From Olzu Beach to Calanca di à Torre

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From Olzu beach, follow the coastal path to admire the beautiful coves and inlets. Wear sturdy footwear.

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    Activity: Walking
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    Distance: 5.42 km
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 40 
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    Difficulty: Easy
  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
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    Ascent: + 55 m
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    Descent: - 54 m
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    Highest point: 28 m
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    Lowest point: 1 m
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Description of the walk

Park at the Olzu Beach car park. Arrive before 10 a.m. if possible, as spaces are limited.

(S/E) Walk along the beach and follow the coastal path. You will reach Punta di à Cani with a ruined building on your right.

(1) Continue along the coastal path until you reach a tarmac road.

(2) Follow this road in the same direction.

(3) Take the path on the left, immediately leave the path on the left leading to the cove and turn right.

(4) Pass a pretty cove and continue along the coast.

(5) Ignore the path on the right and continue straight ahead to reach Calanque di a Torre and its pebble beach.

(6) Take the same route in reverse to return to the car park.

Waypoints

  1. S/E : km 0 - alt. 2 m - Olzu Beach car park
  2. 1 : km 1.04 - alt. 6 m - Punta di a Cani, ruined building
  3. 2 : km 1.22 - alt. 9 m - Road
  4. 3 : km 1.68 - alt. 21 m - End of the road, path on the left
  5. 4 : km 1.98 - alt. 17 m - Cove
  6. 5 : km 2.47 - alt. 3 m - Junction, straight ahead
  7. 6 : km 2.71 - alt. 4 m - Calanca di a Torre
  8. S/E : km 5.41 - alt. 2 m - Olzu Beach car park

Notes

You can swim at the small beaches along the walk or in the coves. Please note that some are difficult to access.

Reviews and comments

4.9 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
Reliability of the description
4.9 / 5
Ease of following the route
4.9 / 5
Route interest
4.8 / 5
Padre74
Padre74

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 18, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A pleasant hike, no difficulties, almost summery conditions (27 degrees). Beautiful coves, picnic on the way back facing this sublime landscape and swimming on the way back at Olzu beach. I highly recommend it!

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User 22060150

Overall rating : 4 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 04, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★☆ Good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★☆ Good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

The hike was easy+ ... Almost average (in terms of elevation gain+ is that right?)

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Magic Philou
Magic Philou

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 02, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A lovely walk for beginners with beautiful views. You can even stop for a swim. It took us two hours there and back.

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cham34
cham34

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : May 09, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very pleasant short hike with beautiful views. It's not circular, but the return trip isn't a problem because the views are different. A thoroughly enjoyable experience.

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Carole Dd
Carole Dd

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jan 26, 2025
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A very pleasant and easy walk.
Please note that there is a small river at the starting point and there is no footbridge.

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Random
Random
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Overall rating : 4.7 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 23, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★☆ Good
Very busy route : Yes

A family-friendly and easy route to stroll, but be careful as some sections are a little dangerous for children due to high cliffs and coves where the sea below is rough. That said, the walk takes two hours and isn't particularly tiring, so I recommend it.

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Seb33
Seb33

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Sep 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : Yes

A short, easy hike that is enjoyable even in mixed weather, as we had today.
It can be completed quickly and without difficulty.

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Marion2728
Marion2728

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 12, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk. Set off early to enjoy the shade.
Very beautiful views.

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Olivier N
Olivier N

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Aug 14, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A really nice walk along the coast with places to swim in peace. Bring shoes for swimming.

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marcelo20
marcelo20
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Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jul 22, 2024
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A very beautiful walk, easy and with lovely scenery. Don't forget to wear good walking shoes.

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