Sardinia to Corsica sailing vacation on crewed yacht

After boarding your catamaran in Olbia, we'll set sail and make a short passage to the protected marine area of Tavolara Island in Punta Spalmatore. With its two beaches facing each other, it offers perfect shelter against the prevailing winds. Dinner and night onboard.

Breakfast on board and passage to San Teodoro to reach "La Cinta", a long and thin stretch of golden sand between the sea and the lagoon named "Tahiti". Known for its waters similar to tropical. In the afternoon we will sail to Porto Rotondo (approximately 11 miles) to anchor in the Gulf of Marinella. Dinghy will take you to one of the most important tourist attractions of Gallura, Porto Cervo. Dinner and night onboard.

Sail along Costa Smeralda towards the Gulf of Arzachena. Here we'll drop an anchor for launch and spend the rest of the day. Sail between Baia Sardinia, Cala Bitta and Canniggione, or enjoy the Gulf of Saline. Dominated by the typical colors of Capo d'Orso, this coast is also known for Roccia dell'Orso, this rock which, with erosion by the Mistral, looks like a crouching bear. Dinner and night onboard.

After spending the evening in the port, you can discover the beaches and bays between the small islands of "Porco", Santo Stefano and Palau, crossing one of the most picturesque natural canals of the Mediterranean where the wind and the sea have shaped each rock. In the afternoon you will arrive at the small port of Mangiavolpe, in the centre of the inhabited area of "La Maddalena". Dinner and night onboard.

Early morning we will head to the south of Corsica. We will sail along wonderful islands of Spargi and Spargiotto and the "Bouches de Bonifacio" to the spectacular fjord of the town of the same name. This port was built at the end of the 19th century, then colonized by the Genoese, who made some structural changes to protect themselves, including construction of the Bonifacio citadel. Enjoy a pleasant walk through the heart of the medieval fortifications and discover the 187-step staircase that King Alphonse of Aragon had carved out of the rock. Dinner and night onboard.

In Capo Pertusato you will find an impressive rock “Le Gouvernail de la Corse” (The Rudder of Corsica), named for its shape and location. Later we will head to the islands of Budelli, Razzoli and Santa Maria - Maddalena National Park. The "Rosa" beach on the island of Budelli, is known as one of the most beautiful beaches in the world. It became famous for the color of the sand mixed with with tiny fragments of coral, granite, and shells. From there we will sail around Maddalena Island and Caprera. Caprera is the second largest island of the archipelago, and a fully protected area. Connected by a 600-meter bridge built in 1958, in addition to its beauty and unspoiled nature, the island is famous for having been the last residence of Giuseppe Garibaldi. Stay for the night near Porto Cervo.

The morning of the last day will allow you to enjoy a magnificent sunrise in front of the spectacular beach of Grande Pevero. It is one of the most popular beaches for tourists who come to discover the Costa Smeralda. It is shaped like a half moon and at night it reflects its own light. You will continue to the beaches of Romazzino and Principe (named after the Arab prince Aga Khan, founder of the Costa Smeralda) and Li Ittricceddi 6 miles away. After 3 miles of navigation opposite the promontory of "smeraldino", you will discover four charming beaches: Cala di Volpe, Liscia Ruja, Petra Bianca and Petra Niedda, with their very fine and clear sand, protected by yellow - pink granite. Take a swim and later we will sail back to our base in Olbia.

Disembarkation at 9 a.m. Please note: the itinerary may be changed due to technical and weather conditions.