#103 European Rank

Cala Luna

Golfo di Orosei, Sardinia, Italy•Tyrrhenian Sea• Best Season: June, July, August, September

Photo: Giorgio Galeotti (CC BY 4.0) · Wikimedia Commons source

EDITORIAL SCORE

4.69/ 5.0

SEA TEMPERATURE

26.1°C

August 30-year average

DAILY BUDGET

€45/day

SAND & SHORELINE

Golden Sand

Gradual Drop

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Golfo di Orosei, Sardinia · NOAA satellite data

Swipe 12 months ⇄

Warm Bathwater

Jan

14.4°C

Air 20°C

Feb

13.8°C

Air 21°C

Mar

14.0°C

Air 23°C

Apr

15.2°C

Air 26°C

May

17.9°C

Air 29°C

Jun

21.6°C

Air 32°C

Jul

24.8°C

Air 34°C

Peak

Aug

26.1°C

Air 34°C

Sep

24.5°C

Air 32°C

Oct

21.8°C

Air 29°C

Nov

18.8°C

Air 25°C

Dec

16.1°C

Air 22°C

Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology

Swimmable 10 Jun – 23 Oct (>21°C) · 135 days

30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Italy Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting4.6 / 5

Water Clarity & Cleanliness4.7 / 5

Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5

Atmosphere & Safety4.6 / 5

Accessibility & Entry Ease4.5 / 5

Affordability & Fair Pricing4.6 / 5

About Cala Luna

Pale sand and clear water beneath gaping limestone caves, the best-known cove on the Golfo di Orosei.

Key Beach Facts

Official Records

•Access: Accessible by boat/taxi-ferry from Cala Gonone, Arbatax, or Santa Maria Navarrese, or via a demanding 2.5-hour hiking trek from Cala Fuili.

•Protected Status / Environment: Parco Nazionale del Golfo di Orosei e del Gennargentu; Site of Community Importance.

•Notable Feature: Crescent-shaped beach with six massive limestone cliff caves opening onto the sand, backed by a freshwater pond and oleander grove at the mouth of Codula di Luna canyon.

Official Tourism Authorities:sardegnaturismo.it

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms

Showers

Free Parking

Yes

Food / Tavernas

Yes

Good for Kids

Dog Friendly

Yes

Lifeguard on Duty

Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals

Natural Cliff/Pine Shade

Yes

Wheelchair Accessible

Snorkeling & Watersports

Yes

Nudist / FKK Friendly

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Located near Golfo di Orosei, Sardinia. Accessible via regional coastal roads (40.226°N, 9.629°E).

•Clear and deep-shelving; calm most summer mornings.

•Reached by boat from Cala Gonone or a two-hour gorge hike, framed by limestone cliffs.

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

OLB / CAG · 35m drive

30-40 min drive to Emerald Coast beaches from Olbia (OLB).

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cala Luna

What is the water temperature at Cala Luna?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Cala Luna averages 26.1°C (79°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Cala Luna?

Cala Luna is classified as a golden sand shoreline located in Golfo di Orosei, Sardinia, Italy.

Is Cala Luna good for families with kids?

Cala Luna has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Cala Luna?

Free parking is available. No public restrooms directly on-site.

Getting Around & Activities

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Boat Tours & Excursions

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