Capo Testa and Valle della Luna
A granite headland sculpted by the wind into incredible shapes, with small coves among the rocks. The Valle della Luna is the most spectacular spot for sunset.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind.
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Getting there
- By train. There are no railway stations within 25 km: a car is best, or regional buses.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is Stazione Marittima - CentroTaphros, 4.2 km away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Olbia-Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), about 49 km away.
- Parking. There are 3 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest (Cala Spinosa) is 250 m away, paid.
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 April to June and from September to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. In August it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 85 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 8 to 14 °C | 14° 8° | 60 |
| Feb | from 8 to 15 °C | 15° 8° | 53 |
| Mar | from 9 to 16 °C | 16° 9° | 49 |
| Apr | from 11 to 18 °C | 18° 11° | 39 |
| May | from 15 to 22 °C | 22° 15° | 37 |
| Jun | from 19 to 27 °C | 27° 19° | 19 |
| Jul | from 23 to 30 °C | 30° 23° | 5 |
| Aug | from 23 to 31 °C | 31° 23° | 13 |
| Sep | from 20 to 27 °C | 27° 20° | 40 |
| Oct | from 17 to 23 °C | 23° 17° | 60 |
| Nov | from 13 to 19 °C | 19° 13° | 85 |
| Dec | from 10 to 16 °C | 16° 10° | 52 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 20 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.