Guidebook for Cala Gonone
Food Scene
The best restaurant / pizzeria on the Palmasera waterfront. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan dishes.
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Hotel La Favorita Ristorante e Pizzeria
30 Via Lungomare PalmaseraThe best restaurant / pizzeria on the Palmasera waterfront. The menu includes vegetarian and vegan dishes.
The wood-burning oven and patio in the shade of olive trees and hibiscus make it one of the favorite meeting points for pizzas
`DuePi` Ristorante - Pizzeria - Live Grill
7 Via Vasco De GamaThe wood-burning oven and patio in the shade of olive trees and hibiscus make it one of the favorite meeting points for pizzas
Fish restaurant with terrace overlooking the sea. Is one of the most famous in Cala Gonone
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Ristorante Il Pescatore
7 Via Lungomare dell'Acqua DolceFish restaurant with terrace overlooking the sea. Is one of the most famous in Cala Gonone
The best Gelato in town, in this artisan ice cream shop on the Palmasera waterfront.
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Gelateria Fancello
26 Via Lungomare PalmaseraThe best Gelato in town, in this artisan ice cream shop on the Palmasera waterfront.
In front of the port, the restaurant "Al porto da Simone" of the Hotel Pop is one of the most famous in Cala Gonone
Hotel Pop
2 Piazza del PortoIn front of the port, the restaurant "Al porto da Simone" of the Hotel Pop is one of the most famous in Cala Gonone
Agriturismo near the archaeological site of Nuraghe Mannu. Typical Sardinian dishes, ravioli and grilled meat. Vegan menu if you book it before hand. 5 min. from Cala Gonone on the way to Dorgali.
www.agriturismonuraghemannu.com
Agriturismo Nuraghe Mannu
Località PranosAgriturismo near the archaeological site of Nuraghe Mannu. Typical Sardinian dishes, ravioli and grilled meat. Vegan menu if you book it before hand. 5 min. from Cala Gonone on the way to Dorgali.
www.agriturismonuraghemannu.com
Agriturismo with typical Sardinian dishes, ravioli and grilled meat.
www.rifugiogorropu.it
RIFUGIO GORROPU
Via per OddoeneAgriturismo with typical Sardinian dishes, ravioli and grilled meat.
www.rifugiogorropu.it
Hotel Dorgali | Ispinigoli
Strada Comunale di Ispinigoli Restaurant near the Ispinigoli caves.
The best restaurant in the area. Everything in this Restaurant hotel is an ode to tradition, art and culture. Every detail communicates the authenticity of this land: the furnishings and materials are Sardinians, chosen from juniper, ancient pottery, brick and white plaster inlaid with periwinkle.
Sardinian cuisine, spa, art workshop, yoga and reiki, swimming pool. Reservations recommended. 25 min. from Dorgali
www.sugologone.it
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Su Gologone Experience Hotel
The best restaurant in the area. Everything in this Restaurant hotel is an ode to tradition, art and culture. Every detail communicates the authenticity of this land: the furnishings and materials are Sardinians, chosen from juniper, ancient pottery, brick and white plaster inlaid with periwinkle.
Sardinian cuisine, spa, art workshop, yoga and reiki, swimming pool. Reservations recommended. 25 min. from Dorgali
www.sugologone.it
You can dine local dishes and enjoy the fresh air surrounded by mountains in this outpost just above the path that leads at the Canyon Gorroppu. Reservations recommended. (About 30 minutes from Dorgali)
www.hotelsilana.com/it/
Hotel Gorropu
You can dine local dishes and enjoy the fresh air surrounded by mountains in this outpost just above the path that leads at the Canyon Gorroppu. Reservations recommended. (About 30 minutes from Dorgali)
www.hotelsilana.com/it/
Ristorante Il Cormorano
6 Via Amerigo VespucciRestaurant and Pizzeria with garden near the port
Fish restaurant near home. Restaurant managed by the manager of the historic fishing boat of Cala Gonone.
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Da Graziano Il Pescatore
24 Via Vasco De GamaFish restaurant near home. Restaurant managed by the manager of the historic fishing boat of Cala Gonone.
Pizzeria Zio Pedrillo
2 Via Vasco De GamaDelivery Pizza
Tel. 0784 93761
Good pizzeria and restaurant. In the aperitif hours, in the pretty courtyard under the shadow of a large olive tree, you can have some great cocktails accompanied by a good selection of music.
Musicafe
8 Viale C. ColomboGood pizzeria and restaurant. In the aperitif hours, in the pretty courtyard under the shadow of a large olive tree, you can have some great cocktails accompanied by a good selection of music.
The pizzeria "Asso di Pizze" makes, in the evening, the best pizzas in town (with cereal flour) and at lunch offers a fixed price menu of 15-17 euros. It is closed on Thursday evening and Sunday for lunch.
Pizzeria Dimitri
165 Via La MarmoraThe pizzeria "Asso di Pizze" makes, in the evening, the best pizzas in town (with cereal flour) and at lunch offers a fixed price menu of 15-17 euros. It is closed on Thursday evening and Sunday for lunch.
Hotel San Francisco
8 Via MagellanoRestaurant Pizzeria with good fish dishes
The best restaurant in Dorgali, has recently changed management and offers good dishes with standard prices. If you decide to dine there you can say that you are staying with us ("Laura & Emanuele from the b&b in Via delle Conchiglie 8"), this way you will get a 10% discount. It is advisable to book in advance.
Merula Caffetteria Enoteca Ristorante
108 Viale KennedyThe best restaurant in Dorgali, has recently changed management and offers good dishes with standard prices. If you decide to dine there you can say that you are staying with us ("Laura & Emanuele from the b&b in Via delle Conchiglie 8"), this way you will get a 10% discount. It is advisable to book in advance.
Il Nuovo Gabbiano
Piazza del PortoAmong the few restaurants usually open even in winter.
Ready dishes to take away or to be consumed on outdoor tables. Low to medium prices.
Mordi & Fuggi Paninoteca-stuzzicheria-prodotti Locali
8 Viale C. ColomboReady dishes to take away or to be consumed on outdoor tables. Low to medium prices.
Almost always open for breakfast, sandwiches, small pizzas, some dishes, aperitifs, beer. Until late hours.
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Garden Bar
8 Piazza GiardiniAlmost always open for breakfast, sandwiches, small pizzas, some dishes, aperitifs, beer. Until late hours.
Pizza, aperitifs and breakfasts with a panoramic view of Cala Gonone and the gulf, at the panoramic point of the gallery betwen Cala Gonone and Dorgali. At lunch on weekends selections of meat and cheese.
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Chiosco Monte Longu
SP26Pizza, aperitifs and breakfasts with a panoramic view of Cala Gonone and the gulf, at the panoramic point of the gallery betwen Cala Gonone and Dorgali. At lunch on weekends selections of meat and cheese.
Drinks & Nightlife
Cocktail on the rooftop bar overlooking the Bay of Cala Gonone
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HBM | Hotel Ristorante Bue Marino
8 Via Amerigo VespucciCocktail on the rooftop bar overlooking the Bay of Cala Gonone
Cocktail Bar overlooking the sea, has a terrace on the Palmasera waterfront and one on the top floor of the hotel. Aperitifs watching the Gulf.
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Hotel Cala Luna - Cala Gonone
6 Via Lungomare PalmaseraCocktail Bar overlooking the sea, has a terrace on the Palmasera waterfront and one on the top floor of the hotel. Aperitifs watching the Gulf.
Parks & Nature
Archaeological site. 5 min from Cala Gonone on the way to Dorgali. Beautiful view of the entire Gulf of Orosei.
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Nuraghe Mannu
Archaeological site. 5 min from Cala Gonone on the way to Dorgali. Beautiful view of the entire Gulf of Orosei.
The cave of Ispinigoli is characterized by the presence of a stalactite high about 38 m (one of the most impressive in Europe). 15 min. from Cala Gonone and Dorgali
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Grotta di Ispinigoli
Località IspinigoliThe cave of Ispinigoli is characterized by the presence of a stalactite high about 38 m (one of the most impressive in Europe). 15 min. from Cala Gonone and Dorgali
Canyon with walls up to 450 meters. Quiet and magical place.
The easiest and fastest way to reach the Gorge is descending from Campo Base Gorropu (see up in this guide).
Other access from the valley of Oddoene in Dorgali along the river (3 hours) or from Hotel Gorropu in Silana Ss 125 Km 183 (1 hour 30 min, medium/high difficult)
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Gorropu-gil
Località GorropuCanyon with walls up to 450 meters. Quiet and magical place.
The easiest and fastest way to reach the Gorge is descending from Campo Base Gorropu (see up in this guide).
Other access from the valley of Oddoene in Dorgali along the river (3 hours) or from Hotel Gorropu in Silana Ss 125 Km 183 (1 hour 30 min, medium/high difficult)
Terrestrial caves accessible from the sea or on the trail to Cala Luna. If you do not take the boat with your admission ticket included and opt to reach the caves by land, please inform yourself about the entrance payment methods.
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Grotta del Bue Marino
Terrestrial caves accessible from the sea or on the trail to Cala Luna. If you do not take the boat with your admission ticket included and opt to reach the caves by land, please inform yourself about the entrance payment methods.
Cala Goloritze
6th between TripAdvisor’s Top 10 best beaches in Italy
Beautiful nature and turquoise waters in the 1st TripAdvisor’s Top 10 best beaches in Italy!
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BEST BEACH IN SARDINIA AND SNORKELING
Beautiful nature and turquoise waters in the 1st TripAdvisor’s Top 10 best beaches in Italy!
The beach can be reached by sea with private boats or with boats departing from the port, or through the mountain path which leads from Cala Fuili (medium/high difficulty, 1 hour and 30 min walk). It is possible to climb.
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Cala Luna
The beach can be reached by sea with private boats or with boats departing from the port, or through the mountain path which leads from Cala Fuili (medium/high difficulty, 1 hour and 30 min walk). It is possible to climb.
Last beach accessible by car, is at the end of the road (Viale Bue Marino), free parking. From here you can take the trail to Cala Luna and Bue Marino Caves. It is possible to climb.
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Cala Fuili
Sentiero Cala Fuili - Cala LunaLast beach accessible by car, is at the end of the road (Viale Bue Marino), free parking. From here you can take the trail to Cala Luna and Bue Marino Caves. It is possible to climb.
Nuragic village immersed in a beautiful landscape.
It is recommended to carry out the tour with a guide (see Cooperativa Ghivine in this guide) or consult the following address:
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/Trekking/itineraries/scheda.php?lang=eng&id_itinerario=1560&id_tipologia=37
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Tiscali
Nuragic village immersed in a beautiful landscape.
It is recommended to carry out the tour with a guide (see Cooperativa Ghivine in this guide) or consult the following address:
http://www.planetmountain.com/english/Trekking/itineraries/scheda.php?lang=eng&id_itinerario=1560&id_tipologia=37
Central Beach of Cala Gonone
Via Amerigo VespucciPalmasera Beach
Giants' grave of S'Ena'e Thomes
Km 19 Strada Provinciale 38Archaeological site. 15 min from Dorgali
Fresh spring water surrounded by greenery. 20 min. from Dorgali
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Sorgenti Su Gologone
Fresh spring water surrounded by greenery. 20 min. from Dorgali
Agriturismo Cala Cartoe
Strada per Spiaggia di Cartoe-DorgaliBeach accessible by car, free parking.
20'min. from Cala Gonone and Dorgali
Pidgeon's Cave to have a walk and climbing: from the port take the road to the right (Via dell'Acqua dolce) and park at the end, following the path along the sea you will reach the "Pidgeon's Cave" in 25 minutes. Known by climbers and hikers.
Via Lungomare dell'Acqua Dolce
Via Lungomare dell'Acqua DolcePidgeon's Cave to have a walk and climbing: from the port take the road to the right (Via dell'Acqua dolce) and park at the end, following the path along the sea you will reach the "Pidgeon's Cave" in 25 minutes. Known by climbers and hikers.
PANORAMICA: Another place where you can climb and enjoy a beautiful view of the gulf is along the panoramic road that goes towards the Cartoe and Osala beaches (from the port take the Viale Marco Polo road which will rise up to the end of the town). There are a few points around the last curves where you can leave the car on the side and climb up the mountain.
Via Codula e' Gostui
Via Codula e' GostuiPANORAMICA: Another place where you can climb and enjoy a beautiful view of the gulf is along the panoramic road that goes towards the Cartoe and Osala beaches (from the port take the Viale Marco Polo road which will rise up to the end of the town). There are a few points around the last curves where you can leave the car on the side and climb up the mountain.
One-day excursion to discover the most representative of the "Tacchi" of Ogliastra. To get to the area, the car is essential.
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Monte Perda Liana
One-day excursion to discover the most representative of the "Tacchi" of Ogliastra. To get to the area, the car is essential.
One day excursion among lakes, woods and flowers to discover the last wild horses of Europe. To get to the area, the car is essential.
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Giara di Gesturi
One day excursion among lakes, woods and flowers to discover the last wild horses of Europe. To get to the area, the car is essential.
Punta La Marmora
The highest peak in Sardinia, 1834 meters.
Cuile Toddeito
Sentiero Cala Fuili - Cala LunaExcursion to visit the classic shepherds' refuge
Here you can park and continue on foot along the river up to Gola Gorropu
Parcheggio Gola di Gorropu - S'Abba Arva
Here you can park and continue on foot along the river up to Gola Gorropu
GPS: 40° 09′ 32.0″ N – 9° 30′ 29.0″ E
Here you can park and get off at Gola Gorropu. About 4 km on foot (difference in height 650 m). Duration of 1.5 / 2 h downhill and 2.5 h for ascent (possibility of booking the off-road vehicle for the ascent). Difficulty level: hiking.
Passo Ghenna Silana
Strada Statale 125 Orientale SardaGPS: 40° 09′ 32.0″ N – 9° 30′ 29.0″ E
Here you can park and get off at Gola Gorropu. About 4 km on foot (difference in height 650 m). Duration of 1.5 / 2 h downhill and 2.5 h for ascent (possibility of booking the off-road vehicle for the ascent). Difficulty level: hiking.
Crystal clear sea and pristine beaches in this natural oasis 50 minutes from Cala Gonone. Parking and entrance tickets with a limited number, reservation required.
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Biderosa Oasis
Strada Statale 125 Orientale SardaCrystal clear sea and pristine beaches in this natural oasis 50 minutes from Cala Gonone. Parking and entrance tickets with a limited number, reservation required.
Arts & Culture
Visit the murals of this famous town where in 1961 was shoot the movie “Banditi a Orgosolo” (awarded at the Venice Film Festival).
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Orgosolo
Visit the murals of this famous town where in 1961 was shoot the movie “Banditi a Orgosolo” (awarded at the Venice Film Festival).
Comune di Dorgali
37 Corso Umberto I Municipal office
From Mamoiada, the village that gave birth to the carnival mask of the "Mamuthones", you will find the Museum of traditional masks of the Sardinian carnival
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Múseum Miðjarðarhafs Maskar
15 Piazza EuropaFrom Mamoiada, the village that gave birth to the carnival mask of the "Mamuthones", you will find the Museum of traditional masks of the Sardinian carnival
Pro Loco Associazione Turistica
108 Via La Marmora Tourist information with contacts and events
Museum with natural and ethnographic trail, particularly rich in flora and fauna. You can visit the traditional environments of civilization 'barbaricina'.
15' min from Cala Gonone or Dorgali
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Parco Museo S'Abba Frisca
Museum with natural and ethnographic trail, particularly rich in flora and fauna. You can visit the traditional environments of civilization 'barbaricina'.
15' min from Cala Gonone or Dorgali
Essentials
Farmacia Cala Luna
36b Viale Colombo PHARMACY
Lavanderia Smeralda Cala Gonone
Laundry & dry cleaners
Guardia medica di Dorgali
Corso Umberto I Hospital
Guardia medica di Dorgali
Corso Umberto I Hospital
Ufficio Postale Di Cala Gonone
3 Via Cala LunaPost office and cash machine
Supermarket EUROPA
20 Via dei DelfiniThe Supermarket closest to home
Da Graziano Il Pescatore
24 Via Vasco De GamaFish Shop open all the year
Pescheria Da Graziano
Via Cala LunaFish Shop open only in summer
This company is the only one to have an office in Cala Gonone so it allows you to rent the car also only for the trip from the airport, then you can leave it in Cala Gonone without having to rent it for the entire period of your holiday or to take it back to Olbia.
Naturally from Cala Gonone you can rent the car again the day of your departure or whenever you want.
Europcar Cala Gonone
2 Via Vasco De GamaThis company is the only one to have an office in Cala Gonone so it allows you to rent the car also only for the trip from the airport, then you can leave it in Cala Gonone without having to rent it for the entire period of your holiday or to take it back to Olbia.
Naturally from Cala Gonone you can rent the car again the day of your departure or whenever you want.
The most stocked supermarket (in Via Cala Luna, 1, in front of the post office). Winter times are from 8-13 and 16.30-20. During the months of July and August they are usually open from 8 to 20. Open Sunday: 8am - 1pm.
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Zizzone Market Colombo
58 Viale C. ColomboThe most stocked supermarket (in Via Cala Luna, 1, in front of the post office). Winter times are from 8-13 and 16.30-20. During the months of July and August they are usually open from 8 to 20. Open Sunday: 8am - 1pm.
MARKET ZIZZONE
Via Baluvirde, 1 – Dorgali
The most stocked supermarket. Open all day from Monday to Saturday: 7.30am - 8.30pm. Open Sunday: 7.30am - 1.30pm
Via Baluvirde, 1
1 Via BaluvirdeMARKET ZIZZONE
Via Baluvirde, 1 – Dorgali
The most stocked supermarket. Open all day from Monday to Saturday: 7.30am - 8.30pm. Open Sunday: 7.30am - 1.30pm
Entertainment & Activities
Very interesting excursions of all levels, both in the mountainous territory of the Supramonte that along the coast of the Gulf of Orosei. In the various archaeological sites that they operate (Canyon Gorroppu and Tiscali among others) you can take guided tours by specialized operators in the field, throughout the year.
Coop. Ghivine
32 Viale ColomboVery interesting excursions of all levels, both in the mountainous territory of the Supramonte that along the coast of the Gulf of Orosei. In the various archaeological sites that they operate (Canyon Gorroppu and Tiscali among others) you can take guided tours by specialized operators in the field, throughout the year.
Very interesting excursions of all levels, both in the mountainous territory of the Supramonte that along the coast of the Gulf of Orosei. In the various archaeological sites that they operate (Canyon Gorroppu and Tiscali among others) you can take guided tours by specialized operators in the field, throughout the year.
Cooperativa Ghivine Del G.R.A. A R.L.
32 Viale C. ColomboVery interesting excursions of all levels, both in the mountainous territory of the Supramonte that along the coast of the Gulf of Orosei. In the various archaeological sites that they operate (Canyon Gorroppu and Tiscali among others) you can take guided tours by specialized operators in the field, throughout the year.
GPS coordinates: 40 ° 11 ′ 51.0 ″ N - 9 ° 32 ′ 8.0 ″ E
Along the Eastern Sardinian road S.S. 125 Km 190.500, the best access point to reach Canyon Gorropu. Jeep service that can take you near the Canyon. The Campo Base Gorropu is a place where you can enjoy a unique view, buy a typical product of agricultural and handicraft or articles for hiking, with picnic area, drinks and ice cream. 10 min. from Dorgali, 20 min. from Cala Gonone.
With the off-road vehicle, from Gorropu Base Camp you'll take a 5 km long panoramic dirt road until you reach the Flumineddu river, from here you take an easy path of about 2.5 km in about 45'min. Difficulty level: easy excursion.
Campo Base Gorropu
km 190GPS coordinates: 40 ° 11 ′ 51.0 ″ N - 9 ° 32 ′ 8.0 ″ E
Along the Eastern Sardinian road S.S. 125 Km 190.500, the best access point to reach Canyon Gorropu. Jeep service that can take you near the Canyon. The Campo Base Gorropu is a place where you can enjoy a unique view, buy a typical product of agricultural and handicraft or articles for hiking, with picnic area, drinks and ice cream. 10 min. from Dorgali, 20 min. from Cala Gonone.
With the off-road vehicle, from Gorropu Base Camp you'll take a 5 km long panoramic dirt road until you reach the Flumineddu river, from here you take an easy path of about 2.5 km in about 45'min. Difficulty level: easy excursion.
Consorzio Trasporti Marittimi station
1 Piazza del PortoOne of the main boat tour companies operating in the Gulf
Blue & Green Best
14 Via Lungomare PalmaseraDiving center
Aquarium situated in a modern building near the Palmasera promenade. There are several species of fish and animals typical of the Mediterranean sea. At scheduled times you can watch the fish and sea turtles being fed. Ideal for children!
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Cala Gonone Aquarium
Via La FavoritaAquarium situated in a modern building near the Palmasera promenade. There are several species of fish and animals typical of the Mediterranean sea. At scheduled times you can watch the fish and sea turtles being fed. Ideal for children!
Bluforia Diving Center
4/A Vico II PalmaseraDiving center
Argonauta Diving Sardinia
4 Via FlumendosaDiving center
Tour carried out on a sailboat during a whole day
Agostino Charter srl - Veliero Dovesesto - Gommoni Cala gonone
Box 2 e 10 Via Amerigo VespucciTour carried out on a sailboat during a whole day
You can book for guided wine tasting; wine and food tasting of Sardinia; sightseeing tour in the vineyard + guided tasting.
Winery Poderi Atha Ruja, Sardinia
Via OddoeneYou can book for guided wine tasting; wine and food tasting of Sardinia; sightseeing tour in the vineyard + guided tasting.
Cantina Sociale Dorgali
94 Via La MarmoraYou can book for guided wine tasting.
Rubber dinghy hire, excursions and mini cruises in the Gulf of Orosei.
Lampu - Noleggio Gommoni - Cala Gonone
32 Viale C. ColomboRubber dinghy hire, excursions and mini cruises in the Gulf of Orosei.
Shopping
Cantina Sociale Dorgali
94 Via La MarmoraCooperative winery of Dorgali. Wine shop
Via Alfonso Lamarmora
Along the way you will find several local craft shops
Corso Umberto I
Corso Umberto IAlong the way you will find several local craft shops
Stile Alpino
2 Via della PinetaClimbing & outdoor equipment, footwear and apparel.
"EDICOLA NAMASTE'" V.le C.Colombo 11. This NEWSSTAND sells newspapers, magazines and books (those of CLIMBING are in several languages) and offers fax service and sale of toys.
Civic number 11 (in the map is incorrectly reported in this location but is next to the Minimarket and few meters from the "Musicafé restaurant" and the port, across the street of the number 30 of V.le C. Colombo).
Namaste' Snc
"EDICOLA NAMASTE'" V.le C.Colombo 11. This NEWSSTAND sells newspapers, magazines and books (those of CLIMBING are in several languages) and offers fax service and sale of toys.
Civic number 11 (in the map is incorrectly reported in this location but is next to the Minimarket and few meters from the "Musicafé restaurant" and the port, across the street of the number 30 of V.le C. Colombo).
Cheese sales in the Cheese factory of the Shepherds Cooperative of Dorgali.
Cooperativa Dorgali Pastori
Via ThomesCheese sales in the Cheese factory of the Shepherds Cooperative of Dorgali.