Cala Goloritze is a small dream corner made up of white pebbles, a clear sea that is proof of the most daring swimmers (the waters of the cove are colder than normal due to the numerous currents of frozen water coming from a nearby river) and, above all , from a characteristic spire 150 meters high , which makes it the ideal destination for lovers of trekking and climbing .
A real uncontaminated corner, a small Mediterranean jungle that was awarded, by right, the prestigious title of Italian National Monument in 1995.

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How to get there

Located in the municipality of Baunei, near the Gulf of Orosei, Cala Goloritze can be reached via two routes: the first, to be carried out strictly on foot (after leaving your vehicle at the Su Porteddu car park), and recommended for trekking lovers or for those who have the patience and the strength to be able to make a long walk, “armed” with umbrellas, some beach accessories and lots and lots of water to drink.

How to get there by land
To reach Cala Goloritze there are two routes available, the first (classic path) simpler and more intuitive, the second, the path of the wild blue , and a complex 50 km path along the Baunei coast that offers unique views and ancient mule tracks of the charcoal burners.
The classic trail, with alength of 3.5 km that can be covered in about 1 hour and 30 minutes (for the descent) and a difference in height of about 500 meters, it is the most used route to reach the cove. The path starts from the Su Porteddu car park (Get directions), from which a slight climb begins immediately followed by a steep descent that runs along the Mediterranean scrub that characterizes the entire route.

How to arrive by sea
It is possible to arrive by sea from the ports of Cala Gonone, Santa Maria Navarrese, La Caletta or Arbatax. The nearest port is Santa Maria Navarrese (Get directions) which allows you to reach Cala Goloritze in less than 25/30 minutes. From here there are several daily itineraries with prices starting from € 59.00 per personand mini cruises with prices starting from € 40.00 to € 45.00 per person (prices vary according to the company and the period chosen). We recommend the tour directly from Arbatax, which can be purchased conveniently online.
It is also possible to rent inflatable boats starting from € 100.00 per day or customized excursions starting from € 35.00 per person . For those who choose the latter solution, it is recommended to observe the specific limitations . In fact, upon passing the limitation buoys located about 300 meters from the shoreline , it is allowed to approach Cala Goloritze only and exclusively by boats without engines.

Useful info: costs, timetables and advice

  • Hours: from 6:00 to 18:30. The beach has a limited number, therefore it is advisable to arrive early in the morning, or to purchase a tour by sea
  • Entrance fee : € 6.00 full, € 1.00 reduced (children up to 10 years)
  • Clothing and equipment : in addition to the necessary for a nice swim (swimsuit and towel), bring with you comfortable closed or trekking shoes, since the path is long with about 500 m of altitude difference. Don’t forget your sunscreen but above all water and food for a small snack as there are no bars on the beach.
  • Children and the elderly : the path to reach the beach is quite difficult for both very young children and the elderly, the path as well as being long (about 1 hour and 30 minutes) is also characterized by a significant difference in height that complicates the path.
  • Parking : as regards cars, it is possible to take advantage of the free parking in Su Porteddu.

Free beach, lidos and bathing establishments
Photo by Nicola Secci. In order to safeguard the landscape, flora and fauna of the place, the entrances to the beach have been regulated by the municipal administration in recent years.
In order to access, you have to pay a small fee .
Once the entrance has been paid, the beach is pristine and devoid of beaches and bathing establishments .
It should also be noted that bathers are prohibited from taking away the characteristic “pebbles”, a choice dictated by the need to keep this little corner of paradise intact .

Where to sleep in the surrounding area: hotels, resorts and b & bs
To have the possibility of reaching Cala Goloritze in the shortest possible time, it is advisable to stay in the municipality of Baunei , or nearby. The housing solutions proposed are numerous, and some of them offer complete packages to the visitor, also consisting of excursions, guided tours and moments of pleasant relaxation.

What to do and see in the surroundings
Cala Goloritze is considered a paradise for trekking and free climbing . The Goloritze Cooperative, founded in 1991, offers a range of infinite possibilities to lovers of walks in the heart of nature and of all those activities to be conducted in contact with the “bare” earth. Hiking, climbing, even off-road tripsthey are periodically organized and coordinated by the volunteers of the coop, to give the tourist an experience that he will hardly forget. For more information you can consult the official website.
For lovers of boat trips , it is also possible to benefit from mini -cruises which include stops of varying lengths in the extraordinary cove. The most recommended solution as it is practical and fast and undoubtedly the tour from Arbatax which can be purchased online.
Those who have time and money can buy the SEA pass, a kind of subscription for boat trips and excursions in the Gulf, which in addition to Cala Goloritze allows you to visit places such as Cala Mariolu and the Grotta del Bue Marino. For more info visit this site.

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