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The World’s 100 Best Beaches

Cala dei Gabbiani

Baunei, Italy

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST BEACHES WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 71 2026
Cala dei Gabbiani

A cove of white pebbles mixed with coarse sand, about 300 metres long, with clear blue-green water and cliffs behind, separated from Cala Mariolu by a rocky spur. Most visitors arrive by boat from Cala Gonone or Santa Maria Navarrese, while a long, difficult trail serves experienced hikers.

Highlights

  • White pebbles and coarse sand
  • Clear water with many fish
  • Cliffs beside Cala Mariolu

Good to know

  • Reached by boat or long, difficult hike
  • Crowded with boats in high season
  • Shaded from mid-afternoon; arrive in morning

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