Navigation guide Sardinia
Sardinia and its treasures, what a beautiful destination for a summer cruise! Aboard a sailboat or catamaran, enjoy the beautiful landscape on the Sardinian coasts and the lively atmosphere of the ports. Sail in Sardinia and disconnect, escape!
Sardinia from a new angle
There is a lot to see on the sea side in this Mediterranean pearl. Between the exceptional nature of the sailboat and the possibility of seeing inaccessible places, sailing in Sardinia is a real interest for a successful holiday. The archipelago of La Maddalena is for example only accessible by sailboat, as well as the creeks of the South.
A warm people
Sardis have a sense of hospitality and hospitality! They are indeed a sincere friendliness, especially inland where you can understand the Sardinian soul to full extent. Our professional skippers will be able to show you this particularity, whether aboard their boat or even in the authentic villages where you will stop.
A wild and authentic destination
To our delight, Sardinia is not yet invaded by the massive flow of tourists! The beautiful Italian island therefore remains a wild land, as shown so well the North and East of the island with the imposing rocks and steep paths.
Our 5 advices for a navigation in Sardinia
That Sardinia offers beautiful prospects for holidays! Between the creeks with transparent water and the authentic villages, your days will be punctuated between urban walks and wild baths by diving from the deck of the sailboat. To the north, dock at Pelosa Beach, which has nothing to envy to the Grenadine Tobago Cayes. With its turquoise-blue water, the fine white sand and the view of Piana Island, the show is beautiful. Apart from the beautiful beaches, Sardinia has beautiful villages to visit. For an urban walk, walk along the ramparts of Alghero, very nice at sunset. The coast offers beautiful anchorages along the Sardinian cliffs.
Sardinia is Italy! And level gastronomy, it shows, even if the dishes are a sweet and curious mixture between Italy, Spain and flavors of the East. The island practices agritourism, farms where one eats the very production of the place. The cuisine of the island can be divided in two: in the land, it revolves around game while fish is king near the coast. Typical Sardinian menu: pasta stuffed with cheese and suckling pig on a spit. There is also a lot of fish and seafood, lobster is the emblem of Sardinian food. Our belly is already gurgling! To finish your meal, it is likely that you are offered a glass of digestive. Mirto, a liqueur with herbs.
Sardinia being a wild land par excellence, it lends itself particularly well to hiking that often combines with climbing in nature. For the more adventurous, opt for the Selvaggio Blu, a multi-day trek from Cala Gonone. It is renowned for its technical aspect and its sublime glimpses of limestone cliffs flowing into the deep blue near the Gulf of Orosei. The path goes through the gorgeous gorge of Gorropu. For a day, go for a hike in the Natural Park of Porto Conte. Located near Alghero, the mountainous, green and blue landscapes are magnificent. Do not forget to visit the impressive caves of Neptune (more easily accessible by boat), the beauty of the place does not leave indifferent. Otherwise, follow the hiking path to reach Tiscali, renowned archaeological site. It is through the mountains, the rocks and the sublime landscapes that the walk.
Sardinia is a favorite destination to cut the world for a few days, in a dream location. The island is still little affected by the flow of tourists. In sailing, you have a golden opportunity to discover heavenly places where you can disconnect quietly. The archipelago of Maddalena is the proof. There, you have an appointment with a total change of scenery, far from civilization and urban cities, for a rocky and wild spectacle. There are still few tourists staying there for more than a day. These seven islands are a great getaway because they combine perfect wild walks, relaxing on dream coves and epicureanism through local flavors. The three Budelli, Santa Maria and Razzoli islands almost touch each other and offer an incredible view by boat. In addition, the place is protected from the wind, the water of a beautiful turquoise and the omnipresent sun. At Budelli, do not miss to laze on La Cala di Roto, with pink sand! Cala Coticcio is also very beautiful, nicknamed Tahiti by the locals.
In Sardinia you do not get bored! Between the discovery of the villages, the hikes and the lazy afternoons at the beach, punctuate your program with some activities. In the water of course, to pay tribute to this beautiful Italian island! The turquoise waters are a natural invitation to diving. What's more, a multitude of fish bathe in these waters like tuna, grouper, barracudas and even turtles and dolphins! The best diving spots are scattered throughout the island: in the north, the Maddalena is ideal while in the east, it is better to go to Tavolara Island and to the south San Pietro Island, just opposite from Sardinia. For the more experienced, do not miss the dive in Grotta di Nereo, the largest underwater cave in the Mediterranean, where you can see the beautiful red coral.
What is the best time to cruise in Sardinia ?
Sardinia has a Mediterranean climate. In summer, temperatures rise to 30 ° C. Spring is mild with average temperatures between 15 ° C and 20 ° C. It does not rain much in this island. Be careful though, there is wind, rather hot summer!
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T ° air | 15° | 15° | 17° | 21° | 24° | 29° | 33° | 33° | 29° | 25° | 20° | 16° |
T ° water | 14° | 14° | 14° | 16° | 18° | 22° | 24° | 25° | 24° | 22° | 19° | 17° |
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From April-May, until October, Sardinia is sunny all day. The most courageous bathe even from April!