excursions in cala gonone
Bue Marino Cave Excursion
excursions in cala gonone
Bue Marino Cave Excursion
Among the many attractions of the Gulf of Orosei Minicruise are the Bue Marino Caves, a unique cave system with a spectacular interior view.
Thanks to our expert skipper guides, the boats can be docked at the cliffside and the caves toured.
On reaching the entrance of the caves, you can enjoy a fantastic guided tour along a very easy trekking path, approximately 1km long. The route is full of stalactites and stalagmites that reflect in the clear waters of a salt lake considered one of the most beautiful in the world.
The bizarre name of these caves is due to a species of seal that used to inhabit them. The "monk seal," also known as the “Bue Marino,” was present in the Gulf of Orosei area, particularly in these caves. Unfortunately, due to human factors, the last sighting of a monk seal in the Bue Marino Caves dates back to 1982.
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Getting to the Bue Marino Caves
Thanks to our guided Minicruise, you can reach Bue Marino Caves by boat. It is our pleasure to open up the beaches of the gulf to those visiting Cala Gonone by offering a minicruise excursion leaving in the morning from the port of Cala Gonone and eventually reaching as far as Cala Goloritzé.
In addition to swimming in the crystal-clear waters of the Piscine di Venere and exploring the Blue Marino Caves, passengers will be able to disembark for three stops at the most picturesque beaches along the coast: Cala Mariolu or Gabbiani, Cala Biriola, and Cala Luna.
Our experienced skippers are happy to share their expertise with every corner of the coastline, offering explanations of the stories of the various beaches available in multiple languages.
Cala Gonone, Orosei
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Cala Gonone, Orosei
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Grotta del bue marino
Grotta del Bue Marino (Sea Ox Cave) is a sea cave whose karst system extends over 70 km inland. Guided tours from April to September.
Cala luna
The ‘pearl of the Mediterranean’ can be reached in just 10 minutes by boat or by trekking, and is also famous for its beautiful grottos. There is the only refreshment point in the gulf.
cala sisine
It rises at the end of a channel that was once a river bed, but is now the mouth of a small stream, which springs from the Golgo plateau. It can be reached by dinghy in about 20 minutes.
piscine di venere
Just before arriving at Biriola, you can dive into a stretch of water with bright colours ranging from turquoise to emerald green and from blue to deep blue, the Venus Pools. These are real natural pools where you can only stay at anchor with small boats.
Cala biriola
A delightful cove of rounded white pebbles, protected by the limestone cliffs, a grove of centuries-old holm oaks, junipers and typical Mediterranean vegetation.
Grotta del fico
The Fig Cave can be visited with an expert guide. These caves were once frequented by monk seals, the last sightings of which date back to the late 1980s.
cala mariolu
Cala Mariolu is one of the most beautiful beaches on the east coast of beautiful Sardinia and the Gulf of Orosei. A dip in the sea that looks painted. It is also known as ‘is puligi de nie’ (the snow fleas) for the round white and pink pebbles that look like snowflakes.
Cala dei gabbiani
A natural continuation of Cala Mariolu, it has the same characteristics. A hidden gem, less famous but just as beautiful, in the Baunei area. A southern corner of paradise in the Gulf of Orosei. Very close is Cala delle Sorgenti, whose name derives from the freshwater springs that flow into the sea from the limestone rock.
Cala goloritzé
One of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean: a painting born of a fantastic dream. The seabed is surreally beautiful and the turquoise waters flow from underwater karst springs. The natural arch and the famous 143-metre-high pyramid-shaped spire are the backdrop to this Natural Park, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1994.