Cala Girgolu beach in Sardinia

The Gallura region is one of the best known and favourite destinations for tourists in love with Sardinia. With crystal-clear waters, white sand mixed with golden quartz and lush Mediterranean scrub, this stretch of coastline is home to some of Sardinia's most beautiful beaches. One of the most fascinating is undoubtedly Cala Girgolu, also known as Cala della Tartaruga. It is an inlet made up of four spectacular interconnected coves, each one with its own peculiarities.

If you are curious about how to get to Cala Girgolu and discover all the secrets of its coves, then continue reading this article.

Considered among the most enchanting beaches in north east Sardinia, the beaches of Cala Girgolu are located near Capo Coda Cavallo, at the foot of Monte Petrosu. They are sandy beaches, with ochre-coloured, sometimes white grains, all connected by small nature trails. The shallow, crystal-clear seabed is an attraction for all snorkelling lovers: in fact, we are a short distance from the protected area of Punta Coda Cavallo, where nature shows itself in all its authenticity. A true corner of paradise!

The largest and best-equipped is Cala Girgolu beach, full of services such as beach resorts, food courts and dinghy hire. It is suitable for families with children, especially because the sea water is transparent and very shallow. In addition, there is a pond next to it where we recommend you stop for some birdwatching, as there are numerous species of local water birds.

Not far away, we find the Spiaggia della Tartaruga (Turtle Beach), which owes its name to the famous granite rock that, thanks to the action of the wind and the sea, has been modelled into the shape of a turtle. Not surprisingly, it is one of the most photographed attractions in Sardinia. Although it is a very small cove, it is nevertheless a special spot: the sand is soft and white and the sea so bright turquoise that it looks like a natural swimming pool.

Following along the coast, you will reach the Spiaggia delle Vacche (Beach of the Cows), immersed in greenery and therefore perfect for shelter during strong mistral days. Laying on its golden sand, you will have the breathtaking scenery of the islands of Tavolara and Molara in front of you. Impossible not to take a few photos to keep in your memories.

Finally, the last beach of Cala Girgolu, Sassi Piatti, is the most complicated to reach. It is therefore recommended for the more sporty, who are looking for particularly rocky (we suggest you bring suitable shoes) and less crowded beaches.

Cala Girgolu in Sardinia is a hamlet belonging to the municipality of Loiri Porto San Paolo (near Olbia) and is about 12 kilometres away from the renowned village of San Teodoro, heading north. Therefore, to reach Cala Girgolu it is enough to get there by car, as there is a car park only 250 metres from its largest beach.

However, the most suggestive way to reach Cala Girgolu is by sea. You can choose to do this on your own by hiring a dinghy or pedalo, or by booking one of the many boat excursions organised in the area.

In order to be as close as possible to the beach it is a good idea to stay in the Cala Girgolu village, where there are many flats and villas for rent, often located on the seafront or otherwise connected to the beach by small trails immersed in nature.

Therefore, we recommend you take a look at our villas for rent in Cala Girgolu, such as:

• Villa Antalis: Luxury villa for rent in Sardinia with a private access to the beach. Surrounded by a Mediterranean garden, as well as its own private pool, inside this refined villa you will find 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms, with a total of 8 sleeps.
  
• Villa La Musa di Tavolara: this villa in Cala Girgolu is arranged over two floors and consists of 4 bedrooms and 3 bathrooms. Its spectacular sea view is unparalleled: it is located directly in front of the Tavolara island. As an alternative to the beach of Sassi Piatti, you can comfortably relax without leaving the house by taking a dip in its private swimming pool.
• Villa La Goccia del Turchese: with a modern and bright interior, this villa in Sardinia with private pool has 4 bedrooms and 4 bathrooms. Outside, a panoramic sun terrace with barbecue corner and a luxurious pool area overlooking the island of Tavolara.

No matter which beach should not be missing from your travel itinerary during your next holiday in Sardinia, our booking office is at your complete disposal to guide you in choosing the best villa for your needs via phone (or alternatively by Whatsapp) or even by email.

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