Weather
Temperatures 26–34°C, frequent mistral wind, mild nights.
Sea and beaches
Sea at 24–26°C, ideal. Famous beaches fill up by 9:30.
Crowd
Highest attendance of the year, especially the week of Ferragosto (15 August).
Events of the month
- Santa Maria di Palau festival (15 August)
- Concerts by national artists on the seafront
- White Nights on Costa Smeralda
- Village festivals (Gallura soup, lamb, fish)
Tips
- Book apartment, restaurants and tours well in advance
- Pick lesser-known beaches: Cala di Trana, Talmone, Cala Selvaggia
- Costa Smeralda: better early morning or late afternoon
- For absolute calm, private boat trip or dinghy rental