Cala Goloritzé
Baunei, Italy
A white-pebble cove below a limestone spire, reached on a steep hike of about an hour and a half. Paid access in summer.
Cala Goloritzé is a small pebble cove on Sardinia's east coast, in the municipality of Baunei at the southern end of the Gulf of Orosei (Ogliastra). The beach was created by a landslide in 1962; the cove was declared a natural monument by the Sardinia region in 1993 and an Italian national monument in 1995.
A striking limestone pinnacle, the Aguglia (Monte Caroddi), rises above the cove and is popular with climbers; sources give its height as 143 to 148 metres. On foot you reach the cove via the trail of about 3.5 kilometres from the Altopiano del Golgo (roughly 1.5 hours, about 470 metres of elevation change). Boats may not land, and motorboats must keep their distance (200 metres, as of 2007).
For road trippers: the beach is small and fills up quickly in summer. Access is regulated with a daily cap and reservations, and a fee may apply (as of 2019: 6 euros). Please check the rules and booking with the municipality of Baunei before you go.
- Nearest town
- Baunei, Italy
- Category
- Nature & parks
- GPS
- 40.1078, 9.6880
Hours, fees and access change. Confirm with the operator or park before you go.
Good to know
Best time to go
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)
Getting there
- Italy: Motorway tolls. Tolls on most autostrade; pay at the barrier by card or cash. Motorway limit for cars: 130 km/h.
Sources
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Nearby
Campsites nearby
- Camping Mare BluCampsite14 km from Cala Goloritzé · 130 pitchesTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping SolemarCampsite14 km from Cala GoloritzéTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDogs allowed
- Camping GirasoleCampsite16 km from Cala GoloritzéTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityWaste disposalDogs allowedWi-Fi
- Campeggio Cala GononeCampsite20 km from Cala GoloritzéTentsCaravansElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalWi-Fi
- Camping Cigno BiancoCampsite22 km from Cala GoloritzéTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersToiletsWaste disposalDogs allowed
- Camping Village OrriCampsite22 km from Cala GoloritzéTentsCaravansMotorhomesElectricityDrinking waterShowersDogs allowedWi-Fi
All campsites in Italy · Campsite data: © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL 1.0 · Updated October 3, 2026
FAQs
Where is Cala Goloritzé?
Cala Goloritzé is in Baunei, Italy, at GPS 40.1078, 9.6880. It is about 13 km from Santa Maria Navarrese.
Can you camp near Cala Goloritzé?
Yes. The nearest campsite listed in OpenStreetMap is Camper Service Costa Orientale, about 14 km away; within 25 km there are 17 campsites and motorhome stopovers.
Which road trips pass Cala Goloritzé?
Cala Goloritzé is a stop on these CampingSpirit trip guides: Sardinia’s Orientale Sarda.
What is there to see near Cala Goloritzé?
Places worth a stop nearby: Cala Luna (14 km), Orgosolo Murals (30 km), Su Nuraxi di Barumini (74 km) and Bosa (105 km).
When is the best time to visit Cala Goloritzé?
The most pleasant months are usually April–May and September–November. Still fine, with some compromises, in March, June and December. (Estimate from long-term temperature averages, terrain and pass seasons)