Major city · Italy
Porto Pino
Half-day to one day: beach, dunes and a walk to the pink-sand cove. Not a base — sleep in Carbonia or Sant'Antioco.
Porto Pino is a beach-and-dunes pocket on the southwest Sardinian coast, known for its white and pink sand, clear water, and a pine forest. It has no real town centre — a few seasonal bars and a campsite. The draw is the beach itself and the short walk to Spiaggia dei Pini. Most visitors come by car from Carbonia (15 min) or Sant'Antioco (20 min) for a half-day or a full day. There is no bank, no supermarket and very limited accommodation.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot, peak prices)
- Airport
- CAG
- Nights
- 0 (day trip)
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- 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
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- 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 Porto Pino112 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Porto Pino, 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
- SafetyVery safe.
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- RestroomsFew public toilets; use bars (buy a coffee), museums and stations, where some charge €1 (≈ US$2).Italy-wide
- Emergency numbers112 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.
- AirportCAG Cagliari Elmas (About 1 h by car via SS130 and SP73).
- Getting aroundCar essential.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a beach kiosk€1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3)
- Street or quick mealPanino (sandwich)€6–10 (≈ US$7–12)
- BeerBeer (330 ml)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
- Budget bedDouble room in Sant'Antioco, a night, per room€55 (≈ US$65)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in Carbonia, a night, per room€90 (≈ US$110)
- High-end bedDouble room in Carbonia, a night, per room€140 (≈ US$170)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €40 (≈ US$50) · Mid €80 (≈ US$95) · 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 by car via SS130 and SP73)
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
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14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Mar
not flagged
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
May
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Jun
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Jul
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Avoid
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
Best
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
Nov
not flagged
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
Dec
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Porto Pino: 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)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Feb
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
8 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
5 rd
Oct
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Nov
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Dec
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
8°C (46°F)46°F (8°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
Car essential. The beach has a large free car park (check for seasonal overflow). On foot: the Spiaggia dei Pini is a 10–15 min walk from the car park along a sandy path.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Car to Calasetta (25 min), then ferry (30 min)
Tuna-town on San Pietro island; good for a half-day.
Door to door: About 1.5 h
Car via SS126 and SS197, about 1 h 15 min
Coastal cliffs and Piscinas dunes; a full day.
Isili
cautionDoor to door: About 1.25 h
Car via SS130, about 1 h
Nuraghe Isili and the 'S'archittu' arch; a half-day if you are into archaeology.
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.
Carbonia
15 min drive; hotels and services; best base for a night.
Sant'Antioco
20 min drive; island town with more accommodation and restaurants.
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
- €30–50 (≈ US$35–60) (fuel, picnic, parking)
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) (lunch at a beach bar, dinner in Carbonia)
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ (rental car, restaurant meals, accommodation in Carbonia)
Trip budget
| Double room in Carbonia1 × 1 night × €90 | €90 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × €80 | €160 |
| Car rental, one day1 × €55 | €55 |
| Fuel Cagliari–Porto Pino return1 × €20 | €20 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €33 |
| Trip total≈ €179 per person per day, bed included | €358≈ US$450 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a beach kiosk | €1.50–2.50 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Panino (sandwich) | €6–10 (≈ US$7–12) |
| Beer (330 ml) | €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) |
| Parking (all day, peak season) | €5–10 (≈ US$6–12) (check) |
| Sunbed and umbrella (if available) | €15–25 (≈ US$18–30) per day (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- No ATM, no supermarket in Porto Pino; bring cash and supplies.
- Pink sand is fragile: do not take sand away (protected dune system).
- Summer weekends: car park fills by 10:00.Summer weekends: car park fills by 10:00 AM.
- No lifeguard on all stretches; swim with care.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- Coast guard
- 1530
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- Coast guard1530
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 → Porto Pino by car: about 1 h, €10–15 (≈ US$12–18) fuel (check)
- Carbonia → Porto Pino by car: about 15 min, €3–5 (≈ US$4–6) fuel
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAHT-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (KWAHN-toh COH-stah)
- Dov'è la spiaggia? — Where is the beach? (doh-VEH lah spee-AH-jah)
- Posso pagare con carta? — Can I pay by card? (POH-soh pah-GAH-reh kon KAR-tah)
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 Porto Pino. 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: May–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, hot, peak prices) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 3 day-trips, door to door
- 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Place pages for Spiaggia dei Pini and the dune trail with verified seasonal opening of the beach bar.
- Eat pages for the two seasonal kiosks with last-order times.
- Car-park capacity and overflow lot field-checked for July and August.
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