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Hiker on the Cala Gonone Cartoe coastal path

Sardinia's East Coast

Breathtaking & wild: Hiking in the Orosei nature park

8 Days / 7 Nights
Mountain Hiking
Hiker on the Cala Gonone Cartoe coastal path

What do you associate with Sardinia? Certainly dreamy sandy beaches, the turquoise blue sea and balmy summer evenings eating fresh pasta. But there’s more to Sardinia – it has become a popular destination for hiking holidays. The hiking tour through Sardinia’s east is both wild and relaxing at the same time. Wild, because the landscape is characterised by rugged rocks. And relaxing, because Sardinians have perfected "la dolce far niente", the sweet idleness. Let yourself be infected by the Italians and have your hiking holiday in Sardinia the relaxed way!

Beach in the village of “Cala Gonone” in Sardinia
Signpost in the municipality of “Baunei” in Sardinia
Hiker in the village of “Cala Gonone” in Sardinia
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Finding peace and quiet on a hiking holiday? There’s nothing easier in Sardinia! With every day in your hiking boots you take in the breath-taking landscape more and more – and with it the Italian way of life. The multifaceted nature makes for absolute hiking enjoyment, whether that be the flowering macchia, the Gulf of Orosei or the bays of Ogliastra. From Santa Maria Navarrese, the route leads to the high plateau of Golgo and the bay of Cala Goloritze. This is followed by a circular hike to the bay of Cala Mariolu. By boat you come to the holiday resort of Cala Gonone. The hiking tour is completed with circular hikes to the rocky bays of Cala Fuili and Cala Luna as well as a hike around the rocky massif of Monte Irveri. Daily hikes of up to six hours leave you with enough time to take a refreshing dip in the sea.

  • Impressive coastal walks: Sardinia's east is wild and has an extremely impressive landscape - the routes mainly run along the coast, granting magnificent views of the sea.
  • Orosei Nature Park: Sardinia's largest nature park, the Golfo di Orosei, is a scenic jewel on the Italian island. The mighty limestone rises almost vertically out of the sea and forms striking landmarks in the turquoise waters.
  • Enchanting macchia: A fragrant, flowering splendour awaits you in the spring months in the macchia of Sardinia. Between the spring and autumn blossoms, the machia forests exude the aroma of rosemary, laurel and other Mediterranean herbs.
  • Grotta del Bue Marino: This stalactite cave is located at the foot of the Supramonte in the Golfo di Orosei. It owes its name to the monk seal that sought shelter at altitude and was christened Bue Marino. Enjoy the mystical atmosphere!

On the day of your own arrival in Santa Maria Navarrese, be sure to take a dip in the nearby bays of the Ogliastra. Sunny days follow, peppered with hiking tours of between nine and 18 kilometres. Three circular hikes also lead into the highlands of Sardinia. The hiking trails often lead over rocky and stony terrain and therefore require surefootedness.

Beach in the village of “Cala Gonone” in Sardinia
Signpost in the municipality of “Baunei” in Sardinia
Hiker in the village of “Cala Gonone” in Sardinia

Itinerary at a glance

Hiking in Sardinia is a mix of dining and nature - beautiful views of the coast included. Marvel at the limestone tablets in the Golfo di Orosei and explore the Grotta del Bue Marino at the foot of the Supramonte.

The small coastal town is located in a picturesque location between the steep cliffs of the Gulf of Orosei and the long Ogliastra sandy beaches. To get in the mood for your tour, go for a leisurely stroll along the beach or why not go for a swim in the sea. 

Hotel example: Hotel Nicoletta

 

A path with great views way up above the coast brings you to the impressive Pedra Longa limestone peaks. Soon you turn inland and climb up small tracks below some impressive rock faces and up to the first mountain top. You will keep on getting breath-taking views over the turquoise blue surface of the sea. You will walk past flocks of sheep and through the aromatic Macchia down to the Golgo alpine plateau.

Hotel example: Cooperativa Goloritzé

Today a walk to the spectacular bay of Cala Goloritzé is waiting for you. It is a very special highlight! You will walk through a gorge with a view of the impressive cliffs and to a 120m tall rock crag, which reflects in the crystal-clear, sparkling water. After a swimming break in a wonderful bay, you make your way back to Golgo where the comfortable “Rifguio” is.

Hotel example: Cooperativa Goloritzé

Today you walk across the wild and romantic Golgo plateau until you get to the Arcobaleno natural rock arch, which is today’s destination. From here, you will get wonderful panorama views over the deep-blue sea, which is far beneath you. After this, adventurous and sure-footed walkers can continue by climbing up steep tracks via the Wacholderholz-Leitern and then down to the Cala Mariolu bay.

Hotel example: Cooperativa Goloritzé

After a short transfer from Cala Sisine beach, you will walk uphill between the carob trees and the holm oaks. At the same time, you can marvel at the rugged coast and the glistening sea. Your path takes you via an endless karst plateau to the wonderful swimming bay, Cala Luna. This is one of the nicest beaches in Sardinia. Then take the boat to the holiday destination, Cala Gonone where you can spend the next days right by the sea.

Hotel example: Bue Marino

A magnificent walk takes you via the small and well-hidden rocky bay Cala Fuili to Cala Luna. You will go along a shady hiking trail through forest and coastal terrain past hidden caves and gorges. After a refreshing swim in the sea and a stop in a beach bar, you take a ship pack to Cala Gonone with the option to take a stop at the fascinating stalactite caves in Bue Marino.

Hotel example: Bue Marino

The hike along the rocky massif below Monte Irveri takes you to the idyllic sandy beach of Cala Cartoe. The cliffs offer you a fantastic view of the entire Gulf of Orosei. High above the coast, reflect on your week of hiking.

Hotel example: Bue Marino

Day
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Departure or extension

Signpost at the “Cala Cartoe” book in Sardinia
Panoramic view of the bay “Cala Mariolu”
The bay “Cala Mariolu” in Sardinia
Hiker enjoys the view of the bay of Santa Maria di Navarese
Hiker with a sea view in Sardinia
Signpost to the beach “Cala Goloritze” in Baunei

Difficulty level

Mountain Hiking

You will walk along lovely footpaths along the coastline and in the highlands. Sardinia is mainly made out of limestone cliffs, which means that you will need to be surefooted because you will often be walking on rocky and stony paths. Good fitness is needed for the walks as you will be hiking for about 6.5 hours each day.

Prices & Dates

Prices per person in EUR

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accomodation in 3-star hotels and 3x in shelters/famr refuges "Rifugio" (Golgo)
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Transfer on day 5
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for navigation and GPS-data
  • Service hotline

Optional extras

  • Transfers to Santa Maria Navarrese:
    Cagliari airport EUR 289 per journey (up to 2 people), EUR 345 (up to 8 people), duration approx. 2 hours.
    Olbia airport EUR 289 per journey (up to 3 people), EUR 395 (up to 8 people), duration approx. 2.5 hours.
  • Return transfers from Cala Gonone:
    Cagliari airport EUR 289 per journey (up to 3 people), EUR 355 (upn to 8 people), duration approx. 3 hours.
    Olbia airport EUR 169 per journey (up to 3 people), EUR 235 (up to 8 people), duration approx. 1.5 hours.
  • Return transfers from Cala Gonone to Santa Maria Navarrese: EUR 169 per journey (up to 3 people), EUR 235 (up to 8 people), duration approx. 1.5 hours.
  • For all transfers reservation is necessary, to be paid per person and journey.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Cagliari or Olbia airport.
  • Parking: free hotel car parking spaces or spaces close to the hotel, no reservation in advance possible.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Due to staying in the refuges, there are not many single room places available on this tour.
  • 2x boat rides to Cala Gonone, approx. EUR 15 per person/per journey
  • Special dates on request
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Services & Information

Further details about this tour

Included

  • Accomodation in 3*** hotels and 3x in shelters/farms refuges "Rifugio" (Golgo) 
  • Breakfast
  • Luggage transfer
  • 1 Transfer on day 5
  • Carefully elaborated route description
  • Detailed travel and tour documents 1x per room (German, English, French)
  • App for navigation and GPS-data
  • Servicehotline

Optional extras

  • Transfers to Santa Maria Navarrese:
    Cagliari airport EUR 289 per journey (up to 2 people), EUR 345 (up to 8 people), duration approx. 2 hours.
    Olbia airport EUR 299 per journey (up to 3 people), EUR 395 (up to 8 people), duration approx. 2.5 hours.
  • Return transfers from Cala Gonone:
    Cagliari airport EUR 299 per journey (up to 3 people), EUR 375 (up to 8 people), duration approx. 3 hours.
    Olbia airport EUR 179 per journey (up to 3 people), EUR 249 (up to 8 people), duration approx. 1.5 hours.
  • Return transfers from Cala Gonone to Santa Maria Navarrese: EUR 179 per journey (up to 3 people), EUR 249 (up to 8 people), duration approx. 1.5 hours.
  • For all transfers reservation is necessary, to be paid per person and journey.

Arrival / Parking / Departure

  • Cagliari or Olbia airport.
  • Parking: free hotel car parking spaces or spaces close to the hotel, no reservation in advance possible.

Things to note

  • Tourist tax, if due, is not included in the price
  • Due to staying in the refuges, there are not many single room places available on this tour.
  • 2x boat rides to Cala Gonone, approx. EUR 15 per person/per journey
  • 1x entry fee Cala Goloritzé, approx. EUR 7 per person
  • Special dates on request
  • Further important information according to the package travel law can be found here!

Join us in achieving greater sustainability by choosing our digital route book, rather than the printed version. As a small thank you we will give you a discount of €20 per room.

Travel stories for this tour

Personally on site for you

Hiking couple at Cala Mariolu
Team Members on Tour
Travel Story: Sardinia's East Coast
Without a doubt, Italy stands as one of my favourite travel destinations, which is why I've chosen this beautiful country again this year for my Team-member-on-tour mission—only this time it will be my first hiking tour in Italy. So, I’m trading my bike helmet for hiking boots and packing my bag for hopefully warm temperatures. The excitement is high to explore the Caribbean of Europe during our hiking tour at Sardinia's east coast over the next seven days.
Sabrina at coastal hiking trail near Cala Sisine
Guests on Tour
Much more than just the sea – hiking along Sardinia’s east coast
On her blog Couchflucht, travel blogger Sabrina motivates her community to leave the comfort of their own four walls and discover the world on foot or by bike away from mass tourism under the motto "Get off the sofa & out into nature". In October, Sabrina travelled again to discover on her hiking tour Sardinia’s east coast. In her hiking report, she recalls some of her favourite moments.
Panoramic view of Cala Mariolu
Team Members on Tour
Coastal hiking on Sardinia's east coast
At the end of September, when autumn was already setting in in Austria, my boyfriend and I headed to Sardinia, more precisely to the rugged east coast. We couldn’t wait to fly to the warm south to extend the summer a little longer and enjoy the hiking season to the full. A hiking trip in southern Italy is a great way to escape the cooler temperatures of autumn and spring! On the transfer to our accommodation in Santa Maria Navarrese we get a good first impression of the island. We are looking forward to the upcoming hiking days and having a great time!
Tower on the hiking trail to Santa Maria Navarrese
Team Members on Tour
Theresa explores Sardinia´s East Coast
As I do every October with my sister Susanne, I took a Eurohike hiking trip. Since we are always drawn to destinations by the sea, and we also enjoy hiking in mountains, this year’s choice was not difficult! We chose the east coast of Sardinia!
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