The sea caves of Cala Luna in Sardinia

On the east coast of Sardinia, the Supramonte mountains reach right down to the Gulf of Orosei, often dropping steeply into the sea with impressive cliffs. The mountains consist mostly of karst limestone, in which water, wind, and waves have carved out numerous sinkholes and caves. Some giant examples – with cave entrances sometimes over 8 m high – are found right by the sea and can partly only be reached by boat.

In the colourful cliff face north of the white beach of Cala Luna, however, they are easily accessible and were used as cave dwellings from the seventies onwards by hippies, who were early to appreciate the beauty and aura of such places. Nowadays, staying overnight is forbidden, and you’ll only find bathers there during the day.

More pictures in the ‘Sardinia’ gallery.