Cala Sisine · Baunei · Ogliastra

Experiences in Baunei

Dirt tracks, trails and coves: two guided experiences on the Baunei coast, in Ogliastra.

The area

Baunei, between the Supramonte and the sea

Baunei is one of the municipalities on the Ogliastra coast, south of the Gulf of Orosei, between the Supramonte plateau and the sea. Its territory includes coves of sand and pebbles closed in by rock walls, such as Cala Sisine, reached along a dirt track through pasture and scrub, where you meet cows, donkeys and goats roaming free. On the same coast lies Cala Goloritzè, the most distinctive cove of the Gulf, with its white beach, the rock arch over the water and the spire loved by climbers.

Quad bike excursion

Quad bike to Cala Sisine beach

Meeting pointBar Sa Pedrera, Via Comunale 3, Ardali (Baunei)
From Ardali to Cala Sisine, on a quad bike

Quad bike to Cala Sisine beach

Half a day on long-wheelbase quad bikes, starting from Ardali (Baunei) at 9:00 or 15:00. Your guide leads you along about 30 km of scenic dirt track, through pastures where you meet cows, donkeys, goats and wild boar, up to the car parks above Cala Sisine. There you have about an hour to swim in crystal-clear water, sunbathe and use the refreshment point. Then you ride back the same way, reaching Ardali around 13:00 or 19:00. Beginner to intermediate level: these are outings to enjoy the landscape, not races.

  • Included guide, quad rental, helmet with visor and balaclava, fuel, technical assistance, dust mask, food and water
  • Programme start from Ardali (9:00 or 15:00), about 30 km of dirt track, about an hour at Cala Sisine, back around 13:00 or 19:00
  • Bring driving licence, a change of clothes, camera, biodegradable sun cream, comfortable clothes, beachwear, closed shoes
  • Not suitable for children under 8, pregnant women
  • Not allowed high heels, alcohol or drugs, littering, fires, riding the animals
  • Meeting point Bar Sa Pedrera, Via Comunale 3, Ardali (Baunei)
  • Cancellation free up to 24 hours before
Before you go. The meeting point is in Ardali, in the municipality of Baunei, not in Cala Gonone: allow for the drive. A driving licence is required. The price is for groups of up to 2 people.
Guided hike

Guided hike to Cala Goloritzè

Meeting pointBaunei (code 2MG9+FP3)
White limestone trails down to the beach

Guided hike to Cala Goloritzè

A guided hike from Baunei to Cala Goloritzè, one of the loveliest coves in Ogliastra. The route follows white limestone paths through Mediterranean scrub, among rocks and scents, and the guide also explains the local geology. Along the way you see the Aguglia di Goloritzè, a natural monument loved by climbers, and the rock arch over the water, the symbol of the place. You arrive at the white beach and crystal-clear water, where you can swim and stop for the packed lunch. It is about 8 km with 470 m of ascent, hiking grade (E), around 8 hours in all with stops. Standard group, up to 20 people.

  • Included guided hike, insurance, packed lunch, water, transfer
  • Not included entrance ticket to Cala Goloritzè (€7), to be paid in cash on site
  • Route 8 km, 470 m ascent, grade E (hiking), about 6 hours of walking
  • Bring hiking shoes, swimsuit and towel, sunglasses, hat, sun protection, water
  • Not suitable for pregnant women, people with reduced mobility
  • Not allowed animals
  • Meeting point Baunei (code 2MG9+FP3)
  • Confirmation with at least 2 participants
  • Cancellation free up to 24 hours before
Before you go. From the meeting point you continue along a road, partly unpaved, in your own car. Access to Cala Goloritzè is limited to 250 people a day, with a ticket of €7 per person; bookings open 72 hours ahead and in high season places go quickly. The route may change in bad weather.

Indicative prices: they may change, the up-to-date ones are on GetYourGuide. Booking is on GetYourGuide, not on this site: the links are affiliate links, you pay the same price and BBCalaGonone receives a small commission.

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