White limestone walls frame its sides, creating an unusual contrast of colours with the dark basaltic rocks that emerge. On the shore, the light sand is mixed with smooth black pebbles, in front of an emerald green sea. Ziu Martine is the beach of pleasant contrasts, just over three kilometres from Cala Gonone, a Dorgali fishing village of. Whether travelling by car or on foot: the scenic Viale del Bue Marino offers beautiful views of the Gulf of Orosei. From the road, there is a dirt path through the scrub – where green junipers, myrtles and mastics grow - leading you to a short flight of steps, at the end of which the enchanting beach will appear before your eyes.

The beach stretches for about 300 metres, half of which are occupied by rocky outcrops. The water is crystal clear with a pebbly seabed and it is no coincidence that Ziu Martine is one of the most popular destinations in the gulf for diving and snorkelling, also thanks to the rich and varied marine wildlife that populates the numerous underwater caves hidden among the cliffs. Never excessively crowded, it’s the right place for you if you want to enjoy the sea with total relaxation, but it also offers plenty of options for adventurous experiences: in addition to swimming, sport fishing and diving, you can reach it by sea in a kayak. The jagged rocky ridge protects the beach behind it and, as well as sheltering it from the northwesterly and westerly winds, it is a favourite rock face for free climbing enthusiasts and professionals.

Ziu Martine falls within the National Park of the Gulf of Orosei and Gennargentu, a protected area that extends for 74 thousand hectares and contains numerous natural treasures. Along the coastal stretch as far as Baunei, there are ravines, like the famous Grotte del Bue Marino (Sea Oxen Caves), and wild coves. Cala Fuili is the last beach that can be reached from the scenic road coming from the village of Ziu Martine - and is characterised by shallow waters and extraordinarily transparent waters. Cala Luna has been repeatedly chosen as a film set and, along with Cala Biriola, Cala Mariolu and Cala Goloritzé, it is part of the ‘pearls’ of the Gulf, which can be reached via trekking trails or more easily from the sea. They are characterised by rugged, rocky surroundings and almost unreal colours and crystal clear waters, impossible to forget. Among the attractions in the park’s inland area, the karstic spring of su Gologone is a must, as well as the canyon of su Gorropu, the natural monuments of Perda ‘e Liana, Pedra Longa and su Texile, the Nuragic village of Tiscali and the elevations and forests of the Gennargentu.