The air is filled with the scent of oleanders, while the sunlight reflects on the reddish grains of shingle and on the emerald green surface of the sea, creating captivating plays of light. This setting is the Palmasera beach, the broadest coastline of Cala Gonone, a marine hamlet of Dorgali. The shingle is mixed with fine, light sand, adding a further touch of colour, while a few rocks emerge several metres from the shore, punctuating the open landscape to the right on the southern side of the Gulf of Orosei and towards the tourist port of Cala Gonone to the left. There are numerous services on the beach: parking, access for disabled people, refreshment areas, beach umbrella, deckchair and boat rentals. The shallow waters and gently sloping seabed makes it suitable for children.

You can set off on an excursion from the port - by boat or dinghy - to explore the wonders of the gulf, visiting the Grotte del Bue Marino (Sea Oxen Caves) and the Grotta del Fico, as well as some heavenly coves: Cala Luna, Cala Sisine, Cala Biriala, Cala Mariolu and Cala Goloritzè. There is also a ‘taxi’ service, which allows you to get to a particular beach of the gulf directly or return to Cala Gonone by sea after some intense trekking.

The beach is the natural continuation of Sos Dorroles, which extends towards the south: the sand has the same features but what makes this stretch special is the wall of calcareous detritus behind it and around it, with an unusual orange colour. Beyond the northern limit of Palmasera, groups of rocks alternate with sandy stretches as far as the port. Next to it, you will find the Central beach: it is surrounded by vegetation and dominated from above by an Art Nouveau villa dating back to the 1920s, considered the ‘historic’ beach of Cala Gonone. The beach has light sand with medium-large grains and pebbles and the reflection of the sun’s rays creates captivating colour effects.

Following the scenic Viale Bue Marino road to the south, you can admire the other two jewels of the Cala Gonone coast: three kilometres from the town, there is the beach of Ziu Martine, featuring the beautiful contrasting colours of the white limestone cliffs and the dark basalt rocks emerging from the crystal clear sea; while, at the end of the road, a few steps will allow you to admire the small, wild Cala Fuili with its white sand mixed with stones and a sea reflecting shades of turquoise and green. After a visit to the beaches, you can ‘dive’ into the underwater world of the Gulf of Orosei and other Mediterranean marine environments by visiting the acquarium of Cala Gonone, the largest structure of its kind in Sardinia. Twenty-four tanks for a journey filled with fun, discovery and environmental protection.