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Embark on the Torre del Bollo Trail, a moderate hike spanning 3.6 miles (5.8 km) with an elevation gain of 983 feet (300 metres). You can expect to complete this route in about 2 hours and 3 minutes. As you hike, you will find yourself immersed in fragrant Mediterranean maquis,…
Last updated: April 23, 2026
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The full route, which includes the Torre del Bollo, is a moderate hike that can be completed in approximately 2 hours. The trail itself is about 5.8 km (3.6 miles) long.
Yes, the trail is considered relatively easy and suitable for various fitness levels, including beginners and families. It features easily accessible paths and offers a rewarding experience without being overly strenuous.
An ideal starting point for this trail is the ArchiMete tourist center. You can usually find parking facilities in the vicinity of the center, which provides convenient access to the trailhead.
The trail offers stunning views of the blue sea of Capo Caccia, the turquoise waters of Dragunara Cove, Porto Conte, and Punta Giglio. You'll pass through fragrant Mediterranean maquis and reach the historic 17th-century Torre del Buru (Torre del Bollo). Other highlights include View of Cala Inferno, Capo Caccia Cliffs, and the path leading to Neptune's Grotto via the Escala del Cabirol (Goat's Staircase).
The trail winds through Mediterranean maquis, characterized by shrubs like cistus, junipers, wild rosemary, and mastic trees. The path is generally accessible, leading to a small hill where the tower stands, followed by a downhill path that quickly descends towards the sea near Cala Dragunara.
As the trail is located within the Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Conte, dogs are generally permitted but must be kept on a leash to protect local wildlife and ensure the safety of other hikers.
The best time to hike is during the spring (April-May) and autumn (September-October) when the weather is mild, and the Mediterranean vegetation is at its most vibrant. Summer can be very hot, making early mornings or late afternoons preferable if hiking during that season.
Hiking the Torre del Bollo Trail itself does not typically require a specific permit or entrance fee. However, if you plan to visit Neptune's Grotto, there is an entrance fee for the grotto itself.
When hiking in Parco Naturale Regionale di Porto Conte, it's important to stay on marked trails, avoid disturbing wildlife, and refrain from picking plants. Littering is strictly prohibited, and open fires are not allowed. Always carry out what you carry in.
Yes, the route is part of the longer 'El Camí IT4TR1 El Camí Illenc: de l'Alguer a Formentera' trail, covering 100% of that route. Additionally, about 30% of the trail is designated as the 'Torre del Bollo' route itself.
The full route that includes the Torre del Bollo is designed as a loop, allowing you to experience diverse scenery without retracing your steps.
A hike accompanied by a magnificent view of the sea :) Over rocks, through sparse vegetation—here, too, there's a fantastic array of flowers blooming ;) and constantly new coastal panoramas. A fantastic view of the lighthouse. Around the round tower, currently a bit overgrown, but doable ;) I highly recommend taking a moment to relax at the bar in the bay. A panoramic tour :)
This morning there was a big thunderstorm with rain. The sky was still overcast, but the temperature was still 27 degrees 😀. We drove to Capo Caccia, which is also known for its stalactite cave. But since we had already visited the Grotta di Ispinigoli, we stuck to hiking today. From the Panoramico parking lot, the climb was steep and sweaty over rocks. Time and again, there were fantastic new views of the water, and we admired the vegetation. At the top of the mountain, there is a radar station. We walked along the fence to the road. From there, you have a beautiful view of the lighthouse. Along the way, there was a tower and Cala Dragunara with its taverna, before we made a loop back to the starting point.
Nice hike with spectacular views. The path only led up at first and was well marked up to halfway. We went down 654 steps to the grotto, which we had to walk up again after the visit.
Brilliant hike with stunning vistas down the cliffs to the sea and across the bay. Only little shade throughout. Path along the military complex is at times tricky to follow due to the shrubs, but not difficult at all. The hike down the hill past the Grotto is steep and mainly rocks and loose gravel, so proper shoes and sure-footedness are required. Beware of the cliffs (hike is not necessarily suitable for people afraid of heights), but the views will make up for that. Rest at the beach bar and go for a refreshing swim before the final ascent back to the starting point. Met dogs on the way, but think that any dogs taken along would need to be quite fit and agile. Keep in mind that path runs along the sheer cliffs.
Very good compromise between all the hikes offered on this stylish landscape case you can also do one of the caves on the passage be careful there are also quite a few stairs
Very nice tour when it is a bit covered. The upper part of the cliff is easy to master with good footwear. Many thanks to those who marked the goat path with various piles of stones. A bit of imagination is also required to find the right trail. But in the end you will be rewarded with a great view.
For two evenings now, we've seen the lights of a lighthouse shining on a remarkable rock in the distance and, of course, wanted to take a closer look 🫣😎.... But see🤓 for yourself... ⛰️
Today we drove 80 minutes from Castelsardo to see a piece of the west coast behind Alghero. 650 steps down to the grotto. We were lucky, our guide was with only 9 people, before and after us, there were over 30. We learned that the grotto is over 2 million years old, there are over 700 grottoes just on this corner, most of them underwater and partly still unexplored. Insanity. Interesting for us, since it's been more than 20 years since I last visited a grotto. Then we drove one bay further into the Porto Conte Nature Park, which wasn't quite as spectacular and I didn't take a photo. On the way there we saw a herd of fallow deer, very impressive and unfortunately 5 goals foxes along the roads, which seem to be a real nuisance here. On the way back we actually found an open café for a latte, which is really not that easy at this time of year because 80% of the shops are closed. Kind regards Janice