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Punta Giradili (792 m) on Sardinia’s Rugged East Coast

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A Rock Climber on the Cliffs near Pedra Longa, Overlooking the Dramatic Rock Faces of Punta Giradili Rising Above the Turquoise Mediterranean Sea on Sardinia’s East Coast, Ogliastra, Italy

In the southern section of the Gulf of Orosei, the striking rock pinnacle of Pedra Longa, visible from miles away, rises from a small headland and marks the southern end of Sardinia’s wild eastern coastline, dominated by towering cliffs and rugged limestone mountains.
This remarkable landmark can be reached by road from Baunei, although its true beauty and impressive scale are best appreciated from a distance – perhaps from a boat or while hiking along the coast.
While the 80-meter-high rock pinnacle itself is the preserve of experienced climbers, some of the region’s spectacular cliffs, secluded coves, and dreamlike beaches can also be explored along less demanding hiking trails.
Even Punta Giradili (792 m), whose sheer rock faces plunge several hundred meters almost vertically into the sea and appear accessible only to skilled mountaineers, can be reached on foot. A section of the multi-day coastal trekking route Sentiero Selvaggio Blu leads across the more gently sloping terrain on the mountain’s inland side, approaching from the Golgo Plateau. Read more

Hike to the spectacular Cala Goloritzé in Sardinia

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Cala Goloritzé is one of the highlights of the Gulf of Orosei, a coastline blessed with an extraordinary abundance of spectacular coves – including Cala Biriola and Cala Luna, to name just two more of Sardinia’s dream beaches.
A white pebble beach meets a sea of almost fluorescent blue, framed by towering pinnacles of rugged limestone. It is nature at its most dramatic.
My eyes are captivated by the colors and shapes of this extraordinary landscape. From the shimmering sea and the natural rock arch of Arco di Goloritzé rising out of the water, my gaze travels upwards to the striking limestone pinnacle of L’Aguglia, also known as Carrot Rock. For experienced climbers (6b+), it offers a fascinating climbing challenge in a truly unique setting. Read more

The rock wave of Cala Luna in the Gulf of Orosei

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Like a petrified wave, the dazzlingly bright and colourful limestone cliffs of Cala Luna seem to want to pour themselves into the turquoise sea. But as the saying goes, constant dripping wears away the stone, and indeed the elements have washed huge caves out of the rock. Along with the bay’s white sandy beach, these unique formations define the image of Sardinia’s fascinating east coast, with its steep cliffs and bays overlooked by bizarre rocks and karst mountain peaks. Read more

The sea caves of Cala Luna in Sardinia

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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. Read more

Boat trip to dream beaches on Sardinia’s east coast

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Along the wild cliffs in the Gulf of Orosei on Sardinia, many small, romantic coves with sandy or pebble beaches are hidden between the crystal-clear sea and the high rock faces of the Supramonte. Occasionally, hiking trails lead down through gorges and valleys, but it’s more comfortable to go by your own boat or on an organised tour from Arbatax or Cala Gonone. Depending on the trip, several different beaches are visited on a day tour, so you can experience the variety and beauty of this impressive coastline. Read more

Cala Gonone in the Gulf of Orosei

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Cala Gonone is the only settlement along the wild, rugged coastline of the Gulf of Orosei. Nestled in a truly spectacular setting, it is separated from the island’s interior by a rocky ridge of the Supramonte Mountains, lying between the deep blue Mediterranean Sea and towering mountain peaks.
The dramatic scenery rivals that of some of Italy’s most famous coastal regions, including the Amalfi Coast, the Cinque Terre, and the Cilento Riviera. Read more

Cala Biriola in Sardinia

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The small sandy beach in Cala Biriola bay is typical of the many impressively beautiful beaches along the coast of Sardinia, each region possessing its own unique charm. For instance, the east coast in the Gulf of Orosei is characterised by high mountains and cliffs with rocks and grottoes, while Gallura features bizarre rock formations, and Ogliastra boasts miles of sandy beaches – the list could go on for every region. Read more