Cala Gonone, Sardinia , Abba Virde Apt — Property 19639

Cala Gonone, Sardinia , Abba Virde Apt

If you are as fit as we are, you may need to stop en route for a moment or two as you climb the 150 metres of narrow streets spliced with small flights of steps that wind up from the harbour. However, do persevere for when you turn the last corner you’ll be rewarded with a view to really take your breathe away, that’s if you have any left of course! Paint a picture in your mind of terracotta tiled roofs and an expanse of sea of the deepest magenta blue, add a harbour the shape of a horse shoe, dab in a flotilla or two of little boats, frame it with mountains and breathe deeply, you’re almost there! The apartment seems to float above Cala Gonone in its own little world between sea and sky. The Jardino Apartment has an enormously appealing garden where the blue of the sea is framed by green foliage in mesmerising fashion.

Details for the apartment on Sardinia, Italy

When you first arrive it’s difficult to immediately assimilate all the garden’s numerous nooks and crannies, invariably caught in lovely dappled sunlight and each with a different view of the sea. Within the garden’s perimeter is a pretty pond inhabited by turtles and koi-carp, a purpose built barbecue, lots of flowers and shrubs, plus three impossibly perched pineapple palms! A feature of the spacious open plan living area is the large picture window with bench seating that looks out over the pond and seems to make the garden part of the room. There’s a sofa and whicker chair if you want to relax with a book or watch TV, plus a simple wooden dining table and chairs. Beyond here is a small fitted kitchen with stylish, speckled marble work surfaces, plus a fridge-freezer, 4-ring gas hob and a microwave oven. There’s also a window opening onto the vine covered barbecue area – handy for passing out the steaks! The apartment has two bedrooms, both with views of the harbour.

Location Cala Gonone < Nuoro < Sardinia < Italy

Availability for the apartment on Sardinia, Italy

Last updated on:

Friday, 18 July 2008

Changeover day:

Saturday

Rental rates for the apartment on Sardinia, Italy

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Notes to the rental rates

• NO extras to pay our weekly accommodation price Includes :
  Laundry (all bed linen & bath/face towels)
  Maid service as per description
  24/7 Local assistance (English speaking)
  Villa Information File (things to see, places to eat etc)
  NO SECURITY DEPOSITS !!!
  

Accommodation and Facilities for the apartment on Sardinia, Italy

Cala Gonone

South of Orosei, beyond the enterprising and prosperous town of Dorgali famous for its leather, ceramics and filigree jewellery, lies the village of Cala Gonone. Until recent times, this independent community of seafaring folk was only accessible by boat or on foot by a perilous path hewn out of the cliff-side. However, thanks to the marvels of modern engineering, Cala Gonone can now be reached via a road tunnel that cuts straight through the mountainside to reveal a splendid panoramic view of the Golf of Orosei. From the tunnel’s exit, a steep and winding road leads down through wooded hillsides, (still inhabited by wild boar!) until you reach the village centre with its tree-lined promenade, restaurants, shops, fine sandy beaches and colourful fishing harbour.

From The Harbour

There are regular boat trips to the many fabulous beaches to the south of the village, which are virtually inaccessible by land. Cala Luna the nearest is recognised as one of the most beautiful beaches in Sardinia, with high cliffs protecting a glorious crescent of white sand and a lagoon fringed by pink Oleander. Further south are numerous smaller coves such as Cala Sisine and the evocatively named Ispuligidenie, and all have the remarkable crystal clear turquoise waters for which Sardinia is renowned. Nearer to Cala Gonone the extraordinary cave of Bue Marino can also be visited by boat and has 900 metres of well-lit tunnels and underground streams to explore. As well as incredible stalactites, the cave contains a number of prehistoric cave drawings and until the 1970’s was the habitat of the rare and timid Monk seal.

The Coastal Waters

Here are some of the cleanest in the entire Mediterranean with a wealth of marine flora and fauna, as well as historical artefacts littering the ocean floor. If you are interested in scuba diving, our old friend, Fabio is a qualified diving instructor and runs a diving school in Cala Gonone. Being local born and bred, he knows all the best dive sites in the area! Fabio, naturally, is always delighted to organise a few dives ranging from half-day introductory taster sessions to a wide choice of full diving courses, so if you are interested, please contact us for further details. Finally, if you really crave excitement, just north of Cala Gonone, the entrance of another huge cave is the awesome venue for bungee jumping, but check your insurance first!

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We had a fantastic week at the abba Virde apts, it had fantastic sea views and was just a short stroll to great beaches and fantasic restaurants, its just ideal, we will be back !!! James Horobin, Jul 2007