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How to Get to Cala Goloritze – 2025’s #1 Best Beach in the World

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If you’ve ever searched for the best beaches in the world, chances are you’ve seen a photo of Cala Goloritzé, which was named 2025’s #1 best beach in the World by a panel of beach experts, including myself! Ironically, I actually now live in the area of Sardinia, Italy where this beach is found, so I know first hand all of the information for seeing it, along with other, dare I say, better, beaches nearby!

The iconic view of Cala Goloritze is with this natural arch! Spoiler alert, there were around 100 people behind me.

Cala Goloritze is an impossibly beautiful turquoise-water cove tucked into the rugged cliffs of Sardinia’s Baunei coast, about 30 minutes from where I now call home! This UNESCO-protected beach isn’t just photogenic—it’s a reward for the adventurous traveler willing to hike or sail/swim to paradise. Spoiler alert: that’s the only way you can get there!

Don’t worry if you’re unable to hike or swim, I also have suggestions for similar, if not better beaches that are easier to get to! You can check them out at the end of this post or on my Ultimate Summer in Sardinia Guide!

Here’s everything you need to know about how to get to Cala Goloritze, plus tips to make the most of your visit!

PS: English is not widely spoken here, and things can be a bit difficult to plan/coordinate! If you’d like my help, I offer travel planning services and I also rent out my boat! Send me an email at info@mylifesamovie.com!

Why Cala Goloritze Is One of the Best Beaches in the World

Located in the Gulf of Orosei, along the Baunei Coast, Cala Goloritze is renowned for its clear waters, bright white limestone cliffs, and the dramatic limestone spire called Aguglia, which towers nearly 150 meters above the sea, and is a prime activity for courageous climbers.

Since it’s a protected beach, you won’t find beach bars, crowds, plastic loungers, or even a road to get there —just unspoiled nature. That’s part of what earns it a place on so many lists of the best beaches in the world.

Spoiler Alerts About Cala Goloritze

Since I’m a realist, and very honest, I do want to mention a few spoiler alerts in case you use this information to get there and have any disappointments! My main ones are:

  • The hike is quite strenuous, and mostly an incline. Be well prepared to several hours of tough hiking
  • Wear shoes with ankle support because the path is mostly unstable rocks
  • Try to do the hike very early because it will get extremely hot, and be sure to have plenty of water
  • There’s no toilets or places to buy water at the beach
  • The actual beach is pretty small, and therefore usually crowded from June-September.
  • Instead of sand, the beach is tiny pebbles, which are a bit painful, so consider water shoes
  • The water is beautiful but usually pretty cold!

Getting There Option 1: Hike to Cala Goloritze

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The most common and allegedly rewarding way to reach this year’s best beach in the world; Cala Goloritze, is by foot. In fact, the hike to Cala Goloritze is one of the most popular ones in this area! Please be sure you have read my spoiler alerts above though!

Start Point: Su Porteddu, a paid parking area above Baunei.
Hike Distance: ~3.5 km (about 2.2 miles) one way
Time: 1.5 hours down, 2 hours back up (it’s steep!) Open from 8am to 2pm to hike in
Cost: Entry fee of €6 per person, reserve in advance online here: www.heartofsardinia.com/

What to Expect:
The hike takes you down a rocky, exposed trail that winds through Mediterranean scrub with sweeping views of the coastline. It’s not overly difficult, but it’s definitely a good workout—bring water, wear hiking shoes, and avoid the midday heat!

Once you arrive, you’ll descend a short wooden (slightly sketchy) staircase to the beach, where you can swim in water so clear it almost looks unreal!

Be sure to keep your ticket in a safe place, because they check it at the beach after the long hike!

Getting There Option 2: Boat and Swim to Cala Goloritze

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You can’t dock directly on the beach (boats are required to anchor offshore), but visiting Cala Goloritze by sea is another unforgettable option. You’ll be able to pass by to see it on most of the typical boat tours of the Baunei Coast, but most don’t stop to let you swim to it unless it’s a private tour.

The swim distance is pretty far, likely around 20-30 minutes. You can bring a floatie, or even a paddle board to help you out!

If you’re interested in private boat tours to Cala Goloritze, please fill out the form above! I own a boat here and am offering custom tours with an experienced skipper this summer!

How to Get to Cala Goloritze by Boat:

  • Take a boat tour from Santa Maria Navarrese, Cala Gonone, or Arbatax.
  • Some tours offer a swim stop near the beach, but not enough time to actually go to it unless it’s a private tour
  • You’ll need to swim 20-30 minutes to get to the actual beach
  • If it’s crowded, sometimes it’s better to see it by boat!
  • Book a tour in advance in summer, or email me to see if my boat is available! (info@mylifesamovie.com)  

Pro Tips for Visiting Cala Goloritze

  • Arrive Early: Visitor numbers are capped at 250 people per day. Book your entry (for hiking) in advance during summer.
  • Pack Light, But Smart: Bring reef-friendly sunscreen, water, and snacks. There are no services on the beach. You might also want to bring a dry change of clothes.
  • Leave No Trace: Cala Goloritze is protected for a reason. Take everything you bring with you when you leave.
  • Swim Shoes Help: The beach is mostly small white pebbles, which can get hot and slippery, and are pretty painful to walk on.
  • Hike Farther: Don’t just stop at the main beach area when you arrive! Keep climbing over the rocks to the left and you’ll find several small covers with much less people.

Other Beaches to See on the Baunei Coast

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The Baunei Coast has many beautiful beaches and coves, some I’d dare say are even better than Cala Goloritze! All are accessible the same way; either by hiking or by boat, and you can see most of them with a Baunei Coast boat tour.

Last year Cala Mariolu was named the #2 beach in the world, which is one of the beaches on this coast. There’s also Cala Gabbiano, and Cala Luna that are very beautiful! Here’s my travel tips for How to Get to Cala Mariolu!

If you don’t have time to do a boat tour or hike, there are plenty of stunning beaches that are accessible by car in this area! My favorites near where I live are Porto Frailis beach, Il Golfetto, and the large and sandy Cea Beach.

Find out more info on my Ultimate Summer in Sardinia Travel Guide!

Below are some affordable boat tours you can book (shared and private):

Best Things to do in Baunei, Tortoli, and Bari Sardo

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The seaside town of Porto Frailis we also live by

If you’re looking for more things to do in the Blue Zone, I have a ton of suggestions on my Sardinia Travel Guide, but below is a quick overview!

  • Come visit me at our vineyard for a wine tasting (Cantina Gebelias)
  • Check out beaches like Cea Beach, Lido di Orri, Porto Frailis, and Bari Sardo
  • Go to aperitivo at La Bitta, Aquachiara, Sunset, Ivy Beach, or Al Mare
  • Have goats milk gelato in Baunei
  • Eat traditional pasta dishes like culurgiones, malloredus, and fregola
  • Check out the mountain town of Launusei

Final Thoughts

Cala Goloritze isn’t the easiest beach to reach—but that’s exactly what makes it so magical. Whether you hike in or sail along the coast, this slice of Sardinian coastline is proof that the best beaches in the world are often those you have to work for.

So pack your sense of adventure, and get ready to earn your spot on one of the Mediterranean’s most beautiful shores.

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Samarkand the second time was even more magical! Since I went here last year, they’ve now started doing these “flying dress” photoshoots at Registan Square for around $67, which was definitely worth it! Go super early (6:30-8) to avoid anyone in your photos AND to avoid annoying other travelers trying to take photos 😬 We also got a few group pics with the Travel Tribe! It’s definitely been extremely fun being here a second time with them!! Photography company tagged as a collaborator! Would you do this or nah? ——— Uzbekistan, Registan Square, Samarkand, group trips, solo female traveler, mylifesatravelmovie, Alyssa Ramos
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Samarkand the second time was even more magical! Since I went here last year, they’ve now started doing these “flying dress” photoshoots at Registan Square for around $67, which was definitely worth it! Go super early (6:30-8) to avoid anyone in your photos AND to avoid annoying other travelers trying to take photos 😬 We also got a few group pics with the Travel Tribe! It’s definitely been extremely fun being here a second time with them!! Photography company tagged as a collaborator! Would you do this or nah? ——— Uzbekistan, Registan Square, Samarkand, group trips, solo female traveler, mylifesatravelmovie, Alyssa Ramos
Samarkand the second time was even more magical! Since I went here last year, they’ve now started doing these “flying dress” photoshoots at Registan Square for around $67, which was definitely worth it! Go super early (6:30-8) to avoid anyone in your photos AND to avoid annoying other travelers trying to take photos 😬 We also got a few group pics with the Travel Tribe! It’s definitely been extremely fun being here a second time with them!! Photography company tagged as a collaborator! Would you do this or nah? ——— Uzbekistan, Registan Square, Samarkand, group trips, solo female traveler, mylifesatravelmovie, Alyssa Ramos
Samarkand the second time was even more magical! Since I went here last year, they’ve now started doing these “flying dress” photoshoots at Registan Square for around $67, which was definitely worth it! Go super early (6:30-8) to avoid anyone in your photos AND to avoid annoying other travelers trying to take photos 😬 We also got a few group pics with the Travel Tribe! It’s definitely been extremely fun being here a second time with them!! Photography company tagged as a collaborator! Would you do this or nah? ——— Uzbekistan, Registan Square, Samarkand, group trips, solo female traveler, mylifesatravelmovie, Alyssa Ramos
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Samarkand the second time was even more magical! Since I went here last year, they’ve now started doing these “flying dress” photoshoots at Registan Square for around $67, which was definitely worth it! Go super early (6:30-8) to avoid anyone in your photos AND to avoid annoying other travelers trying to take photos 😬 We also got a few group pics with the Travel Tribe! It’s definitely been extremely fun being here a second time with them!! Photography company tagged as a collaborator! Would you do this or nah? ——— Uzbekistan, Registan Square, Samarkand, group trips, solo female traveler, mylifesatravelmovie, Alyssa Ramos
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KYRGYZSTAN! A destination many travelers are talking about this year, especially with the recent World Nomad Games happening here recently! This is country 1 of 5 of my custom created 5 'Stans Group Adventure itinerary for my Travel Tribe, and it has already been an incredible journey so far (albeit, extremely difficult logistically) Kyrgyzstan is a gem for those who love pristine nature and unique well preserved cultures! The Golden Eagles are a staple of ancient nomadic culture here, and today are showcased in the National Parks and other areas to keep their culture alive and educated about! These giant birds were used to hunt and as status symbols, and are like family members to the owners! Is Kyrgyzstan on your to-go list?
KYRGYZSTAN! A destination many travelers are talking about this year, especially with the recent World Nomad Games happening here recently! This is country 1 of 5 of my custom created 5 'Stans Group Adventure itinerary for my Travel Tribe, and it has already been an incredible journey so far (albeit, extremely difficult logistically) Kyrgyzstan is a gem for those who love pristine nature and unique well preserved cultures! The Golden Eagles are a staple of ancient nomadic culture here, and today are showcased in the National Parks and other areas to keep their culture alive and educated about! These giant birds were used to hunt and as status symbols, and are like family members to the owners! Is Kyrgyzstan on your to-go list?
KYRGYZSTAN! A destination many travelers are talking about this year, especially with the recent World Nomad Games happening here recently! This is country 1 of 5 of my custom created 5 'Stans Group Adventure itinerary for my Travel Tribe, and it has already been an incredible journey so far (albeit, extremely difficult logistically) Kyrgyzstan is a gem for those who love pristine nature and unique well preserved cultures! The Golden Eagles are a staple of ancient nomadic culture here, and today are showcased in the National Parks and other areas to keep their culture alive and educated about! These giant birds were used to hunt and as status symbols, and are like family members to the owners! Is Kyrgyzstan on your to-go list?
KYRGYZSTAN! A destination many travelers are talking about this year, especially with the recent World Nomad Games happening here recently! This is country 1 of 5 of my custom created 5 'Stans Group Adventure itinerary for my Travel Tribe, and it has already been an incredible journey so far (albeit, extremely difficult logistically) Kyrgyzstan is a gem for those who love pristine nature and unique well preserved cultures! The Golden Eagles are a staple of ancient nomadic culture here, and today are showcased in the National Parks and other areas to keep their culture alive and educated about! These giant birds were used to hunt and as status symbols, and are like family members to the owners! Is Kyrgyzstan on your to-go list?
KYRGYZSTAN! A destination many travelers are talking about this year, especially with the recent World Nomad Games happening here recently! This is country 1 of 5 of my custom created 5 'Stans Group Adventure itinerary for my Travel Tribe, and it has already been an incredible journey so far (albeit, extremely difficult logistically) Kyrgyzstan is a gem for those who love pristine nature and unique well preserved cultures! The Golden Eagles are a staple of ancient nomadic culture here, and today are showcased in the National Parks and other areas to keep their culture alive and educated about! These giant birds were used to hunt and as status symbols, and are like family members to the owners! Is Kyrgyzstan on your to-go list?
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I was one of the last foreigners permitted in Virunga National Park in D.R. Congo before it was closed due to many armed and dangerous groups occupying it. That experience was one of the most memorable ones in my life, and part of why I’ll always say DRC is one of my favorite destinations I’ve been to (4 times). But DRC is also one of the most corrupt countries, with some of the most horrific ongoing atrocities committed on the local Congolese people, the environment, and the animals by greedy, heartless humans. Deforestation, illegal mining for minerals used to make your electronics, and destruction (plus human abuse) are a part of why the animals there suffer. Poaching for bushmeat and to steal baby primates to sell as pets is another. If you’ve ever seen a primate, especially chimpanzees, kept as a personal pet or on display, its parents were likely killed so it could be kidnapped. UAE and Gulf countries, Thailand, China, Eastern EU countries, and even people in the USA are all guilty of this. That’s why one of the organizations I’ve become an ambassador for in D.R.Congo is @lwiro_primates . Lwiro Primates take in injured, abandoned, and smuggled primates, and they rehabilitate and care for them, even during a time when their own homeland is a very scary please. So I am kindly asking today on World Giving Day for Apes, to send them a donation, or at least share their story or the info in this post. Anything helps, nothing does not. And if you ever see a chimp as a pet, please ask the owner if they’re aware that its parents were likely killed just for it to be kidnapped and forced to be a pet. 😡 The link to the fundraiser is on Lwiro’s page and I’ll share on my Stories! I’ve brought about 100 travelers to D.R.Congo, and they all can attest to what a beautiful and unique place it is. I pray and dream for the day that we can safely return there and bring tourism back. Napenda Congo 🇨🇩💖
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Just confirming that Haveli restaurant has the best rooftop view in Lahore! Make a reservation because it's always busy and ask to sit closest to the mosque! The entire building of Haveli is beautiful and fascinating! A former mansion that's ornately decorated, and located in an area that was formerly infamous for..brothels! Now, largely thanks to tourism demand, this area of Lahore is a lot cleaner and safer than it used to be, and it offers some of the most spectacular sites to see, both from above and below! What would you rate this view from 1 to 10??
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Just confirming that Haveli restaurant has the best rooftop view in Lahore! Make a reservation because it's always busy and ask to sit closest to the mosque! The entire building of Haveli is beautiful and fascinating! A former mansion that's ornately decorated, and located in an area that was formerly infamous for..brothels! Now, largely thanks to tourism demand, this area of Lahore is a lot cleaner and safer than it used to be, and it offers some of the most spectacular sites to see, both from above and below! What would you rate this view from 1 to 10??
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Made it to Skardu without any flight issues! Flights to and from the mountain region of Pakistan have a pretty high rate of cancellation due to unpredictable weather... And speaking of unpredictable weather, the reports said it would be really cold, but it was warm, so i "had to" go shopping for shalwar kameez as soon as I arrived 😍 Then it was off to the Shangri La Lake for some pink tea before making the drive to Shigar cold desert for a sunset horseback riding session, before settling into a beautiful riverfront boutique resort! Everyone says you have to go to the northern mountains of Pakistan, and now I see why! This place is magical and I only have a few days to explore! PS did you know that this region has the highest number of world's tallest mountain peaks, it has has both deserts and lakes at extremely high altitudes, and also the largest glaciers in the world aside from the polar regions?? More coming soon! Do you want to visit Skardu??
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Made it to Skardu without any flight issues! Flights to and from the mountain region of Pakistan have a pretty high rate of cancellation due to unpredictable weather... And speaking of unpredictable weather, the reports said it would be really cold, but it was warm, so i "had to" go shopping for shalwar kameez as soon as I arrived 😍 Then it was off to the Shangri La Lake for some pink tea before making the drive to Shigar cold desert for a sunset horseback riding session, before settling into a beautiful riverfront boutique resort! Everyone says you have to go to the northern mountains of Pakistan, and now I see why! This place is magical and I only have a few days to explore! PS did you know that this region has the highest number of world's tallest mountain peaks, it has has both deserts and lakes at extremely high altitudes, and also the largest glaciers in the world aside from the polar regions?? More coming soon! Do you want to visit Skardu??
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