Descents to the sea · Golgo plateau

Cala Goloritzè and Cala Mariolu from Baunei

On the Baunei side, south of Cala Gonone, the coast's two best-known coves can also be reached on foot, coming down from the Golgo plateau.

Experiences · Attractions · All treks

StartGolgo plateau, Baunei (su Porteddu for Goloritzè)

Goloritzèabout 1.5 hours one way; the return climbs about 500 m

Marioluabout 6 hours there and back, much harder

Noteaccess to the beaches may be regulated

The route

Cala Goloritzè

From su Porteddu, on the Golgo plateau, you descend for about an hour and a half to the beach. The way down is easy, but the return climbs about 500 metres: avoid the hottest hours. The bay lies beneath the rock needle, a natural monument and a symbol of the coast.

The route

Cala Mariolu

From Golgo the path passes the church of San Pietro and climbs to punta 'e Lattone before dropping to the sea. It is about six hours there and back and much harder than the route to Goloritzè: a guide is advised.

Map and aerial view

Where you walk

Satellite map of the main points: pick a point to move there. Map by Google Maps.

Open in Google Maps →

Drag to look around. Where there is no coverage, the 360° view may not be available.

Practical tips

Before setting out, check the access rules for Cala Goloritzè set by the municipality of Baunei.
The return is always uphill: keep energy and water in reserve.
The same coves can be reached by sea from Cala Gonone harbour, with no climb.

With a guide

Guided tours nearby

If you prefer to go with a guide, GetYourGuide lists the tours scheduled for this place. Booking is done on GetYourGuide, not on this site.

Search tours on GetYourGuide →

Affiliate link: the price for you does not change.

Before you go

Before you go. Carry plenty of water (on many stretches there is none), hiking shoes, a hat and sun cream. Summers are very hot: start early. Phone signal is often missing: tell someone your route. Times are approximate and change with fitness and season. On expert routes, rely on a qualified local guide.

From trail to sea

The Gulf of Orosei is best enjoyed both on foot and by boat. Combine your trek with the sea, starting from Cala Gonone harbour.

Guided excursions → Boat rental → Boat cruise →

Other routes

Cala Gonone to Cala Luna → The Codula di Luna → The Gorropu Gorge → Tiscali and the Supramonte of Oliena → The Selvaggio Blu → All treks →

Sources and credits

Information gathered from public sources and rewritten by BBCalaGonone: Wikipedia (CC BY-SA licence), OpenStreetMap (ODbL, © OpenStreetMap contributors) and, to cross-check times, the Sardinia Region. It is no substitute for a guide or an up-to-date map: always check route, access and conditions before setting out.

Regione Sardegna: trekking · Wikipedia: Selvaggio Blu