I first sailed Sardinia with pals 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 proper crusing vacation spot.
We chartered a 42’ catamaran and employed a skipper which made the journey so comfy. The one factor I’d have carried out in a different 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 might have been good to totally calm down and benefit from the crusing with out another 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 suggestions and itinerary for crusing Sardinia’s Maddalena Archipelago!
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I hope that sharing my itinerary helps you propose your personal journey and provides you inspiration to your personal journey!
Yacht Constitution Particulars:
Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42′ Catamaran
Booked with: Dream Yacht Constitution
Saturday to Saturday: Could 27-June 3, 2023
Base: Olbia, Sardinia
Skippered (subsequent time we’ll additionally rent a hostess!)
Catamaran Structure
Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Catamaran
I extremely suggest a catamaran for a crusing constitution (particularly with children). They provide far more deck area for lounging and are extra secure, so there may be a lot much less rocking than with a monohull.
The Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Catamaran was the proper yacht for our household.
It options 4 (practically an identical) inside cabins with ensuite loos + two extra v-berths. For those who rent a skipper and a hostess, they will sleep within the v-berths leaving the 4 inside 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 total particulars of the catamaran right here!
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Useful Tip:
Early Examine-In
Isola Tavolara
Day 1: Examine-In Day
Early check-in (further price) on the Olbia marina — it’s the one method to set sail the identical day as check-in (and completely price 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 may get pleasure from 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 gradual begin to your day and head to the seaside at Isola Tavolara. For those who’re feeling adventurous, you’ll be able to 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.
Situated on the uninhabited island of Caprera, this secluded seaside is famend for its breathtaking magnificence and pristine environment. As you strategy the cove with its turquoise waters and smooth, white sand, the colourful Mediterranean flora frames the shoreline.
This bay can get extraordinarily crowded but it surely clears out within the night. This was one among our favourite spots of your complete 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 seaside 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 seaside 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 true within the middle of city, so it’s well-liked 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 all the pieces. For those who want a relaxed and quiet ambiance, select this marina.
Stroll the city, do some purchasing, get pleasure from an area, freshly caught seafood dinner, and finish the night time 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 Seashore
Discover the city of La Maddalena within the morning. There are some cute cafes and markets so you’ll be able to get pleasure from a espresso and restock your meals & provides for the subsequent few days.
I like to recommend visiting the fish market to get some recent 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 won’t be capable of anchor (we went in early summer time and nonetheless opted in opposition to staying lengthy due to what number of boats had been within the space).
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Sail to Spiaggia Rosa (Pink Seashore) on Budelli Island.
Spiaggia Rosa, or “Pink Seashore,” is a outstanding pure marvel situated on Budelli Island. What makes this seaside 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 seaside is a protected space, and its uncommon magnificence has led to laws that prohibit direct entry to the sand so as to protect its delicate ecosystem. You may dinghy to the trailhead for a brief nature stroll that follows the shoreline.
Although you’ll be able to’t stroll on the seaside, you continue to get wonderful 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 putting orange-hued granite formations.
We dropped anchor and raised a glass of Aperol Spritz simply earlier than the solar set—the very best 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 simple, principally flat stroll of about 1km. The stroll is scenic and positively price 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 high. You get the sensation that the slightest breeze may topple them over the sting and into the turquoise sea under.
Bonifacio is break up into 2 elements: 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 pals, we explored the citadel all day and partied all night time 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 somewhat purchasing within the marina. Then, we took the little vacationer prepare 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 suggest!). 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 nicely price it!
Spend 1-2 hours winding the slender 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 propose your journey to the highest.
Make your method again down and do some closing purchasing within the marina.
There are two Spars (chain grocer) and Chez Lucerne Yacht Companies (a specialty provision service with connoisseur 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 (connoisseur 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 among the finest spots for snorkeling—there have been so many fish!
Take pleasure in lunch on the boat, then head to the seaside 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 produce 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 in a position to moor in a single day and have direct entry to the seaside.
The distinctive amber-sand seaside is exclusive to the opposite locations we visited alongside our journey.
You too can take a stroll of about 45 minutes to the fortifications of Petrajaccio and Punta Zanotto (previous navy 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 gradual morning on the seaside at Cala Ferrigno earlier than crusing again to the marina in Olbia to your final night time!
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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Night time in marina.
Day 8: Bon Voyage
Disembark within the morning!
Ultimate Ideas!
As talked about originally of the put up, there isn’t a single method to sail Sardinia! Some days chances are you’ll must improvise resulting from climate or crowds, or chances are you’ll decide to sail to utterly totally different locations.
I hope that sharing our itinerary helps you propose your personal journey and provides you inspiration to your personal journey!
