Cala Goloritze

Cala Goloritzé beach, located at the foot of a valley on Sardinia's magnificent northeastern coast, is small but stunning. The beautiful white beaches that tumble into the blue water contrast with jutting limestone formations covered with green flora. This kind of beauty, however, comes at a cost.

You won't be able to get here by automobile or even by boat. You'll have to use your legs if you want to find this famed beach. The trek down the steep valley, where you'll be welcomed with vistas of the green-blue lake, takes about an hour and leads you to this wonderful Sardinian beach.

Cala Goloritzé is claimed to be the best snorkeling place in Sardinia, too; take a swim around the rocks to catch sight of the various fish - just make sure not to forget your goggles!

Photo: Sardinia