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Cala dei Francesi
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Cala dei Francesi is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 364th place out of 374 beaches in the Sassari region 97.2 km away from its center, the city of Sassari. It is one of the beaches of Ottiolu settlement, just 1 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains.
It is a small bay with crystal turquoise water and rocks cover, so it is highly recommended to wear special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.
Cala dei Francesi coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .
In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities, snorkeling.
This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located directly on the beach.
11 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia di Budoni, which has a rating of 8.7.
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Beach overall scores
Cala dei Francesi is located in Sassari within Ottiolu, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Sardinia island, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.
User reviews
"We stumbled upon a charming and intimate cove, where we only shared the sand with two other beachgoers. The journey to this hidden gem was a pleasant 20-minute walk from the port, which offered stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape. Once we arrived, we were delighted to find the water temperature to be a comfortable 23 degrees, perfect for a refreshing swim. All in al..."
Seraphina
"The stunning setting of this beach was easily accessed by strolling along a picturesque path that hugged the coastline. The journey through the Mediterranean vegetation was clearly signposted and, with a little care, a delightful and effortless experience."
Sophia Elena Rossi
User reviews
"We stumbled upon a charming and intimate cove, where we only shared the sand with two other beachgoers. The journey to this hidden gem was a pleasant 20-minute walk from the port, which offered stunning vistas of the surrounding landscape. Once we arrived, we were delighted to find the water temperature to be a comfortable 23 degrees, perfect for a refreshing swim. All in al..."
Seraphina
"The stunning setting of this beach was easily accessed by strolling along a picturesque path that hugged the coastline. The journey through the Mediterranean vegetation was clearly signposted and, with a little care, a delightful and effortless experience."
Sophia Elena Rossi
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A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.
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Nearest Beaches
Average rating of nearest beaches is 7.7 (Very good)
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
La Padula Sicca 0.9 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Budune Budoni 1.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
La Pipara 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Matta 'e Peru 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Sa Testa 1.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Pittulongu 0.7 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Golfu di li Ranci Golfo Aranci 0.3 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cala Ginepro 4.4 km
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Residence Ginepro 0.4 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water, Sand bottom
Cala Ginepro 2.4 km
Portisco 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Golfo Pevero 3.9 km
What to do in Cala dei Francesi? Are there any attractions or entertainments in region?
When it comes to what to do in Cala dei Francesi, it's impossible not to mention an insanely popular activity: snorkeling. The coastal waters of the region are full of interesting views, which can be observed through a snorkeling mask. Well, if you do not have the necessary equipment for snorkeling - everything can be purchased at the nearby shops.
Beach surroundings
Restaurants
- Cocos experience• 9 min walk
- Il Gabbiano Caffè• 10 min walk
- La Risacca• 10 min walk
- Acquarium• 10 min walk
Attractions
- Spiaggia Li Marini• 17 min walk
- Punto panoramico bud...• 2.5km
- Spiaggia Li Cuppulat...• 2.7km
- Ufficio Turistico Co...• 4.5km
Transport
- OLB• 23.6km
- San Teodoro• 4.9km
- Enas• 26.7km
Localities
- Ottiolu• 1km
- Sassari• 97.2km
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Questions and answers
What is the water and sand quality of the Cala dei Francesi?
The Cala dei Francesi is mostly covered with rocks. It's relatively clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Turquoise and clear water sparkles in the sun. The entrance is rocky, so special footwear is highly recommended.
What are the key activities at Cala dei Francesi?
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Cala dei Francesi, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The Cala dei Francesi is also suitable for the following water activities:
- Snorkeling
Is the Cala dei Francesi good for swimming?
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is very rocky, so it is highly recommended to use special shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Cala dei Francesi is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay.
Is the Cala dei Francesi good for families?
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with rocks and the entrance to the water is gentle.
Is the Cala dei Francesi secluded and good for relaxing?
There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.
Is there any food or beverages in the area of Cala dei Francesi?
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Cala dei Francesi.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Cocos experience is the closest place located 700 meters from the beach.
What is the closest accommodation to the Cala dei Francesi?
There are 1716 places to stay in the Cala dei Francesi area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Cala dei Francesi include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
How far is the Cala dei Francesi from parking?
The Cala dei Francesi has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. The approximate distance from parking is less than 100 metres.
Are there any attractions nearby Cala dei Francesi?
There are 4 attractions near Cala dei Francesi that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Spiaggia Li Marini located in 1.3 km. See the attractions section for details.
What is the best time of the year to visit Cala dei Francesi?
The month with the highest temperature in Cala dei Francesi is August. Its average value reaches 27°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 13°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Is the beach good for sunbathing?
Cala dei Francesi (Sardinia island) is not fully equipped for sunbathing. However, if you are not picky and are willing to spread out on a towel, you can sunbathe here as well. The natural shade will allow you to hide from the scorching sun in the peak of its activity. Well, the photos of our visitors will be the best proof of that, all the available photos of the beach are above.This beach is poorly suitable for sunbathing. First of all Cala dei Francesi (Sardinia island) is completely lacking in comfortable sunbathe facilities. There are no sun loungers and umbrellas, this is usually not a problem for an unsophisticated tourist who can relax on a towel, but in this case the rest can be very uncomfortable due to pebbles.Lying on it is possible, but is far from comfortable. In addition there is a lack of natural shade, which leaves you alone with the summer sun. So our recommendation is that you can sunbathe comfortably on the Cala dei Francesi for a short time, and not at the peak of sunbathing. If you want to explore the photos of this beach - they are above on the page.
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