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Villaggio Nuragico di Serra Orrios

Serra Orrios Nuragic Village – Visiting Guide

Located near Cala Gonone and Dorgali, Serra Orrios is an exceptionally well-preserved Nuragic archaeological sanctuary-village dating from the Bronze Age, nearly 4000 years ago. Here you’ll find the well-preserved ruins of circular stone huts, small temples, passageways, and open spaces spread across the site. Serra Orrios is considered one of the best-preserved Nuragic settlements in Sardinia, and one of the best places to visit to get a sense of the island’s prehistoric past. To help you know what to expect...

Best Beaches Near Cala Gonone & the Gulf of Orosei

Cala Gonone is one of the best places in Sardinia for beach hopping, especially if you want to explore the dramatic coastline of the Gulf of Orosei. This part of eastern Sardinia is known for turquoise coves, limestone cliffs, sea caves, and beaches that range from easy town beaches to remote spots only reachable by boat or hiking trail. During our time in the area, we visited more than a dozen beaches around Cala Gonone and the Gulf of Orosei....

Grotta del Bue Marino, Sardinia – What to Expect & How to Get There

Grotta del Bue Marino is a stunning sea cave in Sardinia and one of the most popular excursions from Cala Gonone. It was also one of our favorite things to do in the area. In fact, of the three caves we visited in Sardinia, Bue Marino was our favorite. Located along Sardinia’s eastern coast, the cave can only be reached by sea, with boats departing from the port of Cala Gonone. The boat ride is short, usually around 15–20 minutes,...

Best Things to Do in Cala Gonone, Sardinia

Cala Gonone is one of the most practical bases for exploring Sardinia’s Gulf of Orosei, a rugged stretch of coastline known for limestone cliffs, turquoise coves, sea caves, and some of the island’s most scenic boat trips. The town itself is small and relaxed, with a waterfront promenade, beaches, restaurants, and easy access to boat tours, but its greatest appeal is what surrounds it. From Cala Gonone, you can visit famous beaches like Cala Luna, explore Grotta del Bue Marino,...

Cala Goloritzé Beach

Cala Goloritzé Beach – How to Get There + Hiking Trail Guide

Cala Goloritzé is a small, turquoise-water cove tucked into the rugged limestone cliffs of Sardinia’s Baunei coast, widely considered one of the most beautiful beaches in Italy. In 2025, it was ranked the #1 beach in the world by a panel of travel and beach experts, a title that reflects both its striking setting and its carefully protected status. Unlike most beaches in Sardinia, getting here takes some planning: access is limited to a hiking trail from Su Porteddu, about...

view from inside cala luna cave

Cala Luna Beach – How to Get There + Hiking Trail Guide

Cala Luna is one of the most iconic beaches along Sardinia’s Gulf of Orosei, near Cala Gonone, known for its turquoise water, dramatic limestone scenery, and large sea caves that line the back of the beach. The impressive caves made it one of the most unique beaches we visited in Sardinia. Cala Luna can be reached either by boat or via a hiking trail through the rugged coastal landscapes of eastern Sardinia. Although the hiking trail isn’t the most scenic,...

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