Dinghy tour Cala Goloritze Mariolu Biriala and Grotta del Fico

9 Reviews |

Badge of Excellence | Sardinia, Italy

Book online or call us

Chat now

7 to 8 hours (approx.)

Mobile ticket

Instant confirmation

Overview

Baunei is considered one of Sardinia's most spectacular stretches of coast, but many of its tiny coves and caves are only accessible by sea. Explore the highlights of the coast on this full-day cruise, stopping to swim and snorkel at secluded bays and secluded beaches inhabited by colorful fish and sometimes dolphins. Visit the Grotta del Fico, one of the most famous caves on the island, and dive into the turquoise waters of the Piscine di Venere.

See the most important sights of Sardinia's "Caribbean" and access places that can only be reached by boat. Discover secret coves, historic shipwrecks and caves used by pirates in the past. Spend nearly 5 hours at 3 different beaches to experience all the delights of the natural park

Note: 4 dinghies for 12 people available

What's Included

Bottled water
Snorkel kits available on board
Private transportation
All Fees and Taxes
Fuel
Guide

Lunch
Grotta del Fico tickets: 10 euro adults 5 euro children
Ecological environment contribution 1 euro Tax

See 3 more See 4 more

Meeting Location

Meeting point

Porto Turistico
08040 Santa Maria Navarrese NU, Italy

Show on Google Maps

Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Cala Goloritze

Stop for a swim in the seabed of a surreal transparency, the turquoise waters flow from underwater karst springs, marble rocks shaped by time emerge from the sea: a natural arch and the famous pyramid-shaped spire of Monte Caroddi. From a height of 143 meters it soars over an unmissable place in your visit to the island, often identified as its symbol. All around imposing cliffs 500 meters high covered with Mediterranean scrub that perfumes the air. Behind, a forest of holm oaks and strawberry trees. The pristine and wild Cala Goloritzé, testimonial of Baunei, is one of the coastal stretches of the Gulf of Orosei where sea and mountain meet in perfect harmony.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cala Mariolu

A dip in the sea that seems painted. It is also known as is pùlige de nie (snow fleas) due to the round, white and pink pebbles mixed with the sand that make it up. Cala Mariolu, in the Baunei area, owes its name to the monk seal which, it is said, 'stole' the catch from the fishermen's nets coming from Ponza, therefore it was called il mariolo (thief). Its panorama is striking for the infinite shades of blue, emerald green and azure and for the pebbles that look like snowflakes. The cliff that surrounds it reaches a height of 500 meters and falls sheer into the water both to the north and to the south, making Cala Mariolu accessible from the ground only through a demanding trek (for experts) in the midst of thick Mediterranean scrub. Punta Is Puligi in the past served as a coal loading point for the furisteris, the charcoal burners who populated Baunei.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grotta del Fico

The guided tour inside the Grotta del Fico lasts about 1 hour.The professional and engaging guides illustrate its geology, the history of speleology and the first visits by local shepherds, the culture of this corner of Sardinia. Their training is continuous, by AGTI, the Italian Tourist Caves Association.The path is easy, almost entirely on steel walkways and extends over different levels. You can visit various rooms and galleries and it is even possible to look out over the sea, inside the cave.The environments are very varied, as are the concretions and the colors that can be admired.Inside the temperature is about 18°, the temperature difference between the inside and the outside in summer is felt, so a jacket is especially useful at the entrance.The guided tour can be in Italian, English, French, German, Spanish and Russian.

45 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Piscine di Venere

Stop for a swim in the incredible transparency and emerald color of the water where it is possible to see the clear and crystalline seabed. A pleasure for the eyes and for the soul. When, during the mini-cruise along the splendid coves of the Costa di Baunei, you come across this corner of paradise, you will be attracted like a magnet by the turquoise and blue of its waters: impossible not to dive! After the entrance to the Fico cave, a few steps from the equally beautiful and wild Cala Biriola, the Piscine di Venere shines, one of the most evocative stretches of the coast of Baunei, in Ogliastra, reachable in about half an hour by dinghy from the ports di Santa Maria Navarrese, Or through a trekking route, through the Supramonte, recommended only for expert hikers, which leads first to the cove of Piscine then to Cala Biriola

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cala Biriala

In the Baunei area, halfway between other wonderful paradises on the Ogliastra coast, such as Cala Goloritzé and Cala Luna, and close to Grotta del Fico and Cala Sisine, here is Cala Biriola. The delightful little beach of rounded white pebbles, protected by the limestone cliff that describes an arc of over two kilometres, opens up at the end of the enchanting grove of the same name, made up of centuries-old holm oaks, junipers clinging to the rock and Mediterranean scrub. It is framed by a rocky arch on the surface of the water against which the waves break and which completes the unforgettable living picture. The extremely clear water, full of fish, makes it suitable for scuba diving or swimming with a mask and snorkel.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Cala dei Gabbiani

“Still little known, overshadowed by the fame of the nearby Cala Mariolu, it has the same characteristics: crystalline water tinged with green and blue, cliffs smoothed over time and a beach of white pebbles”. This is the motivation with which in 2017 Cala dei Gabbiani was chosen by the experts of Skyscanner, the famous holiday web portal, as the second most beautiful beach in Italy. The ranking values less famous coves, 'hidden pearls', just like this corner of paradise in the southern part of the gulf, within the Baunei area.

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Show 4 more stops

Additional Info

Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
Service animals allowed
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
The tour can be modified, shortened, postponed, canceled based on the marine weather conditions at the discretion of the Captain
Note: to include the time to reach the different routes which varies
Stops subject to favorable weather and sea conditions. For security reasons.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers

Frequently Asked Questions

(8)

Q: Will I get seasick on Dinghy tour Cala Goloritze Mariolu Biriala and Grotta del Fico?

A: If you have any doubts about becoming seasick on the water, we recommend taking a Dramamine® Motion Sickness Relief tablet the night before your trip. Some people recommend taking it the night before your cruise and then again that morning so you will not feel so drowsy. Read more Feb 2023