Cala del Turco
40.661° N, 8.194° EPebble beach · facing west
About the beach
Cala del Turco is a pebble beach in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing west (284°), it is sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 82 | 85 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 79 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 81 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 94 | 82 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 76 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 43 | 58 | 24°C |
Where is Cala del Turco
Cala del Turco is located in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.66056, 8.19414.
15 km as the crow flies from the centre of Alghero and 32 km from Sassari, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Cala del Turco
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces west (284°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Gregale | northeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Sirocco | southeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ostro | south | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Mistral | northwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
Questions about Cala del Turco
Can you swim at Cala del Turco today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala del Turco is 85/100 (Perfect Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 11 km/h, temperature 25°C. Go to the beach now. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Cala del Turco?
Alghero (SS), Sardinia, 32 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Cala del Turco sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Levante (E) or Sirocco (SE); exposed with the Ponente (W) or Mistral (NW).
Is Cala del Turco sandy or rocky?
Cala del Turco is a pebble beach.