Cala Dragunara
40.576° N, 8.161° EBeach · facing south
About the beach
Cala Dragunara is a beach in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing south (181°), it is sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher. The orientation is derived from the coastline and is still being verified.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 73 | 73 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 76 | 86 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 88 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 76 | 75 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 72 | 56 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 49 | 49 | 25°C |
Where is Cala Dragunara
Cala Dragunara is located in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.57603, 8.16094.
As the crow flies: 13 km from the centre of Alghero, 38 km from the provincial capital Sassari.
Winds and shelter at Cala Dragunara
With the coast facing south (181°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
With the Tramontane (N) Cala Dragunara is more sheltered than Cala Inferno, 5.9 km away: that beach faces northwest and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Ostro (S) Cala Inferno, 5.9 km away, is the better choice: facing northwest, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Cala Dragunara
Can you swim at Cala Dragunara today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Dragunara is 73/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 10 km/h, temperature 25°C. Enjoyable Sea Today. The score is updated twice a day based on waves, wind relative to the beach's orientation, rain and temperature.
Where is Cala Dragunara?
Alghero (SS), Sardinia, 38 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Cala Dragunara sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE); exposed with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW).
How is the water quality at Cala Dragunara?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Tramontane: Cala Dragunara or Cala Inferno?
Cala Dragunara: it faces south and the Tramontane blows from inland. Cala Inferno (5.9 km) faces northwest and gets it from the sea.