Overview
Santa Teresa Gallura's town beach: very fine white sand, calm shallow water and the granite cliffs of Capo Testa as a backdrop. Within walking distance of the town centre and one of the easiest 'wow' beaches in the north.
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Sustained wind and rough sea make it hard to enjoy the day. Very strong gusts up to 54 km/h.
AURA Score
1.5
Accesso e regole
Numero chiuso stagionale
Accesso contingentato in alta stagione. I ticket possono esaurirsi: verifica disponibilità sul portale ufficiale prima della visita.
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Hourly wind trend
windgustsPosidonia risk
LikelyAURA estimate · Recent conditions
Possible localised build-up, especially near the waterline or in more sheltered corners of the beach.
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About the beach
Santa Teresa Gallura · Nord
Santa Teresa Gallura's town beach: very fine white sand, calm shallow water and the granite cliffs of Capo Testa as a backdrop. Within walking distance of the town centre and one of the easiest 'wow' beaches in the north. Suitable for families with children.
Beach features
- Sand: sand — Sandy beach, easy to lay a towel on and family-friendly.
- Seabed: gently sloping
- Exposure: North — spectacular sunsets over the sea
- Services: Restrooms, Showers, Kiosk, Parking
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Verified on 6 May 2026 · Sources: OpenStreetMap, Bandiera Blu FEe (FEE Italia), Comune di Santa Teresa Gallura
Wind at the beach
Ponente from the west
Speed
26 km/h
Gusts 54 km/h
Lateral
Blows along the coast, with limited effect on the water.
Sea details
- Sea: Rough
- Waves: 0.9 m
- Water temperature: 22°C· in line with average
- Wind direction: Ponente (west)
Why go
A go-to choice for anyone visiting northern Sardinia: a recognised natural setting, distinctive sea colours and the classic Sardinian beach-day experience, best enjoyed when the daily conditions cooperate.
Wind & sea exposure
Relatively sheltered from the Maestrale, so the bay often stays swimmable when other coasts are rough. Conditions still depend strongly on wind and sea state.
Family suitability
Whether the beach feels family-friendly varies by day — check wind, sea state and access before travelling with children.
Parking & access
Parking can vary by season — plan to arrive early in July and August and check for any local restrictions before leaving.
Best time to visit
The best days are usually those with calm seas and no sustained Maestrale. Early morning and late afternoon are the most comfortable windows in summer, while June and September often hit the sweet spot of temperature, crowds and conditions.
How AURA helps you choose the right day
AURA compares the wind, sea and weather forecast for every Sardinian beach and summarises whether the day looks favourable, acceptable or best avoided. Check the live version of this page before leaving to see today's AURA score and pick the best window.