I first sailed Sardinia with buddies in 2013, so it felt full circle to return in 2023 and constitution a catamaran with Dream Yacht Constitution for a household trip!
The distinctive islands and turquoise waters make Sardinia the right crusing vacation spot.
We chartered a 42’ catamaran and employed a skipper which made the journey so comfy. The one factor I’d have executed in another way on our journey is opting to additionally rent a hostess so another person may store, cook dinner, and clear for us.
My son was 11 months previous on this journey and it could have been good to totally loosen up and benefit from the crusing with out some other tasks. In any other case, I wouldn’t change a factor!
Our week at sea included stops at totally different seashores and islands within the La Maddalena Archipelago (the place we regularly had been the one boat anchored in a single day) and we additionally crossed over to Corsica for an evening in Bonifacio (the place we celebrated my birthday)!
Listed here are my ideas and itinerary for crusing Sardinia’s Maddalena Archipelago!
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I hope that sharing my itinerary helps you intend your individual journey and offers you inspiration to your personal journey!
Yacht Constitution Particulars:
Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42′ Catamaran
Booked with: Dream Yacht Constitution
Saturday to Saturday: Might 27-June 3, 2023
Base: Olbia, Sardinia
Skippered (subsequent time we’ll additionally rent a hostess!)
Catamaran Format
Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Catamaran
I extremely advocate a catamaran for a crusing constitution (particularly with youngsters). They provide far more deck area for lounging and are extra steady, so there’s a lot much less rocking than with a monohull.
The Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Catamaran was the right yacht for our household.
It options 4 (practically an identical) inner cabins with ensuite loos + two extra v-berths. If you happen to rent a skipper and a hostess, they’ll sleep within the v-berths leaving the 4 inner cabins to your crew.
We traveled as 3 adults and a child, however there was loads of area to sleep 8 comfortably.
Take a look at the complete particulars of the catamaran right here!
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Useful Tip:
Early Verify-In
Isola Tavolara
Day 1: Verify-In Day
Early check-in (further value) on the Olbia marina — it’s the one strategy to set sail the identical day as check-in (and completely value it)!
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Sail to Isola Tavolara.
This small however fascinating island is situated on the northeastern coast of Sardinia, Italy. With its rugged magnificence, crystal-clear waters, and distinctive pure formations, Isola Tavolara is a haven for sailors and nature lovers alike.
The island’s centerpiece is the imposing Tavolara Mountain, which rises dramatically from the ocean, creating a surprising backdrop to your crusing journey.
You possibly can take pleasure in dinner on the island however remember the costs are fairly steep!
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In a single day anchorage.
Spiaggi di Cala Coticcio
Day 2: Spiaggi di Cala Coticcio
Take pleasure in a sluggish begin to your day and head to the seashore at Isola Tavolara. If you happen to’re feeling adventurous, you may pre-book a guided hike to the summit. Hikes meet at 6:00 a.m. and take 6-7 hours.
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Sail to Spiaggi di Cala Coticcio on Caprera Island.
Positioned on the uninhabited island of Caprera, this secluded seashore is famend for its breathtaking magnificence and pristine environment. As you method the cove with its turquoise waters and comfortable, white sand, the colourful Mediterranean flora frames the shoreline.
This bay can get extraordinarily crowded nevertheless it clears out within the night. This was one in all our favourite spots of your entire journey!
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In a single day anchorage.
Cala Napoletana
Capocchia d’u Purpu
Day 3: La Maddalena
Sail to Cala Napoletana, a secluded cove characterised by its clear azure waters and pristine white sands. Benefit from the seashore and swim off the boat.
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Subsequent, sail to Capocchia d’u Purpu on Maddalena Island.
Capocchia d’u Purpu interprets to “octopus head” within the native dialect, named after a small rocky outcrop that resembles an octopus head. We took the dinghy to the seashore for a swim, after which had lunch again on the boat.
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Lastly, sail to the city of La Maddalena.
There are two marinas right here:
Cala Gavetta is correct within the heart of city, so it’s widespread and louder. If you wish to be in the course of the motion, select this marina.
We opted for Marina di Cala Mangiovolpe which is on the other finish of city however nonetheless inside strolling distance of every part. If you happen to desire a relaxed and quiet ambiance, select this marina.
Stroll the city, do some buying, take pleasure in a neighborhood, freshly caught seafood dinner, and finish the evening with a stroll alongside the waterfront with gelato in hand!
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In a single day in marina.
Cala Corsara
Spiaggia Rosa
Cala Lunga
Day 4: Pink Seaside
Discover the city of La Maddalena within the morning. There are some cute cafes and markets so you may take pleasure in a espresso and restock your meals & provides for the subsequent few days.
I like to recommend visiting the fish market to get some contemporary seafood to cook dinner on the boat for dinner!
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Sail to Cala Corsara on Spargi Island.
Cala Corsara, nestled on the enchanting Spargi Island in Sardinia, is a real slice of paradise. This secluded cove boasts powdery white sand that meets the crystal-clear turquoise waters of the Mediterranean Sea.
In peak season, this bay can be PACKED so that you may not be capable of anchor (we went in early summer season and nonetheless opted towards staying lengthy due to what number of boats had been within the space).
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Sail to Spiaggia Rosa (Pink Seaside) on Budelli Island.
Spiaggia Rosa, or “Pink Seaside,” is a outstanding pure surprise situated on Budelli Island. What makes this seashore actually distinctive is its pale pink sand, which derives its distinctive hue from the presence of microscopic fragments of pink coral, shells, and granite.
This seashore is a protected space, and its uncommon magnificence has led to rules that prohibit direct entry to the sand with the intention to protect its delicate ecosystem. You possibly can dinghy to the trailhead for a brief nature stroll that follows the shoreline.
Although you may’t stroll on the seashore, you continue to get superb views of the pink sand and turquoise sea!
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Sail to Cala Lunga on Razzoli Island.
This protected bay graces Razzoli Island’s west coast, a pristine haven the place nature actually exhibits off. It boasts white sands and crystal clear waters, all framed by placing orange-hued granite formations.
We dropped anchor and raised a glass of Aperol Spritz simply earlier than the solar set—the most effective sundown of our journey!
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In a single day anchorage.
Razzoli Lighthouse
Day 5: Bonifacio, Corsica
Begin the morning with a nature stroll on Razzoli Island to the previous lighthouse. When you dinghy to shore, it’s a straightforward, largely flat stroll of about 1km. The stroll is scenic and positively value doing!
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Sail to Bonifacio, Corsica.
Crusing into Bonifacio is without doubt one of the most spectacular sights I’ve ever seen—little colourful Lego-like buildings dot the sting of the cliff prime. You get the sensation that the slightest breeze may topple them over the sting and into the turquoise sea beneath.
Bonifacio is break up into 2 components: the seaside port city and the medieval citadel perched excessive upon the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean.
I had sailed to Bonifacio ten years earlier throughout a a lot totally different period of my life. On that journey with buddies, we explored the citadel all day and partied all evening at B52. This journey, with my 11-month-old child, gave me a wholly new perspective on the vacation spot.
The afternoon we arrived in port, we did slightly buying within the marina. Then, we took the little vacationer practice for a scenic loop up and again down the citadel, Then, we rode the carousel. We loved dinner within the marina at Del Ferro (it was nice I positively advocate!). And, we completed the night with a stroll alongside the waterfront—gelato in hand.
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In a single day in marina.
Observe:
Cala della Chiesa
Cala Ferrigno
Day 6: Cala della Chiesa
Spend the morning having fun with Bonifacio.
We had been up early with the child so we determined to trek as much as the citadel by foot. It’s a steep path, however the views from the highest are effectively value it!
Spend 1-2 hours winding the slim walkways and discover the previous cemetery. Most eating places and outlets within the citadel don’t open till 9 a.m. or later, so preserve that in thoughts as you intend your journey to the highest.
Make your means again down and do some closing buying within the marina.
There are two Spars (chain grocer) and Chez Lucerne Yacht Providers (a specialty provision service with gourmand merchandise) on reverse ends of the marina.
For freshly baked French pastries and bread, try Pâtisserie Sorba (conventional baked items) and Anthony Barralon x Ciccio (gourmand pastries and specialty gelato).
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Sail to Cala della Chiesa within the Lavezzi Islands.
This was my favourite anchorage of the entire journey (and we occurred to be there on my birthday!). The bay is protected and the water is SO blue. It’s additionally top-of-the-line spots for snorkeling—there have been so many fish!
Take pleasure in lunch on the boat, then head to the seashore or take a hike across the island. There are many well-marked mountaineering paths and the terrain is generally flat. Observe that there isn’t a lot shade, so put on safety and convey water!
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Lastly, sail to Cala Ferrigno on Spargi Island.
The attract of Cala Ferrigno lies in its exclusivity, accessible solely by boat. There’s a pier so that you’re capable of moor in a single day and have direct entry to the seashore.
The distinctive amber-sand seashore is exclusive to the opposite locations we visited alongside our journey.
You can too take a stroll of about 45 minutes to the fortifications of Petrajaccio and Punta Zanotto (previous army batteries) embedded and camouflaged in granite rock.
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In a single day mooring on pier.
Dream Yacht Base in Olbia
Day 7: Return to Base Marina
Take pleasure in a sluggish morning on the seashore at Cala Ferrigno earlier than crusing again to the marina in Olbia to your final evening!
Head out and discover the city of Olbia—you’ll discover outlets and eating places alongside Corso Umberto and in Piazza Regina Margherita.
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Evening in marina.
Day 8: Bon Voyage
Disembark within the morning!
Ultimate Ideas!
As talked about initially of the publish, there isn’t any single strategy to sail Sardinia! Some days you could have to improvise as a result of climate or crowds, or you could decide to sail to utterly totally different locations.
I hope that sharing our itinerary helps you intend your individual journey and offers you inspiration to your personal journey!
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