Cala dei Gabbiani in Baunei (Golfo di Orosei), Ogliastra, Sardinia, Italy
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Cala dei Gabbiani

Baunei (Golfo di Orosei), Ogliastra, Sardinia, Italy•Tyrrhenian Sea (Mediterranean)• Best Season: May, June, July, August, September, October
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EDITORIAL SCORE
4.81/ 5.0
SEA TEMPERATURE
25.8°C
August 30-year average
DAILY BUDGET
€52/day
SAND & SHORELINE
Pebbles / Shingle
Gradual Drop

Sea Temperature by Month

30-year monthly averages for Baunei (Golfo di Orosei), Ogliastra, Sardinia · NOAA satellite data
Swipe 12 months ⇄
Warm Bathwater
Jan
14.5°C
Air 17°C
Feb
14.0°C
Air 18°C
Mar
14.5°C
Air 20°C
Apr
16.0°C
Air 23°C
May
19.0°C
Air 26°C
Jun
22.8°C
Air 29°C
Jul
25.0°C
Air 31°C
Peak
Aug
25.8°C
Air 31°C
Sep
24.5°C
Air 29°C
Oct
22.0°C
Air 26°C
Nov
18.8°C
Air 22°C
Dec
16.0°C
Air 19°C
Swimmability Window · NOAA Climatology
Swimmable 31 May – 25 Oct (>21°C) · 146 days
30-year NOAA satellite climatological mean (1991–2020).Explore all Italy Sea Temperatures

Score Breakdown

Scenery & Setting5.0 / 5
Water Clarity & Cleanliness5.0 / 5
Sand & Shoreline Quality4.7 / 5
Atmosphere & Safety4.8 / 5
Accessibility & Entry Ease3.0 / 5
Affordability & Fair Pricing3.9 / 5

About Cala dei Gabbiani

A secluded sanctuary along Sardinia’s Golfo di Orosei, Cala dei Gabbiani is famed for its smooth white quartz pebble seabed and aquarium-like water clarity reaching depths of 30 meters. Surrounded by towering limestone cliffs, it is accessible by boat tour from Cala Gonone or Santa Maria Navarrese.

Amenities & Facilities

Bathrooms
No
Showers
No
Free Parking
No
Food / Tavernas
No
Good for Kids
No
Dog Friendly
No
Lifeguard on Duty
No
Sunbed & Umbrella Rentals
No
Natural Cliff/Pine Shade
Yes
Wheelchair Accessible
No
Snorkeling & Watersports
No
Nudist / FKK Friendly
No

Getting There & Local Notes

Getting there:

Charter a zodiac (gommone) from Cala Gonone or Santa Maria Navarrese, or join an organized Golfo di Orosei boat excursion.

•The morning sun lights up the white quartz pebbles brilliantly; cliffs cast afternoon shade after 15:30
•The water clarity is exceptional—bring an underwater camera to capture the dramatic underwater limestone arches
•Pack full provisions as no commercial establishments exist within the protected Orosei national marine area

Nearest Airport & Transit Gateway

OLB / CAG · 35m drive

30-40 min drive to Emerald Coast beaches from Olbia (OLB).

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Frequently Asked Questions about Cala dei Gabbiani

What is the water temperature at Cala dei Gabbiani?

The peak summer sea surface temperature at Cala dei Gabbiani averages 25.5°C (78°F), based on 30-year NOAA satellite climatology.

What type of coast or sand is Cala dei Gabbiani?

Cala dei Gabbiani is classified as a pebbles / shingle shoreline located in Baunei (Golfo di Orosei), Ogliastra, Sardinia, Italy.

Is Cala dei Gabbiani good for families with kids?

Cala dei Gabbiani has steeper entry or natural coastal features better suited for confident swimmers.

Are there parking and facilities at Cala dei Gabbiani?

Parking arrangements vary locally. No public restrooms directly on-site.

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