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Maddalena Archipelago, southern Corsica: wonderful Sardinia

Next Departure:

June 1, 2024

Italy:

Northern Sardinia

Duration:

6 days - 7 nights

Max number of passengers:

8 people

Available:

June - October

Suitable for travellers:

5 - 75 years

Boarding from:

Arzachena

What's included

Cancellation policy

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Organised by:

Massimo A.

Member since 2016 -

Private

Italian

English

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48 travellers have booked this experience

This experience, in a nutshell

In the middle of the

western Mediterranean, where Corsica and Sardinia chase each other in one of the most seductive stretches of sea in the world, the Maddalena Archipelago emerges in all its beauty.


Located more precisely off the north-eastern coast of Sardinia, it consists of seven major islands (Maddalena, Caprera, Santo Stefano, Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria and Razzoli), numerous islets and smaller rocks.


Covered with plants typical of the Mediterranean scrub, all these islands, largely uninhabited, are characterized by a succession of coves and beaches with fine sand bathed by a wonderful emerald sea. Another determining element of the undisputed charm of this Archipelago is undoubtedly the granite nature of its rocks, which have been shaped relentlessly by the sea and wind for millennia.


In 1996, the Archipelago National Park was established to protect this environmental heritage with the aim of preserving the magnificent marine flora and fauna that characterizes it.


During the navigation we will be constantly surrounded by indescribable natural scenery that bewitched even Napoleon, Nelson and Garibaldi. How not to mention, for example, Cala Corsara which is located on the island of Spargi, where a fine white beach merges with a clear and crystalline sea, or the Pink Beach of the island of Budelli takes its name from the characteristic color that its sand takes on due to the crumbling of the shells of some marine microorganisms. Finally, Bonifacio is a must-see for those who choose to visit the Archipelago; The incredible view at the entrance to the port, which is accessed through a fjord with white rock walls more than 70 meters high, leaves anyone breathless...


Starting from

€730

6 days - 7 nights

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Boat & Classes of Service

Jeanneau Sun Odyssey 54 DS - 2004

Type

Monohull

Length

16.68 m.

Toilets

4

Cabins

4

Our itinerary

Our trip starts here:

Arzachena.

Saturday

June 1

from 18:00

to 22:00

Our trip ends here:

Arzachena.

Saturday

June 8

from 8:00

to 9:00

Leg 1

Saturday - Cannigione

Boarding will take place at 6.00 pm. You can immediately store your belongings in the double cabins, all with private bathrooms. We are all in the cockpit for a little refreshment and to get to know each other better.

The captain will take the opportunity to give a briefing, necessary to explain to everyone the rules of life on board, to provide you with some information on the management of the boat and the week's itinerary.

Free evening in Cannigione.

Leg 2

Sunday - Caprera

Early in the

morning we will leave the moorings from the port of Cannigione for a sail to the island of Caprera or Budelli. We will drop anchor at Cala Coticcio or in front of the Pink Beach, enchanting places where we will finally take the first swim of the week.

After a nice lunch and after enjoying the quiet of the sea and the place, we will sail again to the island of La Maddalena where we will spend the night in one of its bays, protected from the sea and the wind.

Leg 3

Monday - Cavallo Island

After a relaxing breakfast, we will embark on a short sail through the infamous Strait of Bonifacio towards Corsica, to head towards the island of Cavallo where we will be able to take unforgettable baths in a unique natural setting.

In the afternoon we will sail to Rondinara or Santa Amanza (Southern Corsica) and spend the night there a few tens of meters from the beach.

Leg 4

Tuesday - Lavezzi

In the morning we will enjoy this paradise on earth for a few more hours with inevitable baths and a quiet lunch on board. In the early afternoon, we'll take advantage of the tender for a shore excursion to this island, which is part of the protected natural park of the Strait of Bonifacio.

In the afternoon we will sail to Bonifacio. The harbor fjord, with its cliffs more than 70 meters high, is an unmissable stop on this cruise. The view is breathtaking.

The city will amaze you with its small characteristic alleys that suddenly open onto the Strait of Bonifacio.

On the coast there are small, very quiet beaches such as Piccolo Sperone, Palombaggia and Santa Giulia.

We will spend the night in the port of Bonifacio.

Leg 5

Wednesday - Strait of Bonifacio

In the morning we will leave Bonifacio behind and sail through the Straits. We will return to Lavezzi for a swim in another of its enchanting bays. If the weather permits, in the afternoon we will move to the beach of Piantarella on the Piana island to spend the night.

Leg 6

Thursday - La Maddalena and Spargi

We will sail again to the islands of the Maddalena Park, we will visit Spargi and its beautiful Cala Corsara.

With the will of Aeolus we will then spend another night at anchor in Razzoli or Budelli.

Leg 7

Friday - Budelli

When we wake up, we will anchor in Razzoli, Santa Maria or Spargi. After the ritual swims and lunch on board we will sail to Cannigione where our week will end.

It will be possible to disembark the same evening or in the morning by 9.00 a.m.

Frequent questions

The organiser reviews

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Organised by:

Massimo A.

Member since 2016 -

Private

Italian

English

4.86/5

out of

28

reviews

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Maddalena archipelago and southern Corsica between granite and emerald sea

07/2/2023

Elisabetta P.

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Italy

Consiglio Massimo e Martina a chi ha già’ fatto un’esperienza in barca e a chi la fa’ per la prima volta. Che dire un vero uomo di mare attento vigile con una grande conoscenza dei luoghi sempre disponibile a fermarsi e farti scendere con il tender a visitare le isole meravigliose dov’è ci ha portato. E come se non bastasse cucina anche da chef stellato. Credetemi questa era la mia ottava volta in barca e non è così scontato avere tutto questo. Non bastano le stelle che ho dato per questa settimana magnifica. Grazie ancora ad entrambi!
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Maddalena archipelago and southern Corsica between granite and emerald sea

06/26/2023

anna rita p.

giugno 2023 Appena rientrata da un giorno, vacanza bellissima con vento e quindi in navigazione a vela a tutti gli effetti!! che dire Massimo skipper con molta professionalita' e capacita' organizzativa, capacita' che si estende altrettanta nella "cucina" ( non pensavo di mangiare cosi' bene in barca!!!) sicuramente faro' altre vacanze con loro.. si perchè oltre a Massimo c'era anche Martina (marinaia) bravissima, professionale , ospitale, in tutti i sensi !!! un abbraccio a tutte e due:-)
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Discovering Northern Sicily from Milazzo to Marsala - Hostess on board

08/4/2022

marco c.

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Italy

I posti visitati sono stati stupendi, la compagnia a bordo ottima. Grazie all'elevata esperienza e professionalità di Massimo (e Martina) la vacanza è stata bellissima e sarà indimenticabile. Navigazione tranquilla, soste senza problemi, cucina ottima (ricorderò sempre i piatti preparati - spaghetti cozze e vongole, pasta con le sarde, zucchine olio e pecorino e tanti altri). L'accoglienza a bordo è stata impeccabile.
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Maddalena Archipelago and Southern Corsica ... between granite and emerald sea!

08/9/2020

Marina D.

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Italy

Sono appena tornata e ho già voglia di ripartire! Era la prima volta che provavo l’esperienza di una vacanza in barca a vela ed ero piena di paure e perplessità e in più sono partita da sola. Invece, si è rivelata essere una delle più belle vacanze mai sperimentate. Massimo è uno skipper attento, scrupoloso, concentrato sulla sicurezza e il benessere dei propri ospiti. Sempre disponibile, gentile, affabile, ha saputo creare una splendida atmosfera tra tutto l’equipaggio e ci ha regalato giornate memorabili, facendoci visitare calette da sogno e panorami mozzafiato. Una vacanza memorabile che vorró ripetere al più presto.

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