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 at a Glance#
Address: Isola di Foradada, off the coast of Sardinia (near Capo Caccia/Alghero), Italy
Hours: Natural islet accessible year-round by boat
About Isola di Foradada#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 8° - 14° | 11° | 105 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 10° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.1 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Good | 8° - 14° | 11° | 86 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.1 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 10° - 16° | 13° | 67 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 4.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 13° - 20° | 16° | 34 mm | some cloud | 77% | 3.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Ideal | 16° - 24° | 20° | 33 mm | mostly sunny | 76% | 3.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 26° | 22° | 7 mm | clear | 74% | 3.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 27° | 23° | 12 mm | clear | 74% | 3.5 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 25° | 21° | 41 mm | mostly sunny | 74% | 3.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 15° - 21° | 18° | 91 mm | some cloud | 76% | 3.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 11° - 17° | 14° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 3.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Acceptable | 9° - 15° | 12° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 76% | 4.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
