I first sailed Sardinia with pals in 2013, so it felt complete circle to go back in 2023 and constitution a catamaran with Dream Yacht Constitution for a circle of relatives holiday!
The original islands and turquoise waters make Sardinia the easiest crusing vacation spot.
We chartered a 42’ catamaran and employed a skipper which made the shuttle so at ease. The one factor I’d have carried out otherwise on our shuttle is opting to additionally rent a hostess so any individual else may store, prepare dinner, and blank for us.
My son was once 11 months outdated in this shuttle and it could were great to completely loosen up and benefit from the crusing with out every other duties. In a different way, I wouldn’t trade a factor!
Our week at sea integrated stops at other seashores and islands within the L. a. Maddalena Archipelago (the place we frequently 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 guidelines and itinerary for crusing Sardinia’s Maddalena Archipelago!
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I’m hoping that sharing my itinerary is helping you propose your personal shuttle and provides you with inspiration on your personal journey!
Yacht Constitution Main points:
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 suggest a catamaran for a crusing constitution (particularly with children). They provide far more deck area for lounging and are extra strong, so there’s a lot much less rocking than with a monohull.
The Fountaine Pajot Astrea 42 Catamaran was once the easiest yacht for our circle of relatives.
It options 4 (just about similar) interior cabins with ensuite bogs + two further v-berths. Should you rent a skipper and a hostess, they may be able to sleep within the v-berths leaving the 4 interior cabins on your group.
We traveled as 3 adults and a child, however there was once numerous area to sleep 8 with ease.
Take a look at the complete main points of the catamaran right here!
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Useful Tip:
Early Test-In
Isola Tavolara
Day 1: Test-In Day
Early check-in (further price) on the Olbia marina — it’s the one method to set sail the similar day as check-in (and completely price it)!
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Sail to Isola Tavolara.
This small however fascinating island is situated at the northeastern coast of Sardinia, Italy. With its rugged good looks, crystal-clear waters, and distinctive herbal formations, Isola Tavolara is a haven for sailors and nature fans alike.
The island’s centerpiece is the enforcing Tavolara Mountain, which rises dramatically from the ocean, developing a shocking backdrop on your crusing journey.
You’ll be able to experience dinner at the island however bear in mind the costs are lovely steep!
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In a single day anchorage.
Spiaggi di Cala Coticcio
Day 2: Spiaggi di Cala Coticcio
Experience a gradual begin to your day and head to the seaside at Isola Tavolara. Should you’re feeling adventurous, you’ll 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 at the uninhabited island of Caprera, this secluded seaside is famend for its breathtaking good looks and pristine atmosphere. As you way the cove with its turquoise waters and comfortable, white sand, the colourful Mediterranean vegetation frames the coastline.
This bay can get extraordinarily crowded but it surely clears out within the night time. This was once one in all our favourite spots of all the shuttle!
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In a single day anchorage.
Day 3: L. a. Maddalena
Sail to Cala Napoletana, a secluded cove characterised through its clean 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 at the boat.
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In any case, sail to the city of L. a. Maddalena.
There are two marinas right here:
Cala Gavetta is correct within the middle of the town, so it’s fashionable 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 at the reverse finish of the town however nonetheless inside of strolling distance of the whole thing. Should you choose a peaceful and quiet surroundings, select this marina.
Walk the city, do a little buying groceries, experience an area, freshly stuck seafood dinner, and finish the night time with a walk 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: Red Seashore
Discover the the town of L. a. Maddalena within the morning. There are some lovely cafes and markets so you’ll experience a espresso and restock your meals & provides for the following couple of days.
I like to recommend visiting the fish marketplace to get some recent seafood to prepare dinner at the boat for dinner!
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Sail to Cala Corsara on Spargi Island.
Cala Corsara, nestled at the spell binding 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 height season, this bay can be PACKED so you may no longer be capable to anchor (we went in early summer season and nonetheless opted towards staying lengthy on account of what number of boats had been within the house).
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Sail to Spiaggia Rosa (Red Seashore) on Budelli Island.
Spiaggia Rosa, or “Red Seashore,” is a outstanding herbal surprise situated on Budelli Island. What makes this seaside in reality distinctive is its faded red sand, which derives its unique hue from the presence of microscopic fragments of red coral, shells, and granite.
This seaside is a secure house, and its uncommon good looks has resulted in rules that restrict direct get entry to to the sand so as to keep its subtle ecosystem. You’ll be able to dinghy to the trailhead for a brief nature stroll that follows the coastline.
Although you’ll’t stroll at the seaside, you continue to get superb perspectives of the red sand and turquoise sea!
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Sail to Cala Lunga on Razzoli Island.
This secure bay graces Razzoli Island’s west coast, a pristine haven the place nature in reality displays off. It boasts white sands and crystal clean waters, all framed through placing orange-hued granite formations.
We dropped anchor and raised a tumbler of Aperol Spritz simply prior to the solar set—the most productive sundown of our shuttle!
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In a single day anchorage.
Razzoli Lighthouse
Day 5: Bonifacio, Corsica
Get started the morning with a nature stroll on Razzoli Island to the outdated lighthouse. While you dinghy to shore, it is a straightforward, most commonly flat stroll of about 1km. The stroll is scenic and surely price doing!
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Sail to Bonifacio, Corsica.
Crusing into Bonifacio is among the maximum spectacular points of interest I’ve ever observed—little colourful Lego-like constructions dot the threshold of the cliff best. You get the sensation that the slightest breeze may topple them over the threshold and into the turquoise sea under.
Bonifacio is divided into 2 portions: the seashore port the town and the medieval castle perched top upon the cliffs overlooking the Mediterranean.
I had sailed to Bonifacio ten years previous all over a far other technology of my existence. On that shuttle with pals, we explored the castle all day and partied all night time at B52. This shuttle, with my 11-month-old child, gave me a completely new standpoint at the vacation spot.
The afternoon we arrived in port, we did a bit of buying groceries within the marina. Then, we took the little vacationer educate for a scenic loop up and back off the castle, Then, we rode the carousel. We loved dinner within the marina at Del Ferro (it was once nice I surely suggest!). And, we completed the night time with a walk 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 taking part in Bonifacio.
We had been up early with the infant so we made up our minds to trek as much as the castle through foot. It’s a steep trail, however the perspectives from the highest are nicely price it!
Spend 1-2 hours winding the slender walkways and discover the outdated cemetery. Maximum eating places and retail outlets within the castle don’t open till 9 a.m. or later, so stay that during thoughts as you propose your adventure to the highest.
Make your manner back off and do a little ultimate buying groceries within the marina.
There are two Spars (chain grocer) and Chez Lucerne Yacht Services and products (a uniqueness provision carrier with connoisseur merchandise) on reverse ends of the quay.
For freshly baked French pastries and bread, take a look at Pâtisserie Sorba (conventional baked items) and Anthony Barralon x Ciccio (connoisseur pastries and uniqueness gelato).
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Sail to Cala della Chiesa within the Lavezzi Islands.
This was once my favourite anchorage of the entire shuttle (and we took place to be there on my birthday!). The bay is secure and the water is SO blue. It’s additionally probably the most best possible spots for snorkeling—there have been such a lot of fish!
Experience lunch at the boat, then head to the seaside or take a hike across the island. There are many well-marked climbing paths and the terrain is most commonly flat. Notice that there isn’t a lot colour, so put on coverage and produce water!
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In any case, sail to Cala Ferrigno on Spargi Island.
The attract of Cala Ferrigno lies in its exclusivity, obtainable only through boat. There’s a pier so that you’re in a position to moor in a single day and feature direct get entry to to the seaside.
The original amber-sand seaside is exclusive to the opposite locations we visited alongside our shuttle.
You’ll be able to additionally take a stroll of about 45 mins 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: Go back to Base Marina
Experience a gradual morning at the seaside at Cala Ferrigno prior to crusing again to the quay in Olbia on your closing night time!
Head out and discover the city of Olbia—you’ll to find retail 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 Pointers!
As discussed initially of the submit, there’s no unmarried method to sail Sardinia! Some days chances are you’ll wish to improvise because of climate or crowds, or chances are you’ll decide to sail to fully other locations.
I’m hoping that sharing our itinerary is helping you propose your personal shuttle and provides you with inspiration on your personal journey!
