What is the water and sand quality of the Cala dei Francesi?

The Cala dei Francesi is mostly covered with rocks. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.

What are the key activities at Cala dei Francesi?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala dei Francesi, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.The Cala dei Francesi is also suitable for the following water activities:<ul><li>Snorkeling</li></ul>

Is the Cala dei Francesi good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.Cala dei Francesi is partially protected from waves.There are few boats in the bay.

Is the Cala dei Francesi good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Cala dei Francesi secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala dei Francesi?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala dei Francesi.There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cocos experience is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Cala dei Francesi?

There are 1716 places to stay in the Cala dei Francesi area.Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala dei Francesi include:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=356795&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel Castello Budoni</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=308401&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Hotel L Esagono</a></li></ul>The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:<ul><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2406615&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Piras</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=3166841&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Casa Alice</a></li><li><a href="/booking?object=hotel&object_id=2140393&no_rooms=1&group_adults=2" target="_blank">Sa domo manna</a></li></ul>

How far is the Cala dei Francesi from parking?

The Cala dei Francesi has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.

Are there any attractions nearby Cala dei Francesi?

There are 4 attractions near Cala dei Francesi that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Spiaggia Li Marini located in 1.3 km. <a href="#attractions-section">See the attractions section for details.</a>

What is the best time of the year to visit Cala dei Francesi?

The month with the highest temperature in Cala dei Francesi is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. <a href="#weather-section">See more details in weather section.</a>

Is the beach good for sunbathing?

Cala dei Francesi (Sardinia island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Cala dei Francesi (Sardinia island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Cala dei Francesi for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.

Photo of Cala dei Francesi with rocks cover surface

Photo of Cala dei Francesi with turquoise pure water surface

Photo of Cala dei Francesi with small bay

Photo of Cala dei Francesi with partly clean level of cleanliness

Photo of Cala dei Francesi and the settlement

Cala dei Francesi

Porto Ottiolu, Italy

#693 out of 705 in Sardinia 9

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Good for Snorkeling Short walking distance Parking nearby

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Located within the settlement

Ottiolu • 1 km

Map of beach

Playground Pineta Agrustos

1.9km

Playground Campo da gioco

3.8km

Playground Parco giochi

4.7km

Playground Parco pubblico con giochi per i bambini

4.9km

Playground Leonardo Park

5.1km

Playground Playground Via Gramsci

5.2km

Hiking Area Punta d'Ottiolu

660m

Park Parco del Sole

1.9km

Hiking Area Costa Caddu

1.9km

Park Piazzetta Giovanni Santo Mereu

2.2km

Hiking Area Spiaggia Isuledda

2.5km

Hiking Area laguna della Spiaggia di Isuledda

2.6km

Hiking Area Stagno Li Salineddi

3.1km

Park Raccogliendo le fragole

3.9km

Park Parco pubblico con panchine

4.1km

Restaurant Cocos experience

7.6 - Very good 700m

Seafood Restaurant Trattoria Dal Pescatore

7.2 - Good 710m

Bar Il Gabbiano Caffè

7 - Good 740m

Italian Restaurant BLUESIDE

8.4 - Very good 760m

Restaurant La Risacca

7.2 - Good 770m

Cafe Gallery Cafè

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Restaurant 5SENSI

8.2 - Very good 770m

Cafe Acquarium

8.2 - Very good 770m

Restaurant Acquarium Bar - Bistrot - Pizzeria

8.2 - Very good 780m

Supermarket Supermarket Agrustos Loche

2.3km

Supermarket Dettori Market Crai Extra

4km

Supermarket Gufo Market Di Deledda Filomena Anna

4km

Grocery Store Mele Supermercati

4.1km

Supermarket Eurospin Budoni

4.1km

Supermarket MD S.p.A.

4.2km

Supermarket Occiganu Paolina

4.2km

Supermarket A Mi Manera - Prodotti Tipici Sardi

4.3km

Supermarket Macelleria Cucculliu San Teodoro

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Cala dei Francesi

50m

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia di Porto Ottiolu

980m

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia Li Marini

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Cala Cuppetti

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Punto panoramico budoni

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia Li Cuppulati e Li Cucutti

6.6 - Good 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Ufficio Turistico Comune di San Teodoro

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia Capannizza

4.9km

Tourist Attraction San Teodoro App

9.4 - Excellent 5.1km

Night Club Ambra Night

5.2 - Tolerable 3.5km

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About

Cala dei Francesi is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 394th place out of 402 beaches in the Sassari region 97.2 km away from its center, the city of Sassari. It is one of the beaches of Ottiolu settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.

Weather

history

+26 ^o C +23 ^o C

Air temperature

6.2 M/S

Wind

+25 ^o C

Water temperature

0.6 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

Ottiolu • 1 km

Map of beach

Playground Pineta Agrustos

1.9km

Playground Campo da gioco

3.8km

Playground Parco giochi

4.7km

Playground Parco pubblico con giochi per i bambini

4.9km

Playground Leonardo Park

5.1km

Playground Playground Via Gramsci

5.2km

Hiking Area Punta d'Ottiolu

660m

Park Parco del Sole

1.9km

Hiking Area Costa Caddu

1.9km

Park Piazzetta Giovanni Santo Mereu

2.2km

Hiking Area Spiaggia Isuledda

2.5km

Hiking Area laguna della Spiaggia di Isuledda

2.6km

Hiking Area Stagno Li Salineddi

3.1km

Park Raccogliendo le fragole

3.9km

Park Parco pubblico con panchine

4.1km

Restaurant Cocos experience

7.6 - Very good 700m

Seafood Restaurant Trattoria Dal Pescatore

7.2 - Good 710m

Bar Il Gabbiano Caffè

7 - Good 740m

Italian Restaurant BLUESIDE

8.4 - Very good 760m

Restaurant La Risacca

7.2 - Good 770m

Cafe Gallery Cafè

8.6 - Excellent 770m

Restaurant 5SENSI

8.2 - Very good 770m

Cafe Acquarium

8.2 - Very good 770m

Restaurant Acquarium Bar - Bistrot - Pizzeria

8.2 - Very good 780m

Supermarket Supermarket Agrustos Loche

2.3km

Supermarket Dettori Market Crai Extra

4km

Supermarket Gufo Market Di Deledda Filomena Anna

4km

Grocery Store Mele Supermercati

4.1km

Supermarket Eurospin Budoni

4.1km

Supermarket MD S.p.A.

4.2km

Supermarket Occiganu Paolina

4.2km

Supermarket A Mi Manera - Prodotti Tipici Sardi

4.3km

Supermarket Macelleria Cucculliu San Teodoro

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Cala dei Francesi

50m

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia di Porto Ottiolu

980m

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia Li Marini

8.8 - Excellent 1.3km

Tourist Attraction Cala Cuppetti

8.8 - Excellent 1.7km

Tourist Attraction Punto panoramico budoni

10 - Exceptional 2.4km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia Li Cuppulati e Li Cucutti

6.6 - Good 2.6km

Tourist Attraction Ufficio Turistico Comune di San Teodoro

4.5km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia Capannizza

4.9km

Tourist Attraction San Teodoro App

9.4 - Excellent 5.1km

Night Club Ambra Night

5.2 - Tolerable 3.5km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

900m from the beach

Casa Piras

Entire House

Budune Budoni • 220m from center

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Locazione Turistica Porto Ottiolu trilo - POT101

950m from the beach

7 Good

Locazione Turistica Porto Ottiolu trilo - POT101

Entire Apartment

Budune Budoni • 680m from center

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970m from the beach

8.3 Very good

Sa domo manna

Entire House

Budune Budoni • 220m from center

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1km from the beach

7.5 Very good

Casa Podda

Entire House

Budune Budoni • 150m from center

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1km from the beach

8.5 Excellent

Luxury Resort Margherite

Entire Apartment

Budune Budoni • 130m from center

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2km from the beach

8.6 Excellent

Hotel Castello Budoni

Hotel

Budune Budoni • 1.4km from center

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2.3km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Appartamento Fronte Monte

Entire Apartment

Budune Budoni • 1.3km from center

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2.3km from the beach

9 Excellent

Appartamento della Sughereta

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Budune Budoni • 1.3km from center

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3.2km from the beach

8 Very good

Residence Liscia Eldi.

Entire Apartment

Suaredda-Traversa • 3.6km from center

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3.5km from the beach

8.9 Excellent

Visit San Teodoro

Entire House

Located at nearest locality

Ottiolu • 4km from center

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3.7km from the beach

8.3 Very good

Hotel L Esagono

Hotel

Suaredda-Traversa • 4.2km from center

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4.1km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Casa Alice

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

Ottiolu • 3.1km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.3 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

690m 9 min walk

Porto Ottiolu N

6.7 Good

1000m 13 min walk

Porto Ottiolu

7.9 Very good

1.5km 19 min walk

Li Marini beach

5.9 Pleasant

1.7km 22 min walk

Porto Ottiolu II

6.7 Good

1.9km 25 min walk

Spiaggia Isuledda II

6.7 Good

Popular beach 2.6km

Isuledda Beach Spiaggia Isuledda

8.7 Excellent

2.6km

Spiaggia Li Cuppulati

7.9 Very good

3.5km

Cala d'Ambra

7.7 Very good

Localities

Nearest

Ottiolu • 1km

Main locality of province

Sassari • 97.2km

Transport

Airport

OLB • 23.6km

Bus Station

San Teodoro • 4.9km

Train Station

Enas • 26.7km

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5 Tolerable

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Seraphina

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

We stumbled upon a charming and intimate cove, where we only shared the sand with two other beachgoers. The journey to this hidden gem was a pleasant 20-minute walk from the port, which offered stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape. Once we arrived, we were delighted to find the water temperature to be a comfortable 23 degrees, perfect for a refreshing swim. All in all, a truly picturesque and tranquil spot to spend a day at the beach.

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Larissa Devereaux

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

While the beach itself is pleasant, the prospect of making the trek during the hot summer months is not particularly enticing. There are other, more stunning beaches in the vicinity. However, I would suggest it as a lovely option for a leisurely Sunday stroll in the springtime.

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Nicoletti Matteo

Beach Practitioner • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

A stunning bay located on the picturesque island of La Maddalena awaits you. To reach this hidden gem, you can either park along the state road and venture down an 800-meter dirt path, or brave the unpaved and rugged road in hopes of securing a spot in the nearby parking lot. From there, a leisurely stroll along a scenic path will lead you to the beach. While there, you can enjoy refreshments at the nearby bar, although prices may be higher than average on the island. Don't miss the opportunity to witness the breathtaking sunset at this idyllic location.

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Larisa Moldovanu

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

6 Pleasant

If there's wind or clouds, this beach may not be your cup of tea. However, for everyone else, it's a stunning beach worth checking out. Just keep in mind that the road to get there is quite rough, so it's not ideal for bringing a lot of gear with you.

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Olivia ->

Novice Beachgoer • 1 year ago

10 Exceptional

The stunning setting of this beach was easily accessed by strolling along a picturesque path that hugged the coastline. The journey through the Mediterranean vegetation was clearly signposted and, with a little care, a delightful and effortless experience.