Province of Nuoro

Summer activities

Every day you can depart from the port at 7:30, 9:00, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00 for a beautiful excursion in the Gulf of Orosei , during the day there are three stops at the beach including a stop at the very famous Cala Luna beach. Leaving Cala Luna you will sail to Cala Mariolu considered the pearl of the gulf where we will stop for about 2 hours . At the end of the day we will offer you a fresh aperitif . The next stop will be in the beach of Cala Sisine , we will then reach Cala Goloritzè protected natural park reachable only by land and you can take a beautiful souvenir photo in front of the natural arch. Between stops you can admire the whole picturesque landscape, we will also stop for photos at the pools of Venus and we will approach the cave of the Cormorans. On board you can find a snack bar, you can warm your kids meal and milk and recharge your phone. -there are 3 euros to pay as environmental contribution (only cash) before the departure N.B. The later you leave, the fewer hours you will spend on the first beach you go to. N.B. Based on the month and the weather, the stops and the duration of the stops might change DEPARTURE AND RETURN: 7:30-16.00/16.30 9.00-16.00/16.30 10.00/11.00- 17.00 (if you start at 11.00 you will make only 2 stops on the beach) 12.00- 18.00/18.30 (in May if you start at 12.00 you only make 2 stops and you will be back at 17.00) punctuality is required, no refund in case of delay.

Experience the thrill of kayaking and snorkeling with marine biologists in the beautiful waters of Golfo Aranci with this day tour. Search for dolphins and enjoy a traditional Sardinian aperitif to complete your experience. Join your guides and depart from the renowned Spiaggia dei Baracconi Beach. Your guides will choose the best route based on daily conditions to ensure you have the best adventure. Visit some of the area's highlights, such as Cala Moresca, known for its incredible colors and natural surroundings, and the secluded island of Figarolo, which can only be accessed by kayak. Visit a fish farm in the middle of the sea well known for its resident dolphin colony. Before returning to the starting point, enjoy a traditional Sardinian aperitif on the paradise-like island of Figarolo.

Every day we start from the port of Cala Gonone at 8.30 am or 10:30 am for a beautiful dinghy excursion in the Gulf of Orosei (12 people on board). Our advice is to opt for the earliest departure to enjoy the beautiful and fresh air of the sea in the morning. The Skippers, experienced guides who will give you a detailed and interesting explanation during the sailing, will take you to the most beautiful and picturesque beaches (you will see them all): Cala Luna , Cala Sisine, Cala Biriola, Le Piscine di Venere, Cala Mariolu, and Cala Goloritzè. (During the beach stops it will not be possible to stay on board due to organizational needs of the Skipper) . Leaving the port, our skippers will do a coastal navigation to allow you to admire up close the wonders of the coastline from Cala Gonone to Cala Goloritzè. During the navigation, we are able to get close to many of the wonderful caves and inlets along the coast, such as Grotta dei Cormorani, Grotta Azzurra, the Cathedral and the Turquoise; in some you will also be able to swim inside. After, you will stop at Cala Biriola, a delightful little pinkish colored beach with emerald-colored water, and a leisurely swim at anchor in the heavenly, crystal-clear waters of the Piscine di Venere, continuing then to the wonderful Cala Goloritzè where you will make another stop for a swim very close to the natural arch near the beach. Back on board, the skipper will set course for Cala Mariolu where we will make the longest stop so you can eat, rest and bathe for about 2.5 hours (or more, particularly with the 8.30 a.m. departure). During the stop you can use the umbrellas that you can ask the skipper before disembarking. In the afternoon we will resume sailing to reach the beautiful Cala Luna, which is even more pleasant and less crowded. Here guests can stop for 2 hours. Return to port is scheduled for 16:30 pm./17.00 pm Cala Gonone is a windy location, but Maestrale wind is never a problem for the navigation thus you can enjoy a beautiful day under the sun. - For the 8.30 a.m. start CHECK IN MUST BE DONE NO LATER THAN 8.10 a.m., IN CASE OF DELAY A REFUND WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE - For the 10.30 a.m. start CHECK IN MUST BE DONE NO LATER THAN 10.00 a.m., IN CASE OF DELAY A REFUND WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE - For the 10.00 a.m. start CHECK IN MUST BE DONE NO LATER THAN 9.30 a.m., IN CASE OF DELAY A REFUND WILL NOT BE POSSIBLE Parking possibilities: -From 1st June to 15th September: at the entrance of the town, at the third exit left of the roundabout there is a parking lot (to pay), a small train or shuttle bus arrives there every 10 to 15 minutes (free). They get off at the port and from there it is a 1-minute walk to the meeting point in Viale Colombo 10 (at the Mare di Gadget shop). Check in must be done exclusively in Viale Colombo 10. WITH THE OPTION:GROTTA DEL BUE MARINO, TICKETS ARE NOT INCLUDED. When checking in, come with your bags, packed lunch, and cash to pay3 euro environmental tax per person.

Every day it is possible to depart from the port at 7:50*, 09:00*, 10:00, 11:00 and 12:00* (* departures from 1/06 to 30/09) for a beautiful excursion in the Gulf of Orosei, during the day there will be three stops on the beach including one at the very famous Cala Luna beach. Departing from Cala Luna we will sail to Cala Mariolu, considered the pearl of the gulf, where our guests will stop for about 1.30 hours. During the trip you will be offered a cold drink included in the price to brighten your stay on board. We will then reach the protected natural park of Cala Goloritzè reachable only by land and you can take a nice souvenir photo in front of the natural arch. The next stop will be the beach of Cala dei Sisine. Between one stop and the next you will be able to admire the picturesque landscape, we will also stop for photos at the pools of Venus and approach the cave of the Cormorants. From 01/07 to 30/09 we recommend a departure time of 7:50 a.m., to fully enjoy the beach of Cala Mariolu, which you will find almost at your disposal! -Euro 3 as an environmental contribution (cash only) before departure. N.B. The later you leave, the fewer hours you will spend on the first beach visited. Consequently, it will not be 7.5 hours but 6.0, or 5.0 hours. DEPARTURE AND RETURN: 7:30-16.00/16.30 9.00-16.00/16.30 10.00/11.00- 17.00 12.00- 18.00/18.30 - with the 11:00 and 12:00 departures there will only be 2 stops at the beach - punctuality is required, no refund in case of delay.

With Helios Primo, departure from the Marina di Arbatax tourist port is scheduled for 08:15am, with an appointment at 07:45am for embarkation operations. Return to the port at about 5pm. Helios Primo is a 21metre motorboat with a capacity of 96 passengers. In order to offer greater comfort and quality, we have limited ourselves to transporting a maximum of 75 passengers. From the boat, you can admire the most interesting sites on the coast, from Isolotto d'Ogliastra, Pedralonga, Grotta dei Colombi... to the two striking fiords of the Gulf of Orosei: Cala Tramontana and Cala Scirocco! The colours of the water change and become more intense off the coast of Cala Goloritzè, a very famous cove that became a Unesco heritage site in 1995. Soon the first beach stop where you can bath is Cala dei Gabbiani, after which you will be served a refreshing alcoholic and non-alcoholic aperitif. You can now decide whether to make the beautiful visit to the Grotta del Fico (with an extra ticket of 10€ per person for adults, 5€ for children from 6 to 12 years old) or make the second swim stop at Cala Biriola! It's time for your lunch break, and you will board where, if you have purchased the package with lunch included, you will find your table downstairs with a typical Sardinian menu with Sardinian sausage, Sardinian coppa, cheese and olives, a first course of Malloreddus alla Campidanese (typical Sardinian gnocchi with sausage sauce), and bread, water, red wine, coffee, digestif and savoiardo! ! We do not offer gluten-free or vegan lunch. Those who have chosen the without-lunch offer will be able to eat their packed lunch comfortably on the upper floor, where you will find tables and a breathtaking view of the Pools of Venus! It is time for the last stop at the beautiful Cala Mariolu, one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. On the return trip, you will be able to enjoy a fresh watermelon slice accompanied by an excellent Vermentino wine, before ending the day with a unique show! Beach umbrella provided Each stop lasts approximately 1h30min We reccomend to bring fresh water for beaches stops

Discover the coves, caves, and beaches of the Gulf of Orosei on this boating day trip. Choose a departure from La Caletta or Orosei. Take in the views all the way up the coast until you reach Cala Goloritzè. Purchase drinks and tasty snacks onboard the comfortable boat Imperatrice.  Hop aboard a ship with plenty of deck space in the sun and a shaded and enclosed deck. Set sail from the port of La Caletta or Orosei and make your way into the turquoise waters of the Gulf.  Stop to soak up some sun and take a dip at the evocative beaches of Cala Mariolu and Cala Sisine. Have the chance to extend your trip with a visit the Grotta del Fico. Buy a ticket to enter this cave with colorful stalactites, stalagmites, and Neolithic wall carvings. Return to your starting point at the end of your cruise. 

Meet your skipper at the waterside in Cala Gonone in the morning and get comfortable aboard a dinghy that is equipped with an inflatable awning. Set off along the coast with the sea breeze blowing gently on your face. Approach caves and coves along the coast, such as the Blue Grotto, the Cathedral, and the Grotto of the Cormorants. If conditions are safe, have the chance to swim inside one of these caves. Learn along the way with a skipper that provides detailed explanations. Make 2 or 3 stops along the way at beaches or picturesque points where the boat drops anchor. Have fun sunbathing on the sand or jumping into crystal-clear waters. Venture to the best beaches to visit depending on conditions like Cala Mariolu, Cala Biriola, Cala Luna, Cala Sisine, or Cala Gabbiani. e Plunge into the Pools of Venus and Cala Goloritzè near the natural arch. Return to your meeting point in the afternoon after a day of fun in the sun.

-The Sea Ox Cave is part of a karst system that extends more than 70 km inland; its name derives from the nickname shepherds used to call the monk seal, "Su Oe 'e Mare," who used the cave for weaning their pups. The cave is divided into two branches, north and south, where the meeting of fresh water with sea water is clearly visible and the resurgences create spectacular reflections, even near the mouths of the entrance. The southern branch of the cave can be visited in the company of experienced guides who will take you along a path of about 800 meters, artificially lit and crossed by a wide wooden footbridge. After the visit inside the cave you will go with boat to the beach of cala luna -Cala Luna is one of the best known beaches in Sardinia. In the 1970s it was chosen as the main set of the famous film written and directed by Lina Wertmüller, "Swept away by an unusual fate in the blue August sea." The shoreline has a mixed bottom of sand and pebbles and 5 caves that can be reached on foot, often frequented by climbers or those seeking shade during the hot hours of the day. The beach can be reached on foot starting from Cala Fuili, the last beach in Cala Gonone that can be reached by car: trekkers can take advantage of the Taxi service, walking the path and returning by boat after spending the whole day on the beach. -there is 2 euros to pay as environmental tax (only cash) before the departure

If you have dreamed all year long of spending a day under the sun on a beach in Sardinia, our boat transfer from Cala Gonone to Cala Luna is perfect for you. With us you can enjoy a day on a sandy beach and have plenty of time to tan and swim in the crystal clear water of the bay. After a short ride aboard our flagship boat, we quickly reach one of the most iconic spots on the entire island, where you will find the perfect place to relax and take breathtaking photos. Our staggered return times also allow you to decide how long to stay on the beach, organizing your day in the Gulf of Orosei according to your plans and needs. We have three different departure times in the morning and four return times in the afternoon There is 3 euro to pay by cash for the environmental contribution, before the departure. DEPARTURE AND RETURN: 9:00 - 16:00 / 16:30 10.00/11.00- 17.00 (if you start at 11.00 you will make only 2 stops on the beach) 12.00- 18.00/18.30

Since the 1950s, Cala Gonone's main attraction was the Sea Ox Cave. Since then it has been admired by millions of tourists. The queen of this cave was indeed the "sea ox": this is what the popular imagination called the monk seal because of its awkward shape and mild behavior. Today visitors who come to the cave on our boats can access the southern branch and along an easy walkway find themselves admiring one of the most beautiful and famous caves in Italy. The tour inside takes about an hour during which expert guides are on hand to provide historical and scientific information about the cave and the fauna that inhabited it. At the end of the visit we will take you to discover the picturesque beach of Cala Luna. Considered the most beautiful beach in the Mediterranean. An 800-meter-long tongue of sand, a white crescent with six huge caves opening on the shore and in the background, as a crown, an oleander forest preceded by a freshwater pond. Nature protects the cove from the treacherous sirocco with a rock wall to the south. Through the oleander forest one can enter the "codula" for trails in an exciting trek through dense Mediterranean scrub inhabited by rare birds of prey, wild boar and wild goats. From Cala Luna in the afternoon a boat will sail every hour back to Cala Gonone, depending on the season from 12:30 to 18:30. In the period from 01/06 to 30/09, due to the large influx of tourists, the entrance to the beach is limited to a maximum of 3 hours, below are the departure and return times: N.B TIME DEPARTURE AND RETURN: 9.00- 13.40 10.00-14.40 11.00-15.40 12.00-16.40 14.00- 18.40 15.00- 18.40 16.00- 18:40