport stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

6

Driving Time

145min(s)

Costa Smeralda Airport (Olbia) is situated in Olbia, Sardinia, Italy, and serves as a key air gateway to the region. In 2022, the airport handled over 3 million passengers and offers a wide range of destinations primarily within Europe with significant seasonal flights. Notable airlines operating include Ryanair, British Airways, and EasyJet, providing connectivity to cities like London, Frankfurt, and Barcelona, making it a convenient hub for tourists during the high season.

Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Uras-Mogoro

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

19min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Uras-Mogoro includes multiple rail lines serviced primarily by Trenitalia and Italo. Key destinations connected by direct trains from this station include Oristano, Sassari, Cagliari, Olbia, Cagliari Elmas, and Villasor.

The frequency of departures varies by destination: there are around 13 trains per day to Oristano, 8 to Sassari, 15 to Cagliari, 6 to Olbia, 17 to Cagliari Elmas, and 19 to Villasor. The first and last trains typically operate between the morning and late evening, with services generally starting as early as 4:27 and running until around 23:45.

The station does not facilitate high-speed trains primarily but operates regional services.

2nd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di Marrubiu-Terralba-Arborea

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

5

Driving Time

25min(s)

Train service at Stazione di Marrubiu-Terralba-Arborea includes the following:

– **Rail Lines**: The station primarily serves regional (REG) train services, particularly towards Cagliari.

– **Key Destinations**: Direct trains connect to various destinations, with notable services to Cagliari and other regional areas.

– **Train Operators**: The main operator for services at this station is Trenitalia, which is the primary train operator in Italy.

– **Frequency of Departures**: Trains generally run approximately every hour, but this can vary by time of day and specific services.

– **Type of Trains**: The station primarily handles regional trains, with no high-speed services available.

This summary reflects the structured overview of train services at Stazione di Marrubiu-Terralba-Arborea based on current operational details.

3rd Closest Rail

Name

Stazione di San Gavino

Connectivity Score

[?] Measures travel time and service quality of nearby rail stations. Higher scores mean better transport access.

7

Driving Time

31min(s)

Train service at Stazione di San Gavino offers a connection along the Cagliari-Golfo Aranci railway line. Key destinations reachable by direct trains include Cagliari, Sassari, and Oristano. The main operator for these services is Trenitalia. Departures are fairly frequent, with approximately 27 trains to Cagliari daily, translating to services approximately every 30-45 minutes. The station primarily services regional trains, with no direct high-speed train services available.

Infrastructure & Amenities

Within 10km

Auto Repair Shops

11

Bars

36

Cafes

14

Cinemas

5

Dentists

10

Golf Courses

0

Gyms

2

Health Clinics

27

Hiking Trails

9

Historical Sites

29

Libraries

1

Museums

1

Parks

2

Pharmacies

0

Restaurants

4

Shopping Centres

1

Supermarkets

66

Spas

13

Beach

Name

S'Enna 'E S'Arca

Driving Distance

25mins

Water Quality Rating

1 - Excellent

Mountain Resort

Name

S'Arena (area per dry skiing)

Driving Distance

110mins

Healthcare

Healthcare Score

[?] Evaluates hospital/clinic access, drive time to care, and regional quality rankings. Higher scores mean better healthcare.

23

Nearest Hospital Name

Nostra Signora di Bonaria-P.So

Drive Time to Nearest Hospital

30 minutes

Hospitals and Clinics Within 10km

2

Local Public Healthcare Provider

ASL N. 6 DEL MEDIO CAMPIDANO

Healthcare Quality Description

In this area of Sardinia, healthcare services present notable discrepancies in delivery quality. Local hospital care exhibits moderate standards compared to national metrics. Cardiovascular care performs well, demonstrated by high efficiency in managing post-heart attack scenarios. However, the response to bone fractures and breast cancer surgery is considerably slower than the national average, potentially extending recovery periods. Heart failure readmissions are above average, yet there is room for improvement. The absence of provided data regarding prompt treatment of STEMIs reflects potential challenges in cardiac emergency responsiveness. Variability across services indicates critical considerations for prospective expatriates and retirees.

Safety

Seismic Zone (risk of earthquakes)

[?] Official seismic zones classify areas based on earthquake risk.

Moderate to Low Earthquake Risk

Road Accidents Rate per 10k Inhabitants

[?] Calculation of road accidents per 10,000 people based on the number of deaths and injuries registered in roads for year 2022 for the city.

41

Percentage of Population at Landslide Risk

[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate landslide risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.

81

Percentage of Population at Flood Risk

[?] Percentage of the population in high or moderate flood risk zones. Higher values indicate greater environmental risk.

0

Car Insurance Price Index

[?] The car insurance price index is a measure of how a city's average car insurance premium compares to the national average, expressed as a percentage. A value of 100 indicates that the city's premium is equal to the national average. Values above 100 show higher premiums, while values below 100 show lower premiums.

88.415

Housing & Property Market

Housing availability

[?] Based on total number of properties (sale and rent) classifies housing availability into five categories: low, relativel ylow, medium, relatively high and high.

Low

Property Prices per m²

[?] Calculation of property sale prices per square meter for apartments, houses in the city. Median (50th Percentile): The midpoint price, where half the values are above and half below. First Quartile (25th Percentile): The price below which 25% of properties fall. Third Quartile (75th Percentile): The price below which 75% of properties fall.

First Quartile

349

Median

566

Third Quartile

925

Connectivity & Digital Access

Walkability Description

Very Walkable

Avg Download Speed (Mbps)

72

Fast Download Speed (Mbps)

87

Slow Download Speed (Mbps)

54

Education

Avg Schools Ranking (All Criteria)

[?] This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking at all the indicators provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year. Note that figures are only provided by the ministry at the school catchment area level, and therefore several schools may be grouped together.

Bottom 10%

Avg Schools Ranking (Standardised Tests)

[?] This ranking shows in which decile the town's public schools fall while looking the students' results in national standardised tests. The data is provided by the Italian Ministry of Education for the most recent available year.

Bottom 10%

Counts of School

Climate & Weather

Precipitation

[?] Based on daily climate data for precipitation from OPEN-METEO this parameter indicates how a city's annual precipitation compares to others in terms of percentage, with values ranging from 0 (lowest) to 1 (highest). For example, a percentile rank of 0.75 means the city's total precipitation is higher than 75% of other cities.

Very Low (Bottom 10%)

Sunshine

Very High (81st-90th percentile)

Snowfall

Very Low (Bottom 10%)

Min Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

6.7

Max Annual Temperature (°C)

[?] This parameter represents the monthly average of daily minimum temperatures for January, based on data from OPEN-METEO.

30.6

Climate Description

Guspini's climate is characterized by mild temperatures and a pronounced lack of snow, reflecting its Mediterranean setting. Summers in Guspini are notably warm, often reaching the peak of warmth, while winters are gentle and free from frosty extremes. The region enjoys an ample amount of sunlight throughout the year, ensuring that days are predominantly bright and clear. Precipitation is moderate, with rainfall distributed evenly across the seasons, preserving the natural greenery and agricultural vitality of the area. This balanced climate makes Guspini an appealing destination for expatriates and retirees seeking a stable and accommodating weather pattern.

Annual Temperature Chart (Min)

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Annual Temperature Chart (Max)

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Sunny Days By Month

Climate data provided by Open Meteo, based on 2010–2022 averages.

Environmental & Air Quality

Classifications

PM10

[?] PM10 levels indicate Good air quality at 0–20 µg/m³, Fair at 20–40 µg/m³, Moderate at 40–50 µg/m³, Poor at 50–100 µg/m³, Very Poor at 100–150 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 150–1200 µg/m³.

Good

PM2.5

[?] PM2.5 is Good if PM2.5 levels are between 0–10 µg/m³, Fair between 10–20 µg/m³, Moderate between 20–25 µg/m³, Poor between 25–50 µg/m³, Very Poor between 50–75 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor between 75–800 µg/m³.

Good

NO2

[?] NO₂ levels are considered Good at 0–40 µg/m³, Fair at 40–90 µg/m³, Moderate at 90–120 µg/m³, Poor at 120–230 µg/m³, Very Poor at 230–340 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 340–1000 µg/m³.

Good

SO2

[?] SO₂ levels indicate Good air quality at 0–100 µg/m³, Fair at 100–200 µg/m³, Moderate at 200–350 µg/m³, Poor at 350–500 µg/m³, Very Poor at 500–750 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 750–1250 µg/m³.

Good

O₃

[?] For O₃, the air is Good at 0–50 µg/m³, Fair at 50–100 µg/m³, Moderate at 100–130 µg/m³, Poor at 130–240 µg/m³, Very Poor at 240–380 µg/m³, and Extremely Poor at 380–800 µg/m³.

Fair

Air Quality Rating

[?] Based on PM10, PM2.5, NO2, SO2, and ozone levels. Higher scores indicate cleaner air.

84

Air Quality Description

Guspini, nestled in the heart of Italy, offers a promising environment in terms of air quality that expats and retirees would appreciate. Sampling reveals commendable levels of particulate matter; both larger (PM10) and finer particles (PM2.5) are well within safe limits, classified as ‘Good.’ Similarly, nitrogen and sulfur dioxide levels are notably low, reflecting conscientious management and a lesser burden of industrial pollutants. Ozone levels, slightly higher, receive a ‘Fair’ classification, indicating moderate exposure. Overall, Guspini presents a relatively clean air profile conducive to those looking for a healthier lifestyle adaptation.

Guspini, nestled in the heart of Italy, offers a promising environment in terms of air quality that expats and retirees would appreciate. Sampling reveals commendable levels of particulate matter; both larger (PM10) and finer particles (PM2.5) are well within safe limits, classified as ‘Good.’ Similarly, nitrogen and sulfur dioxide levels are notably low, reflecting conscientious management and a lesser burden of industrial pollutants. Ozone levels, slightly higher, receive a ‘Fair’ classification, indicating moderate exposure. Overall, Guspini presents a relatively clean air profile conducive to those looking for a healthier lifestyle adaptation.

Town Descriptions

Getting There

Guspini is accessible primarily via the SS131 road, which connects it to major cities in Sardinia. The nearest key airports are Cagliari Elmas and Alghero Fertilia, while local train stations offer varying degrees of connectivity. Overall, the town’s infrastructure is moderately rated.

Getting Around

Local Cuisine

The culinary scene in Guspini, Sardegna, is deeply rooted in traditional Sardinian cuisine, showcasing local specialties such as Culurgiones (dumplings), Malloreddus (gnocchi), and Fregola (couscous). The region also prides itself on its seafood, with dishes featuring octopus and shrimp, and iconic local products like Pecorino Sardo cheese and Pane Carasau bread. Dining options range from traditional Italian eateries serving typical Sardinian dishes to establishments that may incorporate international influences. However, there are currently no Michelin-starred restaurants in Guspini, reflecting a local yet robust dining landscape that emphasizes regional cuisine.

Shopping Overview

The area offers a range of shopping options, including various supermarkets and shopping centres. Key formats include grocery stores, larger shopping arenas, and local boutiques. Supermarkets provide essentials and local products. Shopping centres feature a collection of outlets, from grocery to specialty shops. There are larger retail venues attracting diverse clientele, facilitating both everyday shopping and special purchases. The shopping environment caters well to expats and retirees seeking convenience and variety in their retail experiences.

Neighborhoods

Green Areas and Parks

Guspini, in Sardegna, offers a variety of outdoor activities and trails, ideal for retirees and outdoor enthusiasts. Notable trails include Monte Santa Margherita and Sa Rocca Incuaddigada, suitable for hiking. The area also features paths like Guspini – Su Montixeddu – Genna ‘e Frongia – Su Mori de Luziferu. These trails traverse diverse landscapes, providing opportunities for leisurely walks or more challenging hikes. Outdoor activities are complemented by the nearby Montevecchio, historically significant for its mining past, adding cultural interest to recreational pursuits.

✅ Pros

– Mild Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters.
– Rich cultural and historical heritage to explore and enjoy.
– Opportunities for integration within the local community.
– Quality healthcare services available for residents.
– Air quality is generally good and beneficial for health.
– Less touristy, providing a quieter lifestyle and local charm.
– Reasonable infrastructure supporting daily needs and transportation.
– Scenic natural surroundings ideal for outdoor activities.
– Affordable cost of living compared to larger Italian cities.
– Strong sense of community among residents and locals.

❌ Cons

– Limited healthcare score may raise concerns for some residents.
– Employment opportunities are fewer than in larger cities.
– Infrastructure score suggests occasional transport and service shortcomings.
– Internet speeds may frustrate heavy users or remote workers.
– Limited educational facilities for families with school-aged children.
– Quiet lifestyle may feel isolating for some expats.
– Local shops may have less variety than urban centers.
– Language barrier could complicate integration for non-Italian speakers.
– Unemployment rate higher than the national average.
– Cultural activities may be fewer compared to tourist-heavy areas.

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