The Gulf of Orosei, Sardinia at its most spectacular
Dorgali is the gateway to the Gulf of Orosei: 40 km of wild coastline between limestone cliffs and coves of turquoise water, regarded as one of the most spectacular stretches of sea in Europe. The municipality also takes in the seaside hamlet of Cala Gonone, built at the foot of the cliff with its harbour, promenade and town beaches. Propertize curates a selection of holiday homes, villas and apartments in Dorgali, Cala Gonone and the surrounding area: the ideal base from which to live the sea, hiking, nuraghic archaeology and shepherd cuisine.
In our portfolio you will find detached houses with garden in the Dorgali countryside, villas with pools along the panoramic road, sea-view apartments in Cala Gonone and homes with views over the Gulf of Orosei. Solutions to suit every traveller: couples seeking holiday homes with a view for a romantic escape, families with children, groups of friends, lovers of hiking and untamed nature.
Dorgali or Cala Gonone? Holiday homes in Cala Gonone put the sea, the harbour and the town beaches within a short walk: perfect if you want to wake up two minutes from the water and stroll back after sunset drinks on the seafront. Holiday homes in Dorgali town, up on the plateau ten minutes of hairpins inland, trade that for quiet, views over the Supramonte mountains and gentler prices, with the old village, its workshops and trattorias on your doorstep. Either way, a car is the key to reaching the coves and the trailheads.
The coves of the Gulf of Orosei: Cala Luna, Cala Mariolu, Goloritzè
The coves of the Gulf of Orosei are Sardinia's most iconic postcard. Cala Luna, with its crescent of pale sand set between the cliffs and the caves behind the beach, can be reached by boat from Cala Gonone (30 minutes) or on foot via a trail from Cala Fuili (1h30). Cala Mariolu is an underwater garden of pink pebbles and crystal-clear water, accessible by sea or on a demanding hike. Cala Goloritzè, with its famous Aguglia (a 143-metre rock pinnacle), is reached only on foot from the Su Porteddu trailhead, with a reserved ticket: boats may view it from the sea, but landing is prohibited. Cala Sisine, tucked between the cliffs, is less crowded. Cala Fuili is the beach closest to Cala Gonone, reachable by car. Palmasera and Spiaggia Centrale are the town beaches of Cala Gonone. The Bue Marino Cave, accessible by sea, is an ancient grotto that was once home to the monk seal.
These coves cannot be reached by car: it is boat or trail, and several must be booked in advance. The full rules for Cala Goloritzè, including the fact that you cannot land there from a boat, and what to ask your operator about the others are in our guide to Cala Gonone and the Gulf of Orosei.
Hiking, archaeology and nature: Gorroppu, Tiscali, Selvaggio Blu
Gorroppu, Tiscali, the Selvaggio Blu, and the coves reachable only by boat or on foot. Which ones need booking and what to ask your operator before getting on a boat is in our guide to Cala Gonone and the Gulf of Orosei.
Flavours of the Barbagia and the sea
Here the table changes in twenty minutes: fish in Cala Gonone, meat and cheese as you climb towards the Supramonte, and the Cannonau of Oliena not far away. Our homes come with the list of where we go ourselves.
Getting there and when to go
Olbia-Costa Smeralda airport (OLB) is the nearest: 110 km, 1 hour 30 minutes by car via the SS131 DCN. Cagliari-Elmas airport (CAG) is 180 km away (2h30). From the port of Olbia: 110 km. A car is essential: Dorgali and Cala Gonone are crossed by a panoramic road with spectacular hairpin bends, and the trailheads require independent transfers. The bathing season runs from May to October; June and September are the ideal months for the sea. For hiking, the best months are April to June and September to October, when temperatures are not punishing.
Propertize homes in Dorgali
Here is the home we manage in Dorgali, bookable directly with up to date availability and rates:
The real choice here is between Cala Gonone and the village of Dorgali, and they are two different holidays. Cala Gonone means the harbour below the house and boats in the morning; Dorgali means quiet, the Supramonte nearby, and twenty minutes of bends every time you go to the sea.
When you write to us, tell us whether you plan to take a boat every day or just once: it completely changes which of the two makes sense, and it saves you twenty minutes of hairpins a day for a week.
Our homes in Dorgali: self check-in and multilingual
Propertize homes in Dorgali and Cala Gonone are equipped with self check-in via smart lock: arrive whenever you like, even after dinner, after landing in Olbia or after a day on the trails. During active stays, our team is reachable 24/7 via WhatsApp in Italian, English, French, Spanish and German. Every home is fully equipped with a kitchen, washing machine, hotel-quality linen, fast Wi-Fi and a welcome kit with local products (Cannonau, cheese and mirto). Booking directly with us gets you the best price, without external portal commissions.
Landing at Olbia-Costa Smeralda (the nearest airport, 110 km), many of our guests combine two stops: a few days in Dorgali for nature and hiking, a few days in Olbia/Pittulongu for the beach, restaurants and the Costa Smeralda. See our page dedicated to Olbia, Pittulongu and the Gallura.
If you own a home in Dorgali, Cala Gonone or the Gulf of Orosei and you are looking for professional management of your short-term rentals, we offer a free valuation: Propertize currently publishes a historical portfolio range of +30% to +140% versus previous management; it is neither an average nor a guarantee.
