Cala Goloritze - worth the trip.

We're not sure what was more intense, the rocky 4k hike or the drive along the east coast of Sardinia, that must be completed to reach Cala Goloritze. Both were worth it.
Follow along in our photos as we take you with us. First, hairpin turns along the winding cliffside. Jerome hardly seemed to notice but for someone like me (Nicole), who's timid about heights, it was enough to turn a stomach. Not any pics of this, I was too busy white-knuckling my arm rest.
Then, the road hazards, by this I mean all types of free roaming farm animals.






Now, for the hike itself. You're surrounded by a Mediterranean forrest full of intriguing rock formations and the smell of the salt air. The clearly marked path winds it's way down the hillside through 4k of loose rock with the occasional change of gravel or sand.


And then you see it. Your first glimpse of the sea.


But there's more...



And more...


 And more...



Until finally you arrive at what you've been waiting for.




The pristine turquoise waters dazzle against the white rock as you take off your hiking shoes and bag (full of water for the hike uphill on the way back of course.) Now all that's left is to enjoy and take a swim.




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