A road with several dizzying hairpin bends to Cala Gonone

Cala Gonone is a small beach town located in the Province of Nuoro, on the eastern coast of central Sardinia, in Italy. 

Cala Gonone

Why is Cala Gonone famous?

It’s said to be one of the most beautiful beaches in the Province of Nuoro, in Sardinia. It’s Cala Gonone’s very inaccessibility that forms a good part of its appeal. It’s one of Sardinia's most symbolic beaches, because of its wild appearance and unspoilt beauty.

Is the road to Cala Gonone paved?

The road to the town is one of the wildest drives in the country. The road is simply brutal, with several dizzying hairpin bends and very narrow parts. The surface of the road is paved with concrete sections.

How long is the road to Cala Gonone?

Starting from the Strada Statale 125, the drive is 9.6 km (5.96 miles) long offering grandstand views of the Golfo di Orosei.

Is the road to Cala Gonone steep?

The most challenging part of the road is the last 2.4 km. Starting from the Nuraghe Buca d’Irghiriai, an archaeological site at an elevation of 322m above sea level, the road is very steep. The elevation gain is 245 meters and the average gradient is 10.20%, with some sections up to 14%.

 

 

Drive Us to Your Road!

With over 13,000 roads cataloged, we're always on the lookout for unique routes. Know of a road that deserves to be featured? Click here to share your suggestion, and we may add it to dangerousroads.org.