Must-see attractions in Cala Gonone

  • Trail to grotta del Bue Marino in Cala Gonone, Sardinia, Italy

    Grotta del Bue Marino

    Cala Gonone

    It’s a scenic 40-minute hike from Cala Fuili, or a speedy boat ride from Cala Gonone, to this enchanting grotto. It was the last island refuge of the rare…

  • Cala Fuili

    Cala Gonone

    About 3.5km south of town (follow Viale del Bue Marino) is this captivating rocky inlet backed by a deep green valley. From here you can hike over the…

  • Nuraghe Mannu

    Cala Gonone

    To get an eagle-eye view over the coast, follow the signs off the Cala Gonone–Dorgali road to this nuraghe. After 3km the rocky track peters out at a wild…

  • Spiaggia Sos Dorroles

    Cala Gonone

    About 1km south of Cala Gonone, backed by a striking yellow-orange rock wall, Spiaggia Sos Dorroles is one of the prettiest spots near town for splashing…

  • Cala Cartoe

    Cala Gonone

    Secluded at the end of a remote back road, this lovely sweep of sand makes a pleasant day trip from Cala Gonone, 11km to the south.

  • Acquario di Cala Gonone

    Cala Gonone

    Check out the local marine life before taking the plunge at this shiny new aquarium, designed by architects Peter Chermayeff and Sebastiano Gaias. The 25…

  • Spiaggia Centrale

    Cala Gonone

    In town, the small shingle Spiaggia Centrale is good for a quick dip, though the finest beaches lie further south.

  • Spiaggia Palmasera

    Cala Gonone

    Just south of Cala Gonone, this narrow sandy strip is interrupted by rocky stretches (watch out for sea urchins).