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Budoni
Two nights for a beach holiday on Sardinia's northeast coast; one night if you are driving the SS125 and want a quiet stop.
Budoni is a seaside resort on Sardinia's northeast coast, with 18 km of sandy beaches and a transparent sea. It is quieter than nearby San Teodoro and Olbia, and most visitors come for a week of sun, swimming and seafood. The town itself has few sights beyond the beach, so the decision is about how much beach time you want.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, expensive), Nov–Mar (many places closed)
- Airport
- OLB
- Nights
- 2
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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 Budoni113 ▾
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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 Budoni, 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
- SafetyBudoni is a safe resort 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.
- AirportcheckOLB Olbia Costa Smeralda (About 40 min by car; check shuttle and taxi availability).
- Getting aroundA car is the most practical way to reach beaches and nearby towns.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee at a bar€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
- Sit-down mealSeafood dinner for two€50–80 (≈ US$60–95)
- BeerBus to Olbia€5–8 (≈ US$6–10) (check)
- Budget bedApartment or villa (up to 4), a night, per room€120 (≈ US$140)
- Mid-range bedDouble room in a B&B or hotel, a night, per room€130 (≈ US$160)
- High-end bedDouble room in a B&B or hotel, a night, per room€200 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €60 (≈ US$70) · Mid €120 (≈ US$140) · High €200 (≈ US$250)
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
- OLB Olbia Costa Smeralda (About 40 min by car; check shuttle and taxi availability)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
Feb
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Mar
Avoid
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Apr
not flagged
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Jun
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jul
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Aug
Care
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
not flagged
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
Avoid
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°C)
Dec
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (31°C (88°F)88°F (31°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
Budoni: 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)
8 rd
Feb
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
7 rd
Mar
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
7 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
8 rd
May
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
5 rd
Jun
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
3 rd
Jul
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
1 rd
Aug
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
2 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7 rd
Nov
19°C (66°F)66°F (19°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
A car is the most practical way to reach beaches and nearby towns. Buses connect Budoni to Olbia and Nuoro, but are infrequent. Walking and cycling work within the centre.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
San Teodoro
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Car, about 15 min north on SS125
Larger resort with more restaurants and nightlife.
Olbia
goDoor to door: About 50 min
Car, about 40 min north on SS125
Ferry port, airport, shops and the archaeological museum.
Posada
goDoor to door: About 15 min
Car, about 10 min south on SS125
Hilltop medieval village with a castle and views.
Maddalena Archipelago
goDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car to Palau (about 1 h), then ferry
A full day; take a boat tour from Palau or La Maddalena.
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.
Budoni centre
Close to shops and restaurants; a short walk to the beach.
Limpiddu
South of the centre, quieter, with B&Bs and villas near the sea.
Porto Ottiolu
About 10 km (6.2 mi) away; a harbour with restaurants and boat trips.About 6.2 mi (10 km) away; a harbour with restaurants and boat trips.
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
- €60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
- Mid
- €90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
- High
- €150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Double room in a B&B or hotel1 × 2 nights × €130 | €260 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €120 | €480 |
| Car rental, one week (economy)1 × €350 · check | €350 |
| Dinner for two with wine1 × €60 | €60 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €115 |
| Trip total≈ €316 per person per day, bed included | €1,265≈ US$1,500 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded.
Prices of common things
| Coffee at a bar | €1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2) |
| Gelato | €2.50–4 (≈ US$3–5) |
| Pizza margherita | €8–12 (≈ US$10–14) |
| Seafood dinner for two | €50–80 (≈ US$60–95) |
| Bus to Olbia | €5–8 (≈ US$6–10) (check) |
| Taxi from Olbia airport | €60–80 (≈ US$70–95) (check) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- In July and August the town population swells to 60,000–70,000 tourists; book accommodation and restaurant tables ahead.
- Many restaurants and shops close from November to March.
- The SS125 can be busy in summer; allow extra time for transfers.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 113
- Fire
- 115
- Ambulance
- 118
- General emergency
- 112
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A questo indirizzo, per favoreTo this address, please
Emergency
- Police113
- Fire115
- Ambulance118
- General emergency112
Embassy
My embassy: —
Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Olbia airport → Budoni: about €60–80 (≈ US$70–95) by taxi (check)
- Budoni → San Teodoro: about €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) by taxi
Say or show
- Ciao — Hello (chow)
- Grazie — Thank you (GRAHT-see-eh)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh COS-tah)
- Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel CON-toh per fah-VOH-reh)
- Dov'è la spiaggia? — Where is the beach? (doh-VEH lah spee-AH-jah)
English is spoken in tourist areas; Italian is useful in smaller shops.
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 Budoni. 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–Sep · avoid Jul–Aug (crowded, expensive), Nov–Mar (many places closed) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas 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
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