Talana is a town and comune in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. The town is located above a valley, at an elevation of almost 700 metres. …Talana is a town and comune in the province of Nuoro, Sardinia, Italy. The town is located above a valley, at an elevation of almost 700 metres. The area has been occupied since the Bronze Age, with many nuraghes nearby. It was part of the Giudicato of Cagliari in medieval times. There is a hotel and several bed and breakfasts in the town.