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Major city · Italy

San Teodoro

Three nights: two full beach days and a half-day for the lagoon or Tavolara boat trip. Skip if you only have one day — the coast needs time.

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San Teodoro is the southern gateway to Sardinia's Emerald Coast, 25 km from Olbia. Its beaches — La Cinta and Cala Brandinchi — are among the best in Italy, and the lagoon hosts pink flamingos. The town itself is a low-key resort with a few bars and restaurants; the draw is the coast, not the town.

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3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
EUR
Best months
May–June, September–October
avoid July–August (crowded, expensive, hot), November–March (many places closed)
Airport
OLB
Nights
3

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This is a basic guide for San Teodoro: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
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.

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  • Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
  • Field-checked times and prices
Emergency numbers for San Teodoro113 ▾

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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 San Teodoro, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

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Cost cheat-sheet

2026 desk estimate · check

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)
  • BeerBeer (draft, 0.4 L)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
  • Metro or bus rideBus to Olbia (one way)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6) (check)
  • Budget bedHostel dorm bed, a night, per person€30 (≈ US$35)
  • Mid-range bedDouble room (B&B or hotel), a night, per room€150 (≈ US$180)
  • High-end bedDouble room (B&B or hotel), a night, per room€250 (≈ US$300)

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.

La Cinta beachCala Brandinchi (Tahiti beach)San Teodoro lagoon and flamingosTavolara Island boat trips
Airports
OLB Olbia Costa Smeralda Airport (About 25 km (16 mi), 30 min by car or bus. Summer direct flights from many European cities.)

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    14°C (57°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    17°C (63°F)

  4. Apr

    not flagged

    20°C (68°F)

  5. May

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    29°C (84°F)

  7. Jul

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  8. Aug

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    28°C (82°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    24°C (75°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    19°C (66°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    15°C (59°F)

Best: May–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Jul (32°C (90°F)), coolest Jan (7°C (45°F) low), wettest Nov (9 rain days), driest Jul (1). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

San Teodoro: next 7 days

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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)

7°C (45°F)

8 rd

Feb

15°C (59°F)

7°C (45°F)

7 rd

Mar

17°C (63°F)

9°C (48°F)

7 rd

Apr

20°C (68°F)

11°C (52°F)

7 rd

May

24°C (75°F)

14°C (57°F)

5 rd

Jun

29°C (84°F)

18°C (64°F)

3 rd

Jul

32°C (90°F)

21°C (70°F)

1 rd

Aug

32°C (90°F)

21°C (70°F)

2 rd

Sep

28°C (82°F)

18°C (64°F)

4 rd

Oct

24°C (75°F)

15°C (59°F)

7 rd

Nov

19°C (66°F)

11°C (52°F)

9 rd

Dec

15°C (59°F)

8°C (46°F)

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 best option for exploring beaches and the coast. In summer, a local bus (ARST) connects the town to La Cinta and Olbia. Taxis are available but scarce in low season.

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, not ride time

Tavolara Island

go

Door to door: About 1 h

Boat from Porto San Paolo (10 min drive north) or from San Teodoro port in summer

Part of the Tavolara and Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Preserve; boat tours run June–September. Check.

Olbia

go

Door to door: About 40 min

Car or ARST bus, about 30 min

Half-day for the old town, waterfront and ferry connections.

Maddalena Archipelago

go

Door to door: About 2 h

Car to Palau (about 1 h), then ferry to La Maddalena

Full day; boat tours from Palau or La Maddalena.

Santa Teresa Gallura

go

Door to door: About 1.5 h

Car, about 1 h 15 min

Capo Testa and the ferry to Corsica.

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

Walking distance to restaurants and bars; a 10–15 min walk to La Cinta beach.

La Cinta beachfront

Resorts and villas right on the sand; quieter at night, but you need a car or scooter for dinner.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
€60–90 (≈ US$70–110) excl. bed
Mid
€90–150 (≈ US$110–180) excl. bed
High
€150 (≈ US$180)+ excl. bed

Trip budget

2026 estimate · converts to your currency
Double room (B&B or hotel)1 × 3 nights × €150€450
Food, local transport, entries2 × 3 days × €120€720
Car rental (small car, 3 days)1 × €180 · check€180
Boat tour to Tavolara2 × €50 · check€100
Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge€145
Trip total≈ €266 per person per day, bed included€1,595≈ US$1,900

2026 estimate in euros; flights and car rental excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.

Prices of common things

Coffee at a bar€1.20–1.50 (≈ US$2)
Pasta dish (restaurant)€12–18 (≈ US$14–25)
Grilled fish (secondo)€18–30 (≈ US$25–35)
Beer (draft, 0.4 L)€4–6 (≈ US$5–7)
Bottle of water (1.5 L)€1–2 (≈ US$2–3)
Gelato (2 scoops)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6)
Bus to Olbia (one way)€3–5 (≈ US$4–6) (check)

2026 estimate; check locally.

Watch out

Safety

San Teodoro is safe. Watch for jellyfish in August, beach parking theft (don't leave valuables in the car) and the summer heat: carry water and sun protection.
  • July–August: accommodation prices double; book months ahead.
  • Beach parking fills by 10:00 in high season; arrive early.
  • Jellyfish (cubomeduse) appear in August; check the beach flag system.
  • No ATM in the town centre in low season; bring cash.

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

The US has a consulate in Naples; most other countries have embassies in Rome or consulates in Milan. Check.

My embassy: —

Fare anchors (2026 estimate)

  • Olbia Airport → San Teodoro (bus): about €5 (≈ US$6), 30 min (check)
  • Taxi Olbia Airport → San Teodoro: €50–70 (≈ US$60–85) (check)
  • Bus San Teodoro → La Cinta: about €1.50 (≈ US$2) (check)

Say or show

  • Ciao — Hello / Goodbye (chow)
  • Grazie — Thank you (GRAHT-see-eh)
  • Quanto costa? — How much is it? (KWAN-toh KOH-stah)
  • Dov'è la spiaggia? — Where is the beach? (doh-VEH lah spee-AH-jah)
  • Il conto, per favore — The bill, please (eel KON-toh pehr 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 San Teodoro. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: May–June, September–October · avoid July–August (crowded, expensive, hot), November–March (many places closed) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 4 day-trips, door to door
  6. 4 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. Place pages for La Cinta, Cala Brandinchi, Tavolara boat trips.
  2. Eat pages with seasonal opening hours and last orders.
  3. Car rental page with pick-up/drop-off at Olbia airport.

Meanwhile

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