CALA-GONONE: WONDERFUL HOUSE WITH TERRACE IN AN AUTHENTIC SARDINIAN LANDSCAPE

Vito's apartment is well equipped, comfortable and spacious. We were 4 adults and had plenty of room. The supermarket is just across the road, the ATM just below at the Post Office, the town beach was 3 mins walk away and there were numerous excellent restaurants within 5 mins walk. The balcony is huge with chairs, tables and has shade if needed. The A/C worked well in all rooms and the beds were comfy. Town beach was a bit crowded and pebbley but just 15 mins drive in the next bay to the north was a perfect sandy beach with crystal clear water. The Agriturismo co Fuili was 10 mins drive into the hills and should not be missed for views and local food. Cal Gonone really nice relaxed little town.

Great place, quiet, close to amenities

When we arrived Vito was waiting for us at the Post Office which was situated underneath the accommodation. Vito's a very kind natured person who gave us lots of information about the area and the apartment. The apartment had an exceptionally large balcony which overlooked the sea and town to the right, a carpark in front and the mountains to the left. We enjoyed watching the world go by eating our breakfasts on the balcony. Inside was 1 largish room which had the kitchen, Dining table and sofas in and then behind this room was the 2 bedrooms and bathroom with washing machine in and a door onto the pathway for the neighbours private access. The inside accommodation was quite dark but it had a homely feel and it is in a quiet area of Cala Gonone. There is a supermarket next to the carpark opposite which we used a lot. Down a slight hill towards the sea was the Marina (5mins walk) where you can hire a boat to visit the nearby beaches which are not accessible by car and they all seemed to give the same price EUR250 plus fuel (August) well worth it. Further on was the town (slight hilly in areas) with lots of restaurants and beaches. The beaches were pleasant (shingle & seaweedy) but not the best nearby by far. We drove to the nearby beach of Cala Cartoe (20 mins) which was sandy and beautiful but the drive was very precarious on steep small mountain roads. Cala Fuili is the nearest cove (10mins drive) but it is very busy so don't try and park as near as possible and contemplate a walk (5-10 mins) to the pass and then you will have to walk another 20mins down a steep mountain pass. Once there the beach is pebbly best to bring beach/water shoes, the water however was stunning as clear as glass well worth it trip. We are not to keen on sand so this beach was perfect except for the walk so we opted to drive here but use the very small rocky beach situated slightly before with paths down to it, I think locals use it (it was also stunning and clear). One of the days was raining so we decided to go via Olbia (shopping) then to Porto Rotonda (dinner) this took about 2 hours but Porto Rotonda was very nice and worth a trip. We also visited another nice sandy beach Cala Liberotto which was about 1 hour away, sadly all beaches are heaving with holidaymakers in August. We had a very relaxing holiday in Cala Gonone and you could easily stay here without the need of a car however we enjoy seeing other parts of Sardinia which you definitely need a car.

Fantastic accommodation, very clean and well positioned for getting into the village with the beach being only a few minutes walk away. Supermarket, restaurants and bars also close by but far enough away so as not to disturb you. Very popular for boat trips to all the incredible beaches in the gulf and Cartoe beach is just a 15 min drive away along a very 'interesting' road!!

Had a great time, would recommend and my thanks to Vito and Lina, great hosts!!

Thanks the Armstrong family

Lovely, spacious and comfortable apartment in an excellent location just a few minutes walk from the port and the town beaches. Was really easy to organise finding the apartment and we had a really warm welcome from Vito. We loved Cala Gonone, wish we could have stayed for longer and definitely plan to return.