Major city · Italy
Isili
Half a day is enough to see the Nuraghe Is Paras and the Maratè Museum; use Isili as a lunch stop on a Sardinia road trip, not a base.
Isili is a small town in south-central Sardinia with a well-preserved nuraghe and an ethnographic museum. Most travellers pass through on the way to the coast or the Gennargentu mountains. One hour for the nuraghe, another for the museum, then move on.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot, quiet)
- Airport
- CAG
- Nights
- 0
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Rules in force · 8Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window…
- Europe ↗Non-EU visitors get 90 days in any rolling 180-day window, counted across all 29 Schengen states together — not per country; the Entry/Exit System now logs each crossing, so an overstay is detected automatically.
- Europe ↗On the first Schengen entry since EES began, non-EU travellers give four fingerprints and a face photo at the border instead of a passport stamp; there is nothing to apply for or pay in advance.
- Italy and Malta ↗The region's headline sights run on timed tickets that sell out: book the Vatican Museums, the Colosseum, the Uffizi, the Last Supper and Malta's Hypogeum before you fix train and hotel dates.
- Italy and Malta ↗Budget for per-night city taxes in Italy (up to about €10 a person in Rome), Malta's per-night environmental contribution, and Venice's day-visitor fee on peak days; none are included in most online room prices.
- Italy ↗Italy is in the Schengen area. Check the entry rules for your passport on official sources; the EU's Entry/Exit System registers non-EU visitors at the first Schengen border, and further pre-travel authorisation rules are being introduced.
- Italy ↗Historic centres are ZTL limited-traffic zones: cameras fine any unauthorised car that enters, often months later through the hire company. Park outside and walk in.
- Italy ↗Regional train tickets bought on paper must be validated in the machine on the platform before boarding; digital tickets carry a time and need no stamping.
- Italy ↗Venice charges day-visitors an access fee on selected peak days; check the city's official site if you are not sleeping there.
Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide
What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Isili113 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Isili, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Currency is the euro (EUR, €).Italy-wide
- SIM or eSIMTIM, Vodafone, WindTre and Iliad sell prepaid SIMs in shops and at airports; a passport and an Italian tax code (codice fiscale…Italy-wide
- Tap waterTap water is safe unless signed otherwise; Rome's nasoni fountains run all day.Italy-wide
- TippingRestaurant: Coperto or service may already be on the bill; leave €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) a person or round up for good service.Italy-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F/L. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Italy-wide
- SafetyIsili is a quiet, low-crime town.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers113 police · 115 fire · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysMany state museums close on Monday; the Vatican Museums close on most Sundays.Italy-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportcheckCAG Cagliari Elmas (About 1 h 15 min by car via SS131 and SS128; check bus connections.).
- Getting aroundWalkable centre.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.00–1.20 (≈ US$2)
- BeerBeer (33 cl)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedB&B double room, a night, per room€60 (≈ US$70)
- Mid-range bedB&B double room, a night, per room€80 (≈ US$95)
- High-end bedB&B double room, a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €50 (≈ US$60) · Mid €90 (≈ US$110) · High €150 (≈ US$180)
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- CAG Cagliari Elmas (About 1 h 15 min by car via SS131 and SS128; check bus connections.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
not flagged
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Isili: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
8 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5 rd
Jun
29°C (84°F)84°F (29°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
3 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Aug
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
4 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
9 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
9 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walkable centre. A car is needed to reach the town from the main road and for onward travel.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Cagliari
goDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
Car via SS128 and SS131, about 1 h 15 min
Capital city with Roman ruins, museums and beaches.
Door to door: 1 h
Car via SS128 and SS197, about 1 h
Mining heritage and the Costa Verde beaches.
Door to door: 2 h 30 min
Car to Calasetta (about 1 h 30 min) then ferry
Full day: ferry schedule check required.
Porto Pino
goDoor to door: 1 h 15 min
Car via SS128 and SS197, about 1 h 15 min
White sand beach and dunes.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Town centre
A few B&Bs and hotels within walking distance of the sights.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) excl. bed
- Mid
- €80–130 (≈ US$95–160) excl. bed
- High
- €130 (≈ US$160)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| B&B double room1 × 1 night × €80 | €80 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €90 | €180 |
| Nuraghe Is Paras entry2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Maratè Museum entry2 × €5 · check | €10 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €28 |
| Trip total≈ €154 per person per day, bed included | €308≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in euros; car rental and fuel excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.00–1.20 (≈ US$2) |
| Pasta dish at a trattoria | €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) |
| Pizza margherita | €7–10 (≈ US$9–12) |
| Beer (33 cl) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Bottle of water (1 L) | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Nuraghe Is Paras may have limited opening hours: check the official site or call ahead.
- Restaurants and shops close for a long lunch (roughly 13:00–16:00) and on Sundays.Restaurants and shops close for a long lunch (roughly 1:00 PM–4:00 PM) and on Sundays.
- No train station; the nearest rail stop is in Senorbì, about 15 km (9.3 mi) away.No train station; the nearest rail stop is in Senorbì, about 9.3 mi (15 km) away.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- EU emergency
- 112
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- EU emergency112
Embassy
The US has a consulate in Cagliari (check address); most other countries: embassies in Rome.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Cagliari → Isili by car: about 1 h 15 min, about €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) in fuel (check)
- Taxi from Senorbì station: about €25–35 (≈ US$30–45), about 15 min (check)
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAHT-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh COS-tah)
- Dov'è il nuraghe? — Where is the nuraghe? (doh-VEH eel noo-RAH-geh)
- Vorrei un tavolo per due — I'd like a table for two (vor-RAY oon TAH-voh-loh per DOO-eh)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel CON-toh per fah-VOH-reh)
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Isili. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot, quiet) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 1 area to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 4 day-trips, door to door
- 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
- officialComune di Isili
- secondaryWikivoyage: Isili, revision 4073828 (CC BY-SA 4.0)
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