01Book ahead
Gulf of Orosei boat day
Give the coves a full sea day rather than trying to squeeze them between driving stops.
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See matching experiences →East Sardegna
Ogliastra & Gulf of Orosei
The strongest fit for dramatic coves, boat days, hiking and a more adventurous road-trip feel.
Why it works
Pick it for the right reasons.
This region is strongest when your priorities line up with the experience on the ground. The goal is not to send everyone everywhere.
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The shortlist
What defines this region.
These are anchors, not a checklist. A good trip leaves time to stay put.
01Cala Goloritzé
02Cala Mariolu
03Cala Luna
04Baunei
Trip rhythm
Personalise this route →What your days can feel like.
02
Baunei mountain + coast
Balance viewpoints and village time with a lighter coastal stop so the day still feels like a holiday.
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Cala Goloritzé focus
Treat this as the main objective for the day and choose the appropriate access option for your fitness and conditions.
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04Book ahead
Cala Gonone + cave option
Use Cala Gonone as an easier day with harbour time and an optional bookable cave or boat experience.
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Ogliastra food reset
Take a slower inland day for local food and small-town atmosphere between the bigger adventure days.
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Wild-card coast day
Keep one day flexible for sea conditions: repeat a cove, choose a hike, or take a low-effort beach day.
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Keep exploring
Open My Map →Beyond the best-known stops.
Explore the coast and hinterland. Your itinerary chooses places around your base, interests and available transport.
Cala Goloritzé
Dramatic protected cove beneath limestone cliffs; access requires planning.
Show on map →Cala Mariolu
Small-pebble Gulf of Orosei cove commonly reached as part of a sea day.
Show on map →Cala Luna
Large cove with limestone caves between Cala Gonone and Baunei territory.
Show on map →Cala Gonone
Harbour base for Gulf of Orosei boat trips and easier east-coast days.
Show on map →Baunei
Mountain village above the coast and a strong base for active Ogliastra trips.
Show on map →Nuoro
Historic neighbourhoods and literary heritage in the hometown of Grazia Deledda.
Show on map →Orgosolo
Barbagia village whose street murals tell stories of local life and social change.
Show on map →Mamoiada
Barbagia town known for traditional masks, wine and local sweets.
Show on map →Oliena
Supramonte foothill town with craft traditions and Nepente wine.
Show on map →Dorgali
Inland town above Cala Gonone with craft workshops and food traditions.
Show on map →Berchida
Long sandy beach beside dunes and a stream mouth south of Siniscola.
Show on map →Arbatax
Harbour settlement beside the distinctive red rocks of the Ogliastra coast.
Show on map →Ulassai
Village beneath limestone cliffs, with Maria Lai art and Ogliastra food traditions.
Show on map →Su Gologone
Karst spring at the foot of the Supramonte in the territory of Oliena.
Show on map →Ispinigoli
Cave near Dorgali with a large limestone column linking floor and vault.
Show on map →Gola di Gorropu
Deep limestone gorge carved by the Flumineddu river in the Supramonte.
Show on map →Villaggio di Tiscali
Ancient settlement hidden inside a mountain sinkhole in the Supramonte.
Show on map →Oasi di Bidderosa
Coastal woodland and five sandy coves north of Orosei.
Show on map →Monte Ortobene
Wooded mountain above Nuoro with walking paths and the Redeemer statue.
Show on map →Make it real
Book around the route, not the other way around.
Start with the right base, sort transport, then reserve only the experiences that genuinely need it.
Plan the practical bits