Living in Cala Gonone
Italy · mediterranean
Cala Gonone is a village of roughly 1,200 people with both the sea and mountains close by in Italy. The climate is mediterranean. It sits well off the usual tourist trail and is considered very safe. A typical month of living costs around $1,650. Healthcare is strong, and the internet is generally reliable. People come here for diving, swimming, hiking.
It is an island reachable only a few times a week, and that changes a great deal for anyone living here all year. This is one of the places where living off-grid genuinely works, in law and in space. Housing prices have stood still for five years, which has become rare.
Cala Gonone at a glance: cost, climate, safety
Who tends to love living in Cala Gonone
- Feeling safe day to day
- Island living
- Peace, quiet and few crowds
- Access to strong healthcare
- Raising a family
- Anyone into diving
All parameters
💉 Childhood vaccines: Compulsory by lawVaccines: 10
The 2017 Lorenzin law took Italy from four compulsory vaccinations to ten, after a measles outbreak.
If you skip them: Fines of 100 to 500 euros, and no nursery or kindergarten place under the age of six.
Exemptions: Medical only, certified by a doctor. There is no religious or philosophical exemption.
Source: Vaccines 2024;12:1296, European survey
📉 Popularity & prices: Cooling down
Accommodation prices have moved about +3% in the last 5 years.
Estimates, for orientation only.
⛴️ Getting there: A few a week
Estimated from island size, airport and tourism. We have not checked a timetable for this one, treat it as a guide.
🔭 Where this place is heading
Today’s data. Tap a year to see where it is heading.
What to know before moving to Cala Gonone
- • You will likely need a car to get around.
⚠️ The downsides of living in Cala Gonone
- •Air quality: PM2.5 averages ~16 µg/m³ (WHO guideline is 5).
- •The nearest international airport is far; travel days run long.
Health, air (WHO PM2.5), water & crime figures are rough country-level estimates, verify for your case.
Where is Cala Gonone?
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Questions, answered
How much does it cost to live in Cala Gonone, Italy?
A typical month in Cala Gonone costs around $1,650, covering rent and everyday expenses for one person. It is an estimate meant for comparing places, not for budgeting exactly.
Is Cala Gonone, Italy safe?
Arcadia rates personal safety in Cala Gonone at 5 out of 5, which is excellent.
What is the internet like in Cala Gonone?
Internet in Cala Gonone is rated 3 out of 5 for remote work, which is reasonable. Starlink is available in this country.
What is the weather like in Cala Gonone?
Cala Gonone has a mediterranean climate. It is on the coast. Mountains are close by. It is on an island.
Is healthcare good in Cala Gonone?
Healthcare in Cala Gonone is rated 4 out of 5 overall, which is good. Public healthcare is 5/5 and private healthcare 5/5.
How easy is it to move to Italy?
Arcadia rates the ease of getting residency in Italy at 3 out of 5, which is reasonable. The place page lists the visa routes that apply and which depend on your passport.
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