About the Event
We invite you to join a sailing journey through one of the most beautiful places in the world. Sardinia never fails to enchant romantic travelers with its beauty, breathtaking views of the water, its islets and small towns. It’s the most beautiful part of Italy’s coastline, and Italy’s nature itself draws millions of people who are in love with the country.
The journey will be remembered not only for:
It will also live on in thousands of heartfelt photos and in friendships with new people.
Program
Day 1: Crews settle in
Getting ready for unforgettable experiences: today the crews move onto the yachts and get to know their teams!
Sardinia is a wonderful place for a holiday. Diving lovers are in for a truly royal treat: crystal-clear water and an amazing underwater world. No wonder show business celebrities choose this area to buy villas.
If you look at a map, Sardinia is shaped like a sandal print, which lets locals suggest that God stepped here when He first came down to earth. There are other legends too: it’s no secret that the main pirate routes ran right through these waters. According to locals, one pirate left his treasure here. To this day, Fortune hasn’t smiled on any treasure hunter. Who knows, maybe the lucky one is in our friendly crew?
Day 2: Portisco – Cala di Volpe – Porto Cervo – Cannigione (14 nm)
We’ve planned to start our journey from Portisco, a large marina for superyachts up to 100 meters long!
Everything here is designed for professional and amateur sailors alike. At the same time, locals carefully preserve Portisco’s natural environment, and the marina holds an official environmental certificate.
As they say, the yachts raise their sails and the journey begins! We set course for Cala di Volpe, an area that greets travelers with strips of sandy beach blending harmoniously with green lawns, and colorful rural houses and village life contrasting with villas and luxury hotels. A great place to step ashore and stretch your legs.
The next point on the route is Porto Cervo, which has become a true emblem of luxury tourism. An expensive cocktail of elegance, style, fashion, beauty, architecture, simplicity and sophistication. Its story begins in the 1960s, when an heir to a throne noticed this stunning place and bought the land. Europe’s best architects worked on Porto Cervo’s look, creating a unique style that blends old buildings with new exclusive hotels. Porto Cervo is remembered for its beautiful historic center with picturesque narrow streets, balconies and arches.
The traditional photo spot is the famous Piazzetta, the main square. A holiday destination for celebrities from all over the world, top-level yachting and fine-dining restaurants! Enjoy the mesmerizing views and the elegant silhouettes of hundreds of yachts reflected in the crystal-clear water of the bay.
Day 3: Cannigione – Palau (4 nm)
We’ll have time to admire the yacht moorings and the open water stretching for hundreds of miles. In Cannigione we’ll have a great time strolling along the shore, taking photos and relaxing in nature.
We’ll be sure to taste wonderful examples of Italian cuisine and winemaking. We continue our journey, approaching Palau! History buffs will surely recall the archipelago’s role in the final days of World War II. The island has secluded spots for those escaping the fast pace of life, as well as for fans of civilization and city life.
You may need an extra memory card for your camera here: we promise you’ll love what you see! On the island it isn’t customary to tip or haggle; doing so may offend the locals.
Day 4: Palau – Budelli – Santa Maria – Razzoli
The next point on our map is picturesque Budelli, one of the islands of the Maddalena archipelago in northern Sardinia. The island is part of the national park of the same name. This tiny island (barely 1.6 sq km) is famous for its beautiful Spiaggia Rosa (“Pink Beach”), named for the local pink shells. The perfect picture is completed by enchanting waters in a palette of beautiful blue-green shades. This amazing landscape can only be found on Budelli.
It’s best seen from the picturesque, almost 90-meter-high hill with the similar-sounding name Monte Budello. By the way, in 1964 director Michelangelo Antonioni filmed his “Red Desert” right here; it won the Golden Lion at the Venice Film Festival.
Mountain ridges, yacht moorings, green landscapes and local houses that blend harmoniously into them. Santa Maria is a corner of comfort and coziness, peace of mind and delicious food. Here you can see old dwellings dating back to the days when building on this piece of land was forbidden. There’s also a 13th-century monastery. We moor for rest, a walk and a swim.
The next stop isn’t far off, since Santa Maria and Razzoli are separated only by a narrow strip of crystal-clear water that you can wade across if you like. It’s easy to see why this little strait is called the “Donkey Pass” (Passo degli Asinelli): in the old days, shepherds drove their livestock across it by swimming. Razzoli amazes with its majestic rocks, whose shapes resemble the sculptures of Henry Moore. The island’s landmark is its lighthouse, which offers a wonderful view of the surroundings.
Day 5: Bonifacio – Lavezzi – Santa Teresa (12 nm)
Bonifacio is a small fortified town in southern Corsica, founded by the Marquis Boniface of Tuscany and named after him. It’s separated from Sardinia by a narrow strait. The place is a living legend, with plenty to explore and see.
In the old center is the King of Aragon’s Staircase, carved out of stone. Legend has it that its 187 steps were carved in a single night. Bonifacio is steeped in history, with sights at every turn, including the 14th-century Gothic church of St. Dominic and the 13th-century church of St. Mary. Young Napoleon Bonaparte lived here for about three months. Another landmark is Porto-Vecchio, an old Genoese fortress located near smaller islands such as Lavezzi and Cavallo.
When were you last on a desert island? Here’s your chance: Lavezzi is a chain of small, uninhabited islets. A wonderful place for lovers of wild nature, a paradise reserve with picturesque natural pools and pale sand.
We’ll visit the famous resort of Santa Teresa Gallura, considered the pearl of northern Sardinia. Bright and picturesque, it has a lovely pedestrian center with a main square and a medieval watchtower. After ordinary cities, the houses here look unusual: painted in bright colors, the blue, pink, yellow and white houses look like toys. The tourists’ favorite spot is Rena Bianca beach.
Day 6: Santa Teresa – Porto Pollo – Palau (12 nm)
We’re approaching a kitesurfing hub! Both beginners and pros can try their hand here. Soaring above the sea is pure joy: the Mediterranean wind accelerates through this narrow strait, making it one of the best kiting spots in Europe. Kite lovers flock here from everywhere. For those who prefer a quiet holiday, there are wonderful sandy beaches on both sides of the cape.
Our journey is coming to an end, and its bright finale will be Palau, a famous seaside resort on Sardinia’s northern coast. Once a fishing village, now a popular holiday destination. Palau means a variety of bays and tiny coves, thickets of juniper, myrtle and strawberry trees, and mysterious granite rocks. This mix of beauty and tranquility has to be seen with your own eyes!
Another famous landmark is Bear Rock (Roccia dell’Orso), named for its outline’s resemblance to the formidable animal. Climbing the rock (nearly 122 meters), we’ll see a stunning landscape. Time for a souvenir photo!
Day 7: Just for fun
The journey is coming to an end, but the emotions and impressions, new friendships and photos will stay with us for a long time. We’ll definitely have stories to tell our friends next time we meet and photos to fill an album to look through on cozy winter evenings at home.
Day 8: Returning the boats
See you again, friends!
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