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The strong identity of the area, together with the many traditions still alive in the nearby town of Dorgali, makes Cala Gonone especially fascinating for those who enjoy discovering local customs and the history of the island. Cala Gonone and the Dorgali area offer a rich cultural and archaeological heritage, ideal for guests who wish to combine seaside relaxation with history and tradition.
- Cala Gonone Aquarium
An exhibition dedicated to the Mediterranean Sea, featuring 25 tanks showcasing Sardinian marine ecosystems, a tropical section, and an interactive touch tank. Since 2016, it has been officially recognized as a zoological garden. acquariocalagonone.it
- S’Abba Frisca Park Museum
A charming open-air museum immersed in nature, illustrating Sardinian rural life between the 17th and 20th centuries. Among natural springs, small lakes, and Mediterranean scrub, visitors will find the island’s largest ethnographic museum, an educational farm, and demonstrations of traditional crafts. Ideal for families. sabbafrisca.com
- Monk Seal Museum – Cala Gonone
Located in the area of the last recorded sighting of the monk seal in Sardinia, the museum recreates the natural environment of the Gulf of Orosei.
Archaeology and ancient history
- Serra Orrios Archaeological Complex
One of the most important Nuragic villages in Sardinia, with over 70 huts and two megaron temples, a unique testimony of the Nuragic civilization. - Giants’ Tomb of S’Ena e Thomes
An impressive Nuragic funerary monument, among the best preserved on the island, set in a striking natural landscape.
- The nuraghi of Cala Gonone
Numerous nuraghi—ancient stone towers that symbolize Sardinia—can be found around the village and throughout the Dorgali area, easily accessible during walks and excursions.
- Inland museums
Just a short distance away are also the Museum of Sardinian Life and Folk Traditions in Nuoro and the Museum of Mediterranean Masks in Mamoiada, famous for the traditional Mamuthones masks.
