Isola di Foradada
Island Small Sardinian islet notable for coastal rock formations
Tiny islet off Sardinia’s northwest coast near Alghero; boaters and divers visit for clear water, sea caves and marine life on half-day trips.
Isola di Foradada is a small rocky islet off the northwest coast of Sardinia, near the town of Alghero. The islet is uninhabited and known for clear coastal waters and rocky shoreline.
The islet is popular with day-trippers for short boat excursions, snorkeling and coastal viewing; trips typically depart from Alghero’s harbor. There are no visitor facilities on the islet and landings are brief.
There is no extensive built history on the islet; it has been used traditionally by local fishers and as a natural coastal feature. Its character has remained largely unchanged as a small uninhabited rock outcrop.
Geographically the islet lies off the northwest Sardinian coast in the Mediterranean Sea, close to the Capo Caccia/Porto Conte area and accessible from Alghero by small craft.
- Access: Reachable by short boat trips from Alghero and commonly visited as a half-day trip for swimming and snorkeling
- Status: Small and uninhabited with rocky shores and clear water, often included within local marine protection zones
How to Get to Isola di Foradada #
Reachable only by private boat or guided coastal tours from Alghero or nearby ports. Short launches and excursion boats commonly include Foradada in half-day coastal itineraries.
Tips for Visiting Isola di Foradada #
- Best approached by small boat from Alghero or from nearby coastal towns; visibility is excellent for snorkeling on calm days.
- Bring a hat: the "foradada" (holed) rock creates a photogenic glare-free opening but very little shade.
- The islet is fragile - stick to established mooring spots and avoid stepping on seabed vegetation when swimming.
Best Time to Visit Isola di Foradada #
Summer months offer the most reliable sea conditions for visiting the 'foradada' rock.
Weather & Climate near Isola di Foradada #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 7°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (741 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (81 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (86 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (67 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C. Regular rainfall (91 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 11°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (106 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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