The Gulf of Orosei, between Santa Maria Navarrese and Cala Gonone.

How do you get there?

Departures from the harbours of Santa Maria Navarrese, Arbatax or Cala Gonone. Operators.

May to October, with more reliable weather in June and September.

How long does it take?

Half or full day depending on the number of coves.

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Boat trips

The cliff front of the Gulf of Orosei has no roads: a boat is not an optional excursion, it is transport.

The harbour of Arbatax — Photo: trolvag · CC BY-SA 3.0 · Wikimedia Commons

From Santa Maria Navarrese, Arbatax and Cala Gonone, dinghies and boats run north along the coast to Cala Mariolu, Cala Biriala, Cala Sisine and Cala Luna. It is the only way to see, in sequence, a coastline that is nearly impenetrable on land.

Some coves do not allow boats to land, and in several cases daily visitor numbers are capped. Rules change from season to season and should be verified when booking.

The essential answers

Where is it?: The Gulf of Orosei, between Santa Maria Navarrese and Cala Gonone.
How do you get there?: Departures from the harbours of Santa Maria Navarrese, Arbatax or Cala Gonone. Operators.
When to go?: May to October, with more reliable weather in June and September.
How long does it take?: Half or full day depending on the number of coves.
Where to stay?: Boarding is early in the morning. From I Mandorli, at Triei, the harbour at Santa Maria Navarrese is close.