I first sailed Sardinia with mates 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 achieved in a different way on our journey is opting to additionally rent a hostess so another person might store, prepare dinner, and clear for us.
My son was 11 months outdated on this journey and it will have been good to completely calm down and benefit from the crusing with out every other tasks.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 frequently have 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 below are my suggestions and itinerary for crusing Sardinia’s Maddalena Archipelago!
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I hope that sharing my itinerary helps you intend your personal 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: Could 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 suggest 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 proper yacht for our household.
It options 4 (practically similar) inside cabins with ensuite loos + two further v-berths. In the event you rent a skipper and a hostess, they’ll 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 full 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 (additional price) on the Olbia marina — it’s the one technique 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 positioned 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 fanatics 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’ll be able to get pleasure from dinner on the island however bear in mind the costs are fairly steep!
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In a single day anchorage.
Spiaggi di Cala Coticcio
Day 2: Spiaggi di Cala Coticcio
Get pleasure from a gradual begin to your day and head to the seaside at Isola Tavolara. In the event you’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.
Situated on the uninhabited island of Caprera, this secluded seaside is famend for its breathtaking magnificence and pristine environment. As you method the cove with its turquoise waters and tender, white sand, the colourful Mediterranean flora frames the shoreline.
This bay can get extraordinarily crowded nevertheless it clears out within the night. This was certainly one of our favourite spots of your complete journey!
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In a single day anchorage.
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 correct within the middle of city, so it’s in style 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. In the event you favor a peaceful and quiet environment, select this marina.
Stroll the city, do some purchasing, get pleasure from a neighborhood, 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 Seaside
Discover the city of La Maddalena within the morning. There are some cute cafes and markets so you may get pleasure from a espresso and restock your meals & provides for the following few days.
I like to recommend visiting the fish market to get some recent seafood to prepare 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 shall be PACKED so that you won’t be capable of anchor (we went in early summer season and nonetheless opted towards staying lengthy due to what number of boats have 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 marvel positioned 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 rules that prohibit direct entry to the sand in an effort to protect its delicate ecosystem. You’ll be able to dinghy to the trailhead for a brief nature stroll that follows the shoreline.
Although you may’t stroll on the seaside, 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—one of the 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 outdated lighthouse. When you dinghy to shore, it’s a simple, principally flat stroll of about 1km. The stroll is scenic and undoubtedly price doing!
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Sail to Bonifacio, Corsica.
Crusing into Bonifacio is likely 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 might topple them over the sting and into the turquoise sea beneath.
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 mates, we explored the citadel all day and partied all night time at B52. This journey, with my 11-month-old child, gave me a completely new perspective on the vacation spot.
The afternoon we arrived in port, we did a bit of 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 undoubtedly 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.
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Day 6: Cala della Chiesa
Spend the morning having fun with Bonifacio.
We have 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 properly price it!
Spend 1-2 hours winding the slim walkways and discover the outdated cemetery. Most eating places and retailers within the citadel don’t open till 9 a.m. or later, so hold that in thoughts as you intend your journey to the highest.
Make your method again down and do some last purchasing within the marina.
There are two Spars (chain grocer) and Chez Lucerne Yacht Companies (a specialty provision service with gourmand merchandise) on reverse ends of the marina.
For freshly baked French pastries and bread, take a look at 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!
Get pleasure from 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. Notice 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 capable of 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 may as well take a stroll of about 45 minutes to the fortifications of Petrajaccio and Punta Zanotto (outdated 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
Get pleasure from 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 retailers 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 Suggestions!
As talked about originally of the publish, there isn’t any single technique to sail Sardinia! Some days chances are you’ll have to improvise attributable to climate or crowds, or chances are you’ll decide to sail to utterly totally different locations.
I hope that sharing our itinerary helps you intend your personal journey and offers you inspiration to your personal journey!
