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Cala Gonone
Spend 2 days in Cala Gonone: one day for boat tours of the Bay of Orosei beaches, another for a hike in Gennargentu National Park.
Cala Gonone is a small coastal town on Sardinia's east coast, bordering the Bay of Orosei National Park. Its main attractions are boat trips to secluded coves and the nearby mountain trails. A two‑day stay lets you see the key sights without rushing.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- EUR
- Best months
- May–Sep
- avoid Jul–Aug (heat, crowding)
- Airports
- OLB · AHO · CAG
- Nights
- 2
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- 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.
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- 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 ▾
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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 Cala Gonone112 ▾
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 Cala Gonone, 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
- SafetyCala Gonone is safe for tourists; keep an eye on personal belongings on crowded boats and stay on marked trails in the park.
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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 and ambulance · 1530 coast guard (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.
- AirportOLB Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (about 1½ h by car).
- Getting aroundWalk or use local minibuses in town; boat tours depart from the harbour.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- Coffee€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))€15–20 (≈ US$18–25)
- Budget bedCamping pitch, a night, per person€15 (≈ US$18)
- Mid-range bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€110 (≈ US$130)
- High-end bedHotel room (double), a night, per room€180 (≈ US$250)
A day, not counting the bed: Budget €30 (≈ US$35) · Mid €70 (≈ US$85) · High €130 (≈ US$160)
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 Airport (about 1½ h by car) · AHO Alghero Fertilia Airport (about 2 h by car) · CAG Cagliari Elmas Airport (about 2½ h by car)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
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12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
Feb
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Mar
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15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
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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
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Care
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
Oct
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22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
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17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
Dec
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13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
Best: May–Jun, Sep. Mixed: Jul–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)), coolest Jan (5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C) low), wettest Jan (8 rain days), driest Jul (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Cala Gonone: 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
12°C (54°F)54°F (12°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Feb
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
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Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
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Apr
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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May
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
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Jun
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
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Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
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Sep
27°C (81°F)81°F (27°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
4 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
6 rd
Nov
17°C (63°F)63°F (17°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
7 rd
Dec
13°C (55°F)55°F (13°C)
6°C (43°F)43°F (6°C)
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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
Walk or use local minibuses in town; boat tours depart from the harbour. For park hikes, rent a car or join a guided trek.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Gennargentu National Park
goDoor to door: ≈1 h total
Car or guided shuttle from town, about 30 min
Popular hikes to Supramonte and S'Abba Meica.
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.
Hotel la Favorita
central, sea view; good for a night after boat tours
Camping CalaGonone
budget option on the beachfront
B&Bs and farmhouses
various small properties listed on the official site
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) excl. bed
- Mid
- €60–100 (≈ US$70–120) excl. bed
- High
- €120 (≈ US$140)+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Hotel room (double)1 × 2 nights × €110 | €220 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × €70 | €280 |
| Boat tour (full‑day, includes fuel)2 × €100 · check | €200 |
| Car rental (day)2 × €55 · check | €110 |
| eSIM (1 week data)2 × €15 · check | €30 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | €84 |
| Trip total≈ €231 per person per day, bed included | €924≈ US$1,100 |
2026 estimate in euros; flights and inter‑island ferries excluded.
Prices of common things
| Seafood plate (e.g., grilled fish) | €12–20 (≈ US$14–25) |
| Coffee | €1–2 (≈ US$2–3) |
| Bottle of local wine | €5–12 (≈ US$6–14) |
| Taxi (5 km) | €15–20 (≈ US$18–25) |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Boat tour slots fill quickly in high season; book ahead (official harbour site).
- Summer heat can be intense on mountain trails; carry water and sun protection.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 112
- Fire and ambulance
- 115
- Coast guard
- 1530
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Emergency
- Police112
- Fire and ambulance115
- Coast guard1530
Embassy
US consulate in Rome; Italian emergency number 112.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Olbia → Cala Gonone (car): about €80 (≈ US$95) for a rental car day plus fuel (check)
- Boat tour of Bay of Orosei: ≈ €80 per person, full day (check)
Say or show
- Scusi — Excuse me / Sorry (skuˈzi)
- Grazie — Thank you (ˈɡrattsje)
- Quanto costa? — How much is it? (ˈkwanto ˈkosta)
- Dove è il porto? — Where is the harbour? (ˈdove ɛ il ˈpɔrto)
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 Cala Gonone. 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 (heat, crowding) · month by month →
- 3 airports and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Boat‑tour package (incl. fuel) for €80 per day (check official harbour price).
- Car‑rental for park access, €40 day + fuel.
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