The beaches of Ogliastra
White limestone coves, turquoise sea and sheer cliffs: the beaches of eastern Sardinia, many only reachable by boat or on foot.
Our guides
Cala dei Gabbiani. Cala dei Gabbiani, Cala Mariolu's quiet sister: how to get there, why choose it and when to go. Local guide by I Mandorli.
Cala Goloritzé. Cala Goloritzé: how to hike in from the Golgo plateau, when to go, mandatory booking and practical tips. Stay 40 minutes away at Agriturismo I Mandorli.
Cala Luna. Cala Luna between Baunei and Dorgali: beach caves, the hike from Cala Fuili, the lagoon. Practical tips and where to stay in Ogliastra.
Cala Mariolu. Cala Mariolu (Ispuligidenie): how to arrive by boat or on foot, the famous pink and white pebbles, when to go. Ideal base: Agriturismo I Mandorli, Ogliastra.
Cala Sisine. Cala Sisine, the wildest cove of the Gulf of Orosei: how to arrive by sea or via the Sisine canyon, what to bring, when to go.
Lido di Orrì. Lido di Orrì in Tortolì: 8 km of white sand and shallow sea, perfect for families. Coves, facilities, when to go. 20 minutes from I Mandorli.
Piscine di Venere. The Piscine di Venere in Baunei: what they are, how to visit by boat, snorkelling in the clearest water of the Gulf of Orosei.
Santa Maria Navarrese Beach. Santa Maria Navarrese beach: sand and pebbles beneath thousand-year-old olive trees, the Spanish tower, the harbour for the coves. 10 minutes from I Mandorli.
Cea Beach. Cea beach between Bari Sardo and Tortolì: pale sand and sea stacks. How to get there and where to stay: farm stay with pool in Triei.
Boutique farm stay in Ogliastra, Sardinia: two rooms, 42 m² Sa Barza pool among almond trees, farmhouse breakfast, silence and nature.