Capo Caccia and Neptune's Grotto
A high white cliff dropping sheer into the sea; at its foot opens Neptune's Grotto, with a salt lake and stalactites. You go down the 656 steps of the Escala del Cabirol or arrive by boat from Alghero.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind, wave height and sea temperature.
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Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Alghero station, 13.7 km away. Alternatively: Punta Moro station, 15.7 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Alghero Airport (AHO), about 13 km away; with more flights, Olbia-Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB) is about 120 km away.
- Parking. There are 4 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 300 m away, free.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 110 mm), the driest July. The sea is above 22 °C from June to October, peaking at 26 °C in August.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 12 to 14 °C | 14° 12° | 66 | 15° |
| Feb | from 11 to 14 °C | 14° 11° | 63 | 14° |
| Mar | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 50 | 14° |
| Apr | from 14 to 17 °C | 17° 14° | 47 | 16° |
| May | from 17 to 19 °C | 19° 17° | 43 | 18° |
| Jun | from 21 to 23 °C | 23° 21° | 27 | 22° |
| Jul | from 24 to 26 °C | 26° 24° | 5 | 25° |
| Aug | from 24 to 27 °C | 27° 24° | 18 | 26° |
| Sep | from 22 to 25 °C | 25° 22° | 41 | 24° |
| Oct | from 19 to 22 °C | 22° 19° | 64 | 22° |
| Nov | from 16 to 18 °C | 18° 16° | 110 | 19° |
| Dec | from 13 to 15 °C | 15° 13° | 79 | 16° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 38 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total; sea: surface temperature from NOAA OISST. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
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