Do you like the sea and want to take the big air by boat? Then discover the best boat rides around Sardinia!
The riches of the Italian boot are countless and varied. From the north to the south, the country offers an exceptional diversity of unsuspected discoveries and beauties. Among these wonders, the island of Sardinia seems known to all.
The second largest island in the Mediterranean is the perfect example of this Italian diversity, where you can find beautiful cities, beautiful beaches or nice hiking trails. But Sardinia is also the ideal starting point to make sea trips.
Wanderlix has selected for you the best boat rides around Sardinia. Follow the guide!
1. Tavolara
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- β± The most part of the walk : Dream landscapes and crystalline water
- β Duration 4h
- π° Budget : β¬β¬
At the departure of Olbia, Tavolara is located a few kilometers from the Sardinian city. This is especially one of the best boat rides around Sardinia. It must be said that the island of Tavolara has many assets and an incredible diversity of activities for such a small territory!
Tavolara, these are first exceptional colors. The sea is of a blue as we rarely see, an impeccable and sublime turquoise color, as if it had been painted. Tavolara has four beaches of fine white sand, red granite cliffs and small islands. For some, it is the most beautiful corner of Sardinia and one of the most beautiful in Italy.
This excursion is therefore more than recommended if you want to admire dream landscapes and swim in crystalline water like in the Caribbean.
2. Archipelago of La Maddalena
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- β± The most part of the walk : the wonderful beaches and a sublime panorama
- β Duration 7:00.
- π° Budget : β¬
In good weather, the archipelago of La Maddalena can be seen from Bonifacio and is one of the most important boat trips around Sardinia. The archipelago is composed of several islands. This long walk allows you to admire the sublime landscapes of the archipelago and especially its beaches. Whether they are fine white sand or pebbles, all the beaches of the archipelago are wonderful.
The most beautiful is probably the Spiaggia Rosa located in Budelli an uninhabited island. When we see this beach for the first time, we donβt believe our eyes so the colors are exceptional, from crystalline blue water to the pink color of sand! On the main island, we discover the village of La Maddalena, with its traditional streets, local shops and restaurants.
Finally, if Spiaggia Rosa has not been enough for you, you can always go to the Spiaggia di Cala Coticcio, a dream creek located at the eastern tip of the archipelago.
3. Bonifacio and the southern tip of Corsica
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- β± The most part of the walk : a sublime small town and grandiose landscapes
- β Duration 5h
- π° Budget : β¬
A boat ride around the Sardinia to get to France ? And why not? After all, unless you live on the island of Beauty, you donβt travel every day. Corse ! From Bonifacio, we see the northern tip of Sardinia every day of the year and it is very easy to get there.
For a day trip, two options are available to you. The first is to take a classic ferry from Santa Teresa Gallura to Bonifacio. You then have the opportunity to visit the magnificent town of Bonifacio, its small streets, its fortress and its very special location, the city being built on a cliff!
The other option is to make a private cruise of a few hours to admire the southern tip of Corsica. For yes, if Bonifacio is sublime, it is all the Southern Corsica that is worth a look! On the programme: visit of coves and caves, and snorkeling.
4. Observation of dolphins and snorkeling in Golfo Aranci
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- β± The most part of the walk : the discovery of marine biodiversity
- β Duration : 3h30
- π° Budget : β¬β¬β¬
Are you looking for a boat ride around the original Sardinia? So choose a trip from Olbia! You go towards Golfo Aranci, a nearby village. It is here that a dolphin colony has chosen home, for the pleasure of the young and the great.
Unless they are shy or remote, the dolphins will accompany you much of the cruise. A unique and magical moment that remains forever engraved in our memories. This very complete tour also takes you close to the island of Tavolara, where you can make snorkeling, and the uninhabited island of Figarolo, from which the panorama is splendid.
5. Asinara National Park
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- β± The most part of the walk : the discovery of a preserved natural reserve
- β Duration 10 to 3 p.m.
- π° Budget : β¬β¬β¬
Asinara, located on the northeastern tip of the island, is a national park and a protected nature reserve. It is also a boat ride around the very popular Sardinia! Visiting Asinara is discovering wild landscapes, remote beaches and almost all human traces.
It is also possible to visit traditional fishing villages and explore the biodiversity of the island, including rare and endemic plants. Finally, if the island usually visits Jeep, hikers will be at the angels in Asinara. Indeed, the island offers among the most beautiful hiking trails of Sardinia.
6. Sailing tour in the Gulf of Cagliari
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- β± The most part of the walk : the pleasure of the veil and the visit of caves
- β Duration : 3h
- π° Budget : β¬
During these three hours of pleasure, you will stay at sea for this boat ride around Sardinia. The departure is planned in Cagliari, aboard a sailboat, to discover the hidden treasures of the island.
The program includes caves, including the Pigeons, the beaches of Cala Fighera and Poetto, where you can swim at the end of the tour, as well as the Calamosca lighthouse.
All around you, the panorama is exceptional and weβre happy to discover it by taking a good bowl of fresh sea air!
7. Cruise in the Gulf of Orosei
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- β± The most part of the walk : a magnificent escape to discover the natural riches of the Gulf
- β Duration : 3 p.m.
- π° Budget : β¬β¬β¬
Among the boat rides around Sardinia, the Gulf of Orosei is one of the least known. From the southern tip of Sardinia, this excursion offers the possibility of a long cruise of almost 15 hours. The boat goes along the coast to the Gulf of Orosei to discover all its treasures.
Among them are the numerous caves of the Gulf of Orosei and especially the beach of Cala Mariolu. Inaccessible or almost from the farmland, it is by boat that we discover this marvel of Sardinia. To enjoy it well, avoid the months of July and August because the beach is often very frequent.
The rest of the cruise, you enjoy the sea air and you can stop around where you want in the Gulf. There are many places to make snorkeling, so enjoy it!
8. Bosa Bay
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- β± The most part of the walk : discovery of crystal clear waters and white sand seabed
- β Duration 7:30
- π° Budget : β¬β¬β¬
We finish our selection with this boat ride around Sardinia, more precisely in the bay of Bosa. You will have the chance to discover a sea of exceptional color and the wild environment of the bay, between Alghero and Oristano, west of Sardinia.
During this long excursion, you can discover the seabed by doing a little snorkeling and the superb marine biodiversity. The views of the cliffs of Sardinia are breathtaking and clearly placed in the best place to admire them!
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