Cala Gonone is a town in Sardinia, Italy. It lies on the border of the National Park of the Bay of Orosei and Gennargentu.

Understand[edit]

Get in[edit]

The nearest airport and port is Olbia, about 1½ hours from Cala Gonone by car.

Alghero Airport and Porto Torres port about 2 hours, Cagliari Airport and port 2½ hours.

Get around[edit]

40°16′39″N 9°37′45″E

Map of Cala Gonone

See[edit]

• 40.2830299.6328211 Educational Maritime Museum (Cea Cala Gonone Centro di Educazione Ambientale), Viale Bue Marino, 1, ☏ +39 346 036 6858. (updated Jun 2018)
• 40.2795919.6329072 Cala Gonone Aquarium (Acquario di Cala Gonone), Via La Favorita, ☏ +39 0784 920052. 10:00-17:00. (updated Jun 2018)
• Cala Luna
• Grotta del Bue Marino
• Cala Mariolu
• Cala Goloritzè
• Cala Cartoe
• Cala Osalla
• Palmasera
• Sos D'Orroles
• S'Abba Meica
• Spiaggia Centrale
• Ziu Martine

Do[edit]

Take a boat tour to Cala Luna, Grotta del Bue Marino, Cala Mariolu, Cala Goloritzè. You can choose from the variety of tours offered at the local harbour.

Rent a boat to explore the Bay of Orosei on your own. A boat hire is available for about €80 for a day plus gas.

Visit Gennargentu National Park.

Rock climbing — Cala Luna.

Trekking tours on Supramonte mountain range.

• Cala Gonone charter. Boat rental company. 
• Cala Luna Sardegna. Boat tours. 
• Gonone Rental (Boat rental and excursion in the Gulf of Orosei), [email protected]. Rubber boat rental and excursions. (updated Jul 2018)
• Cala Mariolu, [email protected]. Boat tours. (updated Mar 2019)

Buy[edit]

Handicraft in Dorgali and Cala Gonone has been able to preserve its originality. Artisan in Dorgali and Cala Gonone preserve the ancient traditions of filigree, pottery, textile, leather and wood manufacturing. Jewels in gold filigree, carpets, pottery and knives made in Dorgali are the best for collectors and amateurs

Eat[edit]

All the variety of seafood is available at local restaurants. It was a small fishing village prior to becoming a famous tourist destination because of its beautiful beaches.

Drink[edit]

Buy Cannoanu Wine

Sleep[edit]

• Hotel la Favorita, Viale Palmasera, 30, ☏ +39 0784 93169. (updated Jul 2018)
• Hotel Brancamaria (Hotel Branca Maria Cala Gonone). (updated Mar 2019)
• Hotel L'Oasi. (updated Mar 2019)
• Camping CalaGonone, Via Collodi 1. 
• Hotels in Cala Gonone (Cala Gonone Hotels), ☏ +39 3400755310, [email protected]. 
• Farmhouses in Cala Gonone (Cala Gonone farmhouses), ☏ +39 3400755310, [email protected]. 
• B&B in Cala Gonone (Cala Gonone B&B), ☏ +39 3400755310, [email protected]. 

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