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, Goloritzé
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 only by boat. Cala Goloritzé, with its famous Aguglia (a 143-metre rock pinnacle), is reached on a 1-hour hike from Baunei or by boat. 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.
Hiking, archaeology and nature: Gorroppu, Tiscali, Selvaggio Blu
Dorgali is a paradise for Sardinian hiking. Gorroppu, one of the deepest canyons in Europe, has walls up to 500 metres high: it is reached on a moderate hike from Sa Barva or Genna 'e Silana. The Tiscali nuraghic village, hidden in a sinkhole among the mountains of the Supramonte, is an archaeological site unique in the world: a hike of 4 to 5 hours in all. Selvaggio Blu is one of the toughest treks in Italy, 4 to 7 days along the coast between Pedra Longa and Cala Sisine, reserved for experienced hikers. For gentler experiences: Nuraghe Mannu (an easily reached archaeological site), the Archaeological Museum of Dorgali, and the caves of Su Bentu and Sa Oche.
Flavours of the Barbagia and the sea
Dorgali's cuisine weds the shepherd tradition with cooking from the sea. From the land: culurgiones (potato and mint ravioli), roast porceddu (suckling pig), pane carasau, honey sebadas and sheep's cheeses from the local dairies. From the sea at Cala Gonone: Catalan-style lobster, fried fish, fregula with seafood and sea urchins in season. The wines: Cannonau di Sardegna DOC, from the Dorgali vineyards that make it one of the most renowned red wines on the island. Mirto di Sardegna to round off the meal. We point our guests to the trattorias of the old town, the local cellars for Cannonau tastings and the kiosks on the Cala Gonone harbour for casual lunches with the day's catch.
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:
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 following a landing at Olbia or a day on the trails. Our team is reachable 24/7 via WhatsApp in Italian, English, French, Spanish and German. Every home is fully equipped: kitchen, washing machine, hotel-quality linen, fast Wi-Fi and a welcome kit with local products (Cannonau, cheese, mirto). Booking directly with us gets you the best price, without the cut the external portals keep.
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: the owners who have chosen us have recorded annual revenue increases of between +58% and +119.5% compared with their previous management.
