Weather
Temperatures 25–32°C, sun all day, evening mistral breeze.
Sea and beaches
Sea at 23–25°C, perfect. Beaches full from the end of the month.
Crowd
High attendance, especially in the last two weeks. Book everything in advance.
Events of the month
- Madonna del Mare festival (16 July)
- Summer concerts at Palau harbour
- Fish festivals in nearby villages
- Sailing regattas and yachting events in the archipelago
Tips
- Reach the beaches by 10:00 to find space
- Costa Smeralda: book restaurants at least 3–4 days ahead
- Boat tours sell out days ahead: book online
- For La Maddalena: take the first or last ferry to avoid crowds