7 days itinerary - from Olbia to the Maddalena Islands in Sardinia (in June and September)

Possible route - Route given as an indication, subject to change depending on the meteorological and technical constraints, the availability of the ports or the wishes of the passengers.

Day 1: Arrival to Olbia

Welcome to Olbia! Welcome from 4pm aboard the beautiful Lagoon 400, in the Marina of the port of Olbia, located 3 kilometers from Olbia airport.
Installation in the boat, refueling by the crew. Welcome drink on board, overnight at the port.

Day 2: Acclimatization Day.

After breakfast, we set sail on the mythical and majestic island of Tavolara, 3 hours away.

Lunch at anchor under the island, swimming. In the afternoon, we head to the Gulf of Aranci, 2 hours away, where we spend the night at anchor.

Days 3: Direction Porto Cervo

After breakfast, depart for Mortorio Island or Soffi Island, located 3 hours away, where we anchor in a beautiful cove.

Beautiful white sand beaches, crystal clear water, ideal for spending a good part of the day, punctuated by swimming, island excursions, nap, tanning and snacks. Then we take the road for 2 hours in the direction of the charming and world famous village of Porto Cervo, where a beautiful marina awaits us, as well as a refined restaurant and, if the heart tells us, a posh nightclub.

Day 4: Maddalena and Caprera

After a breakfast, we continue our navigation (about 4 hours) to the north of Sardinia, passing in front of beautiful white sand beaches and crossing the small islands of the water park of Maddalena, a picturesque and uninhabited place where wildlife is abundant. After anchoring in a heavenly place to eat and swim for lunch, we will anchor to Cala Santa Maria or the beautiful island of Caprera, where we spend the night.

Warning: to sail in the Maddalena Archipelago, you must obtain a special permit, on the website www.lamaddalenapark.net .

Day 5: Santa Giulia in Corsica

Today, we cross the Mouth of Bonifacio, direction Corsica, which we skirt the east coast. Direction to the beautiful beach of Santa Giulia, about 6 hours of sailing, in front of which we spend the night at anchor.

Day 6: La Maddalena and Cannigione Bay

After a breakfast, head south. We cross the archipelago of Maddalena, where we stop at anchor after a good half-day of navigation to cool off and enjoy its beautiful seabed.

In the afternoon, we leave for the bay of Cannigione, 2 hours away, where we spend the night, at anchor or at the port, according to your convenience.

Day 7: Olbia and its night market.

After a brunch, we drive along the beautiful Sardinian coast, and drop anchor after 2 or 3 hours of sailing in front of the Spiaggia Piccolo Pevero, Romazzino or Capriccioli. After a good lunch and snorkeling or idleness, we reach the port of Olbia, where we spend a festive evening in the city. Unless you prefer to enjoy your last night at sea, at anchor in the bay of Olbia.

Your cruise is already over! We leave the boat on Saturday at 9am.

Sailing in Sardinia

General Information

Northern Sardinia, but also Elba Island and the Strait of Bonifacio, offer excellent cruises. The northwest coast includes some of the most spectacular landscapes of the Mediterranean. Add hundreds of coves to white and shiny beaches, many islets, a little intrusive development, many anchorages, good marinas, pretty villages.

Westerly winds through the Strait of Bonifacio, channeled between Corsica and Sardinia, often reach F7. This area is a popular cruising ground, sharing the vast archipelagos of La Maddalena and Lavezzi, as well as a multitude of local anchors on the main coasts of the island.

Sardinia enjoys a warm and dry Mediterranean climate in summer, with air temperatures up to 36 ° C and water temperatures up to 25 ° C. In winter, the weather is mild and rainy. The spring and the beginning of the autumn season are ideal times for a cruise around northern Sardinia because the temperatures are pleasant, the scenery is beautiful and there are fewer people in ports and anchorages.

In the Strait of Bonifacio, conditions are specific with winds sometimes blowing in opposite directions and strongly, due to the bottleneck effect. In this area you will find many places to shelter.

If you decide to visit in July or August, it is better to focus on anchorages rather than ports because they can often be frightened and more expensive than in low or medium season.

Climate on Sardinia, various microclimates create a wide variety of temperatures and precipitations. Summers are long, extending from May to October.

In the western Mediterranean, the tidal range is very low, from 30 cm to 60 cm.