Sa Colonia
38.895° N, 8.879° ESandy beach · facing southeast
About the beach
In the municipality of Domus de Maria, in the province of Cagliari (Sardinia), Sa Colonia is a sandy beach on the Tyrrhenian Sea.
Orientation: southeast (146°). An offshore wind, i.e. the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N), keeps it calm; the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S) hits it from the sea and can raise waves.
Sandy bottom: easy entry into the water, just take care when the sea is rough.
Bathing water rated excellent by the EEA (2025 season).
7-day forecast
| Day | Morning | Afternoon | Temp. |
|---|---|---|---|
| TODAY 13 oct | 74 | 76 | 25°C |
| WED 14 oct | 75 | 79 | 25°C |
| THU 15 oct | 76 | 79 | 25°C |
| FRI 16 oct | 87 | 91 | 26°C |
| SAT 17 oct | 89 | 79 | 24°C |
| SUN 18 oct | 76 | 66 | 24°C |
| MON 19 oct | 34 | 34 | 24°C |
Where is Sa Colonia
Sa Colonia is located in the municipality of Domus de Maria, in the province of Cagliari, in Sardinia. Coordinates: 38.89526, 8.87891.
As the crow flies: 5.6 km from the centre of Domus de Maria, 41 km from the provincial capital Cagliari.
Sa Colonia is part of: Costa del Sud.
Winds and shelter at Sa Colonia
With the coast facing southeast (146°), 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 | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Levante | east | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Sirocco | southeast | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Ostro | south | From the sea onto the shore: waves and rough sea |
| Libeccio | southwest | Cross-shore, from the sea: some waves possible |
| Ponente | west | Cross-shore, from inland: moderate effect |
| Mistral | northwest | From inland: sheltered, calmer sea |
Questions about Sa Colonia
Can you swim at Sa Colonia today?
Today (afternoon) the sea score at Sa Colonia is 76/100 (Good Conditions): waves 0.5 m, wind 14 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 Sa Colonia?
Domus de Maria (CA), Sardinia, 41 km as the crow flies from Cagliari.
Which wind is Sa Colonia sheltered from?
Sheltered with the Mistral (NW) or Tramontane (N); exposed with the Sirocco (SE) or Ostro (S).
Is Sa Colonia sandy or rocky?
Sa Colonia is a sandy beach.
How is the water quality at Sa Colonia?
Excellent (EEA classification, 2025 season).