Cala Goloritzé with its limestone pinnacle and turquoise sea, Baunei, Ogliastra

The territory

The sea in Ogliastra: discover the beauty of the coast

Unspoilt beaches, wild landscapes and crystal-clear water along the eastern coast of Sardinia: every stretch of shore hides something to discover.

Set along the eastern coast of Sardinia, Ogliastra is known for its unspoilt beaches, wild scenery and clear water: a coastline that remains a paradise for anyone who loves the sea and nature.

From white sand beaches lapped by turquoise water to small coves hidden between the cliffs, every stretch of coast opens up wide views and a quiet atmosphere. You can walk for kilometres meeting few people, with the feeling of being in an intact corner of the Mediterranean.

The clear water invites you to swim, snorkel and dive, with an underwater world rich in life and colour.

Aerial view of the Ogliastra coast with a beach, a rocky headland and turquoise sea
Cove with white pebbles and transparent water along the Baunei coast, Ogliastra

The Ogliastra coast and its beaches

The Baunei coast and Cala Goloritzé

The Baunei coast is one of Sardinia's gems, with transparent water and cliffs plunging into the sea. Here Cala Goloritzé surprises visitors with its white pebble beach and the rock walls that surround it.

Limestone cliffs of the Baunei coast plunging into the sea, seen from a boat

Tortolì: Lido di Orrì and Cala Moresca

Tortolì gathers some of the best-loved beaches in Ogliastra. Lido di Orrì, with its long stretch of golden sand, is ideal for a quiet day by the sea; Cala Moresca keeps a wilder, more natural feel.

Bari Sardo: Cea beach and Torre di Barì

Cea beach is recognisable for its reddish rock stacks and transparent water. Nearby stands the Torre di Barì, an old watchtower overlooking the coast.

Tertenia: Foxi Manna and Marina di Tertenia

Foxi Manna, in Marina di Tertenia, is a beach surrounded by Mediterranean scrub and washed by clear water. A little further north, along the same shore, Basaura beach alternates pale sand and shallow transparent water.

Basaura beach, pale sand and shallow transparent water along the Tertenia shore, Ogliastra

Marina di Gairo: Su Sirboni

Su Sirboni beach, in Marina di Gairo, is known for its rock formations and its peaceful atmosphere.

Su Sirboni beach in Marina di Gairo, with red porphyry rocks and turquoise sea
View over an Ogliastra cove from inside a limestone sea caveCurved sandy beach and turquoise sea along the Ogliastra coast seen from above

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