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Savour the views as you trek along the Eastern Coast of Sardinia
Experience the wild and stunning landscape and breathtaking sea views of Sardinia's east coast.
Explore the Golfo di Orosei with its towering limestone cliffs that rise dramatically from the turquoise waters.
Immerse yourself in the fragrant beauty and vibrant blossoms of Sardinia's macchia.
Discover the mystical stalactite cave located in the Golfo di Orosei, known for its fascinating atmosphere and natural wonders.
Enjoy this Sardinian walking tour as you walk along dreamy sandy beaches, the turquoise blue sea and then spend balmy summer evenings eating fresh pasta.
But wait, there’s more to Sardinia! It has become a popular destination for hiking holidays. The hiking tour through Sardinia’s east is both wild and relaxing at the same time. Wild, because the landscape is characterised by rugged rocks. And relaxing, because Sardinians have perfected "la dolce far niente", the sweet idleness. Let yourself be infected by the Italians and have your hiking holiday in Sardinia the relaxed way!
Finding peace and quiet on a hiking holiday? There’s nothing easier in Sardinia! With every day in your hiking boots you take in the breath-taking landscape more and more – and with it the Italian way of life. The multifaceted nature makes for absolute hiking enjoyment, whether that be the flowering macchia, the Gulf of Orosei or the bays of Ogliastra.
From Santa Maria Navarrese, the route leads to the high plateau of Golgo and the bay of Cala Goloritze. This is followed by a circular hike to the bay of Cala Mariolu. By boat you come to the holiday resort of Cala Gonone. The hiking tour is completed with circular hikes to the rocky bays of Cala Fuili and Cala Luna as well as a hike around the rocky massif of Monte Irveri. Daily hikes of up to six hours leave you with enough time to take a refreshing dip in the sea.
Enjoy this Sardinian walking tour as you walk along dreamy sandy beaches, the turquoise blue sea and then spend balmy summer evenings eating fresh pasta.
But wait, there’s more to Sardinia! It has become a popular destination for hiking holidays. The hiking tour through Sardinia’s east is both wild and relaxing at the same time. Wild, because the landscape is characterised by rugged rocks. And relaxing, because Sardinians have perfected "la dolce far niente", the sweet idleness. Let yourself be infected by the Italians and have your hiking holiday in Sardinia the relaxed way!
Finding peace and quiet on a hiking holiday? There’s nothing easier in Sardinia! With every day in your hiking boots you take in the breath-taking landscape more and more – and with it the Italian way of life. The multifaceted nature makes for absolute hiking enjoyment, whether that be the flowering macchia, the Gulf of Orosei or the bays of Ogliastra.
From Santa Maria Navarrese, the route leads to the high plateau of Golgo and the bay of Cala Goloritze. This is followed by a circular hike to the bay of Cala Mariolu. By boat you come to the holiday resort of Cala Gonone. The hiking tour is completed with circular hikes to the rocky bays of Cala Fuili and Cala Luna as well as a hike around the rocky massif of Monte Irveri. Daily hikes of up to six hours leave you with enough time to take a refreshing dip in the sea.
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Sardinia’s East Coast Trekking Tour Itinerary
Day 1 Arrival in Santa Maria Navarrese
Get in the right mood for your hiking week in Tramuntana with a leisurely stroll along the sandy promenade.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Santa Maria Navarrese
Distance: None
Meals: None
Day 2 Limestone peaks and a turquoise sea
A path with great views way up above the coast brings you to the impressive Pedra Longa limestone peaks. Soon you turn inland and climb up small tracks below some impressive rock faces and up to the first mountain top. You will keep on getting breath-taking views over the turquoise blue surface of the sea. You will walk past flocks of sheep and through the aromatic Macchia down to the Golgo alpine plateau.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Golgo
Distance: 6.5 hours, 19 km distance, 920 m ascent, 590 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 3 Explore Cala Goloritzé Bay
Today a walk to the spectacular bay of Cala Goloritzé is waiting for you. It is a very special highlight! You will walk through a gorge with a view of the impressive cliffs and to a 120m tall rock crag, which reflects in the crystal-clear, sparkling water. After a swimming break in a wonderful bay, you make your way back to Golgo where the comfortable “Rifguio” is.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Golgo
Distance: 5 hours, 12 km distance, 560 m ascent, 560 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 4 Walk across the Golgo plateau
Today you walk across the wild and romantic Golgo plateau until you get to the Arcobaleno natural rock arch, which is today’s destination. From here, you will get wonderful panorama views over the deep blue sea, which is far beneath you. After this, adventurous and sure-footed walkers can continue by climbing up steep tracks via the Wacholderholz-Leitern and then down to the Cala Mariolu bay.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Golgo
Distance: 4.5 hours, 12 km distance, 300 m ascent, 300 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 5 Boat to Cala Gonone
After a short transfer from Cala Sisine beach, you will walk uphill between the carob trees and the holm oaks. At the same time, you can marvel at the rugged coast and the glistening sea. Your path takes you via an endless karst plateau to the wonderful swimming bay, Cala Luna. This is one of the nicest beaches in Sardinia. Then take the boat to the holiday destination, Cala Gonone where you can spend the next day’s right by the sea.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cala Gonone
Distance: 5 hours, 12 km distance, 620 m ascent, 600 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 6 Cala Fuili and Cala Luna
A magnificent walk takes you via the small and well-hidden rocky bay Cala Fuili to Cala Luna. You will go along a shady hiking trail through forest and coastal terrain past hidden caves and gorges. After a refreshing swim in the sea and a stop in a beach bar, you take a ship pack to Cala Gonone with the option to take a stop at the fascinating stalactite caves in Bue Marino.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cala Gonone
Distance: 3 to 4 hours, 9 km distance, 210 m ascent, 220 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 7 Walk around Monte Irveri
Walk from the coast down to the top of the pass from where you get expansive views of Sardinia’s inland. You walk around Monte Irveri and then get to the idyllic sandy beach Cala Cartoe. By walking along the cliffs you will get fantastic views of the Gulf of Orosei. Up high on the cliffs is a great place to reflect on your week’s walking.
Overnight Location: Hotel in Cala Gonone
Distance: 3.5 to 6 hours, 17 km distance, 630 m ascent, 630 m descent
Meals: Breakfast
Day 8 Departure or extra days
Depart Sardinia today!
Overnight Location: None
Distance: None
Meals: Breakfast
2023 Departures: The departures are available every Thursday and Saturday, from April 8th to October 21st, 2023.
- Single room: from EUR1018*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR769*
2024 Departures: The departures are available every Thursday and Saturday, from March 23rd to October 19th, 2024.
- Single room: from EUR1058*
- Sharing a double room: from EUR799*
Accommodation on Sardinia’s East Coast Trekking Tour
This tour is based beautiful 3-star hotels and a shelter/farm refuge. In some cases, the accommodation listed below may need to be substituted for other comparable accommodations.
Single Rooms and Solo Travelers
Rooms are double occupancy. You can pay a supplement to have a private room in a hotel where possible. Please note that refugios have limited number of single rooms, therefore booking long in advance is strongly recommended.
What’s Included in Sardinia’s East Coast Trekking Tour?
Meals
7 breakfasts are included.
Accommodations
Accommodations for 7 nights are included.
Transportation during the Tour
Transportation for your luggage is included, as well as one transfer on day 5.
Also Included
- Carefully elaborated route description
- Welcome briefing (German, English)
- Detailed travel documents 1x per room (German, English)
- App for Navigation and GPS-data available
- Service hotline
Not included
- Flights to and from Sardinia
- Getting to the trailhead and getting back from where the trail ends
- Airport transfers
- Meals, drinks, or snacks not previously mentioned
- Transfers to and from the trailhead
- Tourist tax (paid locally)
Optional Extras
- Additional nights before or after the tour
- Single occupancy upgrades
- Optional activities or excursions
- Optional transfers:
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- Transfers to Santa Maria Navarrese (from Cagliari or Olbia Airports)
- Return transfers from Cala Gonone (to Cagliari or Olbia Airports)
- Return transfers from Cala Gonone to Santa Maria Navarrese
- How hard is the Sardinia’s East Coast Trekking Tour?
- Do I need a visa to travel to the Sardinia’s East Coast Trekking Tour?
- Are meals included on the Sardinia’s East Coast Trekking Tour?
- Do I need insurance?
- How do I get to Santa Maria Navarrese to start this tour?
- Is the Sardinia’s East Coast Trekking Tour in English?
- Where does the Sardinia’s East Coast Trekking Tour end?
- Do I need special vaccines to travel to Italy?
- Are there any travel restrictions for Italy?
We rate this tour as a 4 / 5. You will walk along lovely footpaths along the coastline and in the highlands. Sardinia is mainly made out of limestone cliffs, which means that you will need to be surefooted because you will often be walking on rocky and stony paths. Good fitness is needed for the walks as you will be hiking for about 6.5 hours each day.
Check with your local country about visa requirements. You could also try this website, though you should verify with your government.
7 breakfasts are included.
Yes, it is mandatory to have health and medical insurance to join this trip, and your insurance should cover hiking. Get your travel insurance.
Fly to Cagliari or Olbia Airport. From here, either book a transfer to Santa Maria Navarrese, or rent a vehicle.
Yes, the tour description is in English.
The Sardinia’s East Coast Trekking Tour ends in Cala Gonone.
Check with your family doctor.
Please check with your local government about travel restrictions before you book your tour. This map from the US Department of State provides an overview of the current status in countries around the globe. The UK‘s Foreign Office and Government of Canada also provide advice on foreign travel. Note that the travel advice may change depending on your nationality.
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