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Cala Gonone
Climbers, divers, sea kayakers, hikers and beach bums all rave about Cala Gonone.
Backed by imperious tree-specked cliffs, the resort has kept the low-key, family-friendly
vibe of the small fishing village it once was. With an appealing line-up of hotels, bars and
restaurants on its pine-fringed
lungomare,
Gonone makes a great base for outdoor adven-
tures along this magnificent stretch of coast.
Sights & Activities
Kids love coming face to face with bubbling marine life at the new
Acquario di Cala Gonone
(
www.acquariocalagonone.it
;
Via La Favorita; adult/reduced €10/7.50; 10am-6pm Apr-Oct)
. Or give
them a lesson in prehistory at the romantic ruins of
Nuraghe Mannu
(adult/reduced €3/2;
9am-11am & 5-7pm, to 5pm low season, closed Nov-Mar)
, off the Cala Gonone-Dorgali road, with
an eagle's-eye view over the whole coast.
For the climbing lowdown and guided excursions, stop by
Prima Sardegna
( 0784 9 33
67;
www.primasardegna.com
; Via Lungomare Palmasera 32)
. It also has bike/scooter/kayak rental
fers a range of water-based activities, including snorkelling tours (€25), cavern and wreck
dives (€45) and canyoning excursions (€40; minimum of five people).