Gorropu Gorge
One of the deepest canyons in Europe, with limestone walls up to five hundred metres high. You reach it on foot: a demanding but unforgettable walk.
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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. The nearest station is Nuoro station, 20.7 km away. Alternatively: Prato Sardo station, 23.2 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By air. The nearest airport is Olbia-Costa Smeralda Airport (OLB), about 79 km away.
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 June and from September to October, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. In July it is hot: average highs exceed 30 °C. The wettest month is November (about 90 mm), the driest July.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 2 to 9 °C | 9° 2° | 43 |
| Feb | from 2 to 11 °C | 11° 2° | 35 |
| Mar | from 3 to 13 °C | 13° 3° | 40 |
| Apr | from 5 to 16 °C | 16° 5° | 54 |
| May | from 9 to 20 °C | 20° 9° | 34 |
| Jun | from 14 to 27 °C | 27° 14° | 39 |
| Jul | from 17 to 31 °C | 31° 17° | 2 |
| Aug | from 17 to 30 °C | 30° 17° | 16 |
| Sep | from 14 to 25 °C | 25° 14° | 35 |
| Oct | from 10 to 20 °C | 20° 10° | 52 |
| Nov | from 6 to 14 °C | 14° 6° | 90 |
| Dec | from 3 to 11 °C | 11° 3° | 69 |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 882 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.
On foot and on the water, nearby
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- The Gulf of Orosei by kayakWater sports · Kayaking, Snorkelling, SUP · Intermediate · 13 km
- Cala Luna from Cala FuiliTrail · E · 9.6 km · +260 m · 3–3.5 hours · 13 km