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Spiaggia Cala Francese is located on the Mediterranean Sea and it is in the 74th place out of 374 beaches in the Sassari region 75.6 km away from its center, the city of Sassari. It is one of the beaches of Capo Testa settlement, just 1.1 km from its center. The beach is located in a natural place with very picturesque views, surrounded by the cliffs.
It is a tiny several bays coastline with crystal blue water and bright sand, so it is 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 partially crowded during the high season.
Spiaggia Cala Francese 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, sea kayaking.
Getting to the beach is quite simple: just take a short walk along the trail. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.
9 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Spiaggia Rena Bianca, which has a rating of 8.6.
Spiaggia Cala Francese (Sassari) is located outside the Capo Testa settlement, which may cause some difficulties for travelers who stay far from the coast. However, the remoteness from the village is not always a bad thing. Lovers of quiet rest know, the farther the beach, the fewer crowds.
The beach stretches on the coast of the Sardinia island and the easiest way to get to the beach is by car or bike. If you don't have this option, then the second best solution is to use the taxi, which can drive you directly to the beach. The only problem, if your stay is far away it can be quite expensive. There is also a possibility of use of public transport, but in this case you need to check the correct route to the Spiaggia Cala Francese with the locals. Take into account that the bus stop is usually in some distance., but accessing the beach requires traversing some distance on foot. While driving or cycling are the most convenient options for reaching the start point of trail, these methods may not be feasible for everyone. Alternatively, a taxi can be used to drive directly to the location. Public transportation is another option, but it's important to confirm the correct route with locals beforehand as the bus stop may be located at some distance.
Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
La Marmorata 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Bright fine sand
Villaggio Trinita 5.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble
Tanca Manna 1.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Suartone 2.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Light fine pebble, Blue water, Fine pebbles bottom
Cannigione 0.5 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
Isola Rossa 1.2 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Exceptional beauty, Easy access, Bright sand
Serraggia 3.5 km
Paid entrance only, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access
Tamaricciu 0.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue pure water
Palombaggia 1 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Golfo Pevero 3.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright sand
Lungoni Santa Teresa Gallura 0.4 km
Free entrance, Virgin beach, Picturesque
Piantarella 4.7 km
There is no particular indicator for the extremity of any particular activity, but if there were, then sea kayaking is definitely at the bottom of the scale. If you are a fan of this kind of entertainment, you can do your favorite activity at Spiaggia Cala Francese. See what our users think about it in the reviews section.
In most cases, the question What to do on Spiaggia Cala Francese implies the presence of any excursions or attractions near the beach. Of course in this area there are lots of places to go besides the beach. There are historical, entertainment and even gastronomic tours offered by local guides. More information is better to clarify directly on the spot.
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The coastline of Spiaggia Cala Francese is covered with golden sand. It's very clean, the surface has a mixed fraction. Crystal clear water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is a mixture of sand and rocks, so it is highly recommended to wear aqua shoes.
For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Spiaggia Cala Francese, so you need to take personal items with you and there is no natural shade, so be careful on a hot day.
The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is a bit rocky, so it is recommended to wear aqua shoes. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.
Spiaggia Cala Francese is partially protected from waves.
There are few boats in the bay. So the overall recommendation of the Spiaggia Cala Francese for swimming is very positive.
Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.
The region of the Spiaggia Cala Francese is not one of the mass tourism destinations, but is still popular with solo travelers. The beach is located in a natural area. During the high season, the beach can get very crowded, making it an unsuitable place for those looking for a relaxing holiday.
The following features add extra points:
There is no restaurant or bar directly on Spiaggia Cala Francese.
There are 4 restaurants nearby.Paninoteca Groove on the Rocks is the closest place located 400 meters from the beach.
There are 623 places to stay in the Spiaggia Cala Francese area.
Some of the best hotels in the area of Spiaggia Cala Francese include:
The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:
The Spiaggia Cala Francese has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters and you have to overcome a small descent.
There are 4 attractions near Spiaggia Cala Francese that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Capo Testa located in 0.2 km. See the attractions section for details.
The month with the highest temperature in Spiaggia Cala Francese is August. Its average value reaches 28°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 26°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 10°C and water 14°C. See more details in weather section.
Spiaggia Cala Francese (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.Spiaggia Cala Francese (Sardinia island) is a place for true nature lovers, but if you like sunbathing on the beach, then this location is not the best option. There are no sunbeds and umbrellas, and even there is no natural shade to hide you from the scorching sun. From positives, the presence of sand, on which you can sit comfortably. But do not forget sunscreen for this place, such a recommendation is relevant. Photos of the beach you can see above. All photos are taken by our visitors personally.
Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Residence Ginepro 0.4 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Exceptional beauty, Picturesque, Easy access
La Pipara 0.7 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Perda Longa 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Isthintini Stintino 3.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright sand, Turquoise pure water
Porto Conte 2.6 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue water
Cuartu Sant'Aleni Quartu Sant'Elena 3.1 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Turquoise pure water
Budune Budoni 1.5 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access, Bright fine sand
La Padula Sicca 0.9 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Solanas 0.4 km
Portisco 1.2 km
Free entrance, Amenities beach, Picturesque, Easy access
Campulongu 0.3 km
Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright fine sand, Blue pure water
Villaggio Mandorli 0.4 km
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