Sardinia / Italy Yacht Charters

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Area characteristics Sardinia

Navigation :
The northern coast of Sardinia experiences winds from the north-north-west averaging Force 4. The north-northwest Mistral winds blow stronger in August and mostly along the west coast. A south-southeast wind prevails on the east coast and on the south coast the wind comes from the southeast (force 3).
Arrival :
There are daily flights with low cost airlines from London Gatwick to Sardinia and charter flights from London Gatwick, Stansted and regional airports on Saturdays. Transfer time to Portisco base: 30 minutes.
Itinerary :
SUGGESTED 1 WEEK SAILING ITINERARY FROM PORTISCO Total distance: 80 nautical miles approximately Day 1: Join your yacht at Portisco Day 2: Portisco-Cala di Volpe-Cannigione(14 nm) Day 3: Cannigione-Palau(4 nm) Day 4: Palau-Budelli-Santa Maria-Razzoli-Bonifacio(22 nm) Day 5: Bonifacio-Lavezzi-Santa Teresa(12 nm) Day 6: Santa Teresa-Porto Pollo-Palau(12 nm) Day 7: Palau-Portisco(15 nm) Day 8: Disembarkation

From this natural green cove you can sail north to the Maddelena Archipelago, a natural park with stunning beaches, pretty bays and turquoise waters. Alternatively sail from Cannigione, a sheltered harbour with excellent fish restaurants; visit the marine park at Lavezzi for some amazing snorkeling and diving; wander around Porto Cervo with it's famous shopping and boutiques; relax on the famous pink beach at Budelli; and overnight in the pretty harbour of Bonifacio on the south coast of Corsica. On the west coast you can start your holiday from Alghero, or located in the southwest of Sardinia is Carloforte, the only populated area on San Pietro Island, which forms part of the Sulcitano Archipelago. These small islands offer natural anchorages and turquoise waters. Venture along the southern coast to Villasimius or sail up the west coast to Stintino and discover secluded coves, white sand beaches and dramatic rock formations.