Cala Viola
40.636° N, 8.185° EPebble beach · facing northwest
About the beach
Cala Viola is a pebble beach in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari (Sardinia), on the Sea of Sardinia.
Facing northwest (314°), it is sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Pebbly bottom: water shoes make getting in much more comfortable. The seabed type is inferred from nearby beaches mapped on OpenStreetMap.
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 | 76 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 94 | 88 | 24°C |
| THU 15 oct | 85 | 79 | 24°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 83 | 24°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 94 | 88 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 82 | 76 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 49 | 73 | 24°C |
Where is Cala Viola
Cala Viola is located in the municipality of Alghero, in the province of Sassari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 40.63640, 8.18459.
As the crow flies: 14 km from the centre of Alghero, 33 km from the provincial capital Sassari.
Winds and shelter at Cala Viola
With the coast facing northwest (314°), every wind blows from inland, across or from the sea: here is what changes.
| 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 |
With the Sirocco (SE) Cala Viola is more sheltered than Spiaggia Mugoni, 2.4 km away: that beach faces south and gets the wind from the sea.
With the Mistral (NW) Spiaggia Mugoni, 2.4 km away, is the better choice: facing south, it gets the wind from inland.
Questions about Cala Viola
Can you swim at Cala Viola today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Cala Viola is 76/100 (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 Viola?
Alghero (SS), Sardinia, 33 km as the crow flies from Sassari.
Which wind is Cala Viola sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Sirocco (SE) or Levante (E); exposed with the Mistral (NW) or Ponente (W).
Is Cala Viola sandy or rocky?
Cala Viola is a pebble beach.
How is the water quality at Cala Viola?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Sirocco: Cala Viola or Spiaggia Mugoni?
Cala Viola: it faces northwest and the Sirocco blows from inland. Spiaggia Mugoni (2.4 km) faces south and gets it from the sea.