Palau vecchio
41.184° N, 9.384° ESandy beach · facing north
About the beach
Palau vecchio is a sandy beach in the municipality of Palau, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna (Sardinia), on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Facing north (22°), it is sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE), which comes from the sea, it gets rougher.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
In the latest European EEA classification (2025 season) the bathing water is rated excellent.
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 49 | 71 | 23°C |
| WED 14 oct | 82 | 68 | 23°C |
| THU 15 oct | 94 | 82 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 85 | 82 | 25°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 88 | 73 | 23°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 85 | 79 | 23°C |
| MON 19 oct | 61 | 58 | 24°C |
Where is Palau vecchio
Palau vecchio is located in the municipality of Palau, in the province of Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 41.18396, 9.38378.
0.4 km as the crow flies from the centre of Palau and 31 km from Olbia, the provincial capital.
Winds and shelter at Palau vecchio
The effect of each wind on this beach, which faces north (22°): what matters is where it comes from relative to the coast, not just its strength.
| Wind | From | Effect here |
|---|---|---|
| Tramontane | north | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Gregale | northeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Ostro | south | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
When the Libeccio (SW) blows, the wind comes from inland here, while Spiaggia di Tegge (3.1 km), facing southwest, gets it from the sea.
With the Tramontane (N) it's better to move to Spiaggia di Tegge (3.1 km): it faces southwest and stays sheltered.
Questions about Palau vecchio
Can you swim at Palau vecchio today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Palau vecchio is 71/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.7 m, wind 9 km/h, temperature 23°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 Palau vecchio?
Palau (OT), Sardinia, 31 km as the crow flies from Olbia.
Which wind is Palau vecchio sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Ostro (S) or Libeccio (SW); exposed with the Tramontane (N) or Gregale (NE).
Is Palau vecchio sandy or rocky?
Palau vecchio is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Palau vecchio?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).
With the Libeccio: Palau vecchio or Spiaggia di Tegge?
Palau vecchio: it faces north and the Libeccio blows from inland. Spiaggia di Tegge (3.1 km) faces southwest and gets it from the sea.