Sardinia Sailing Itinerary
Costa Smeralda bareboat holidays
Charter a yacht from Cannigione and ride a mistral into the Gulf of Arzachena, north to the Maddalena Archipelago and Corsica beyond, east along the luxurious Costa Smeralda or west to the quiet inlets and fishing towns of Sardinia. A bareboat charter holiday is a chance for you to set your own agenda and sail wherever the wind takes you.
Flotilla itineraries
Enjoy the freedom of skippering your own private yacht with a lead crew to guide you along the way. On a Sardinian flotilla charter, you’ll island hop to fascinating locations from our base in Cannigione to explore the spectacular cruising grounds around Sardinia, Corsica and the Maddalena Archipelago.
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Sardinia one-week bareboat
Day 1
Cannigione to Marina dell'Orso, Poltu Quatu
Your first day’s sailing takes you from our base in bustling Cannigione into the Gulf of Arzachena. Sail north before bearing east along the coast, following the contours of the Sardinian coastline until you discover the entrance to the Gulf of Poltu Quatu. This hidden inlet was once used as a hiding place for pirates, but now the only surprise waiting for you at the end of the fjord is the picturesque town of Poltu Quatu.
The day’s sailing
1.5 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Day 2
Marina dell'Orso to Porto Cervo
Sail back through the narrow fjord of Poltu Quatu and bear northeast to pass the headland at Capo Ferro. Head south and you’ll soon see one of Sardinia’s most glamorous ports beckoning you in from your starboard side. Porto Cervo is home to the Costa Smeralda yacht club, and the marina is awash with both race yachts and the playthings of the rich and famous. Step ashore for a spot of boutique shopping in the pretty streets of this Sardinian jewel.
The day’s sailing
1.5 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Day 3
Porto Cervo to Porto Rotondo
Point your bow southeast from Porto Cervo, navigating your way past the tiny islets that poke their heads through the surf northeast of Golfo Pevero. Follow the contours of the coast south towards Porto Rotondo—your next port of call and another of the Costa Smeralda’s brightest jewels. Porto Rotondo offers excellent hiking in the nature trails just beyond the town, while snorkellers and divers will want to visit the lush waters of the Tavolara Marine Protected Area.
The day’s sailing
1.5 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Mooring
Lazy line on a town quay or in Marinas
Things to do
Exploring
Facilities
Water, WiFi ,Taxi, Showers/ Toilets, Rubbish, Restaurants, Provisioning, Chandlery, Dive Shop, Car hire, Bike hire, Bars, Electricity, Fuel, Laundry, Ice, Gift shop, ATM
Day 4
Porto Rotondo to Porto Palma, Caprera
Retrace your steps and sail north along the beautiful Costa Smeralda. Today you’ll leave Sardinia behind, heading for the scenic Maddalena Archipelago. On Caprera’s southern shores you’ll find a large, natural harbour where you can anchor in the clear sapphire waters. Caprera is beloved of hikers, snorkellers and divers, with spectacular scenery and diverse marine life to discover in the hills and bays of this large, craggy island.
The day’s sailing
3 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Mooring
Lazy line on a town quay or in Marinas
Things to do
Exploring
Facilities
Water, WiFi ,Taxi, Showers/ Toilets, Rubbish, Restaurants, Provisioning, Chandlery, Dive Shop, Car hire, Bike hire, Bars, Electricity, Fuel,Laundry, Ice, Gift shop, ATM
Day 5
Porto Palma to Cala Gavetta, La Maddalena
ExploringFrom the rugged natural beauty of Caprera, a short cruise to the west will take you to the sleepy and no less picturesque town of La Maddalena. Moor in the Cala Gavetta Marina to explore the warren of streets beyond and dine in local restaurants serving coastal Sardinian specialities. Hike up to the Guardia Vecchia viewpoint behind the town for panoramic views of the glittering Strait of Bonifacio.
The day’s sailing
2 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Mooring
Anchoring option
Things to do
Exploring
Facilities
None
Day 6
Cala Gavetta to Cala Corsara, Spargi
Let your keel cut through the shimmering Tyrrhenian Sea as you carve a gentle arc northwest from Cala Gavetta. You’ll see the low green hump of Spargi emerging from the ocean in the near distance. Head for the island’s southern coast and the glassy bay of Cala Corsara. This picture-postcard spot is perfect for swimming, snorkelling and sunbathing in the near uninhabited splendour of this craggy Tyrrhenian jewel.
The day’s sailing
3 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Mooring
Lazy line on a town quay or in Marinas
Things to do
Exploring
Facilities
Water, WiFi ,Taxi, Showers/ Toilets, Rubbish, Restaurants, Provisioning, Chandlery, Dive Shop, Car hire, Bike hire, Bars, Electricity, Fuel,Laundry, Ice, Gift shop, ATM
Day 7
Cala Corsara to Cannigione
On the final day of your Sardinian yacht charter adventure you’ll make the short journey from Spargi back to our base in Cannigione. Sail southeast between the Sardinian coast and the scattered islands of the Maddalena Archipelago, making for the unmistakeable mouth of the Gulf of Arzachena. It isn’t a long journey back to the marina so take the time to explore this beautiful part of the world, calling at the bays and beaches on the western shores of La Maddalena or stopping off at sleepy Isola Santo Stefano.
The day’s sailing
2 hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Mooring
Anchoring option
Things to do
Exploring
Facilities
Restaurants
Sardinia and Corsica Flotilla
Day 1
Cannigione Day 1
Begin your flotilla charter with a warm welcome and refreshing libation at our base in bustling Cannigione, nestled in the northeast corner of Sardinia. Spend your first day getting to know your yacht and your new flotilla companions at our base before having the chance to explore the prosperous city, originally established as a fishing village in 1800. Tonight, you’ll sleep on board your vessel and begin your morning with a detailed yacht briefing.
The day’s sailing
- 0 Nautical miles
- 0 Hr Sailing time
Mooring
Lazy line on a town quay or in Marinas
Things to do
Sunbathing, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Water, WiFi, Taxi, Showers/Toilets, Rubbish, Restaurants, Provisioning, Chandlery, Dive Shop, Car hire, Bike hire, Bars, Electricity, Fuel, Laundry, Ice, Gift shop, ATM
Day 2
Canigione to Caprera/Budelli
Head towards Caprera and stop off for lunch at Cala Portese before heading onto Budelli to anchor overnight. Budelli is one of the most beautiful islands in the Mediterranean Sea. Located just south of Razzoli, Budelli is especially renowned for its Spiaggia Rosa, a gorgeous pink beach on the southeast coast whose unique coloring comes from microscopic fragments of corals and shells.
The day’s sailing
- 13 Nautical miles
- 3 Hr Sailing time
- To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for the area.
Mooring
Lazy line on a town quay or in Marinas
Things to do
Sunbathing, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Water, WiFi, Taxi, Showers/ Toilets, Rubbish, Restaurants, Provisioning, Chandlery, Dive Shop, Car hire, Bike hire, Bars, Electricity, Fuel, Laundry, Ice, Gift shop, ATM
Day 3
Caprera/Budelli to Lavezzi/Bonifacio
Sail towards Lavezzi with a stop-off for lunch at Cala Ghiuncu before heading to Bonifacio, where we will be moored in port overnight. This medieval town, or City of Cliffs, is perched on a white limestone crag on the southern coast of Corsica. Known for its ecological preservation efforts of wild birds and other incredible flora and fauna, Bonifacio offers visitors timeless charm with delightful cafes, ancient houses, and sheer rock faces.
The day’s sailing
- 13 Nautical miles
- 3 Hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for the area.
Mooring
Anchoring option
Things to do
Sunbathing, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
None
Day 4
Lavezzi/Bonifacio to Razzoli/Porto Madonna
Sail to the bay of Paragnanu with a stop off for lunch before heading to Razzoli, part of the Maddelena archipelago, characterized by authentic, sculptural granite cliffs, unspoiled vegetation, and marine fauna. We will then be anchored overnight at Porto Madonna.
The day’s sailing
- 13 Nautical miles
- 3 Hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for area.
Mooring
Anchoring option
Things to do
Sunbathing, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
None
Day 5
break
Sail towards Spargi, passing passed the pink beach of Budelli. Then we go to dock in the marina of La Maddalena, which is a quaint, slow-paced town of La Maddalena to moor overnight. For breathtaking panoramic views of the Strait of Bonifacio, meander the labyrinth of city streets to the Guardia Vecchia viewpoint.
The day’s sailing
- 8 Nautical miles
- 2 Hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for the area.
Mooring
Anchoring option
Things to do
Sunbathing, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Restaurants
Day 6
Santo Stefano/Caprera
Santo Stefano is the fourth largest island in the Maddalena archipelago and the only island with traces of prehistoric settlements dating from 2500-2000 B.C. Being part of the National Park, nature is abundant with unspoiled flora and fauna. Immerse yourself in the history and beauty of these must-see stops.
The day’s sailing
- 8 Nautical miles
- 1.5 Hr Sailing time
To be used as a guide only. Based on suggested sailing lanes and average wind speed for the area.
Mooring
Anchoring option
Things to do
Sunbathing, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
None
Day 7
Cannigione
Head back to our base in Cannigione for the final night onboard your yacht. As you make way, admire the active lighthouse Capo Ferro, which marks the southern entrance to the Strait of Bonifacio and to the Maddalena archipelago. Complete your flotilla adventure with a group dinner at an Agriturismo, or independently-owned farm. Here, you’ll try the Sardinian specialty of suckling pig and wrap up your island getaway satiated by flavorful cuisine and great company.
The day’s sailing
- 0 Nautical Miles
- 0 Hr Sailing time
Mooring
Lazy line on a town quay or in Marinas
Things to do
Sunbathing, Shopping, Exploring
Facilities
Water, WiFi, Taxi, Showers/ Toilets, Rubbish, Restaurants, Provisioning, Chandlery, Dive Shop, Car hire, Bike hire, Bars, Electricity, Fuel, Laundry, Ice, Gift shop, ATM
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