SARDINIA (MADDALENA & BONIFACIO)

7-Day Yacht Charter Itinerary – Exploring La Maddalena & Bonifacio

Departure and arrival: Portisco or Olbia, Sardinia

Duration: 7 days / 6 nights

Cruising speed: 8-12 knots

Daily navigation time: 3-4 hours

Total estimated distance: 140-160 nautical miles

Departure time: 6:00 PM

Day 1: Portisco – Cala di Volpe (12 NM, 2 h – Evening sail)

Departure from Portisco or Olbia at 6:00 PM, sailing along the Costa Smeralda to Cala di Volpe.

Activities: Sunset sailing, onboard dinner, and relaxation.

Anchorage: Overnight in Cala di Volpe Bay.

Dining: Hotel Cala di Volpe Restaurant – Michelin-recommended fine dining.

Day 2: Cala di Volpe – Bonifacio (30 NM, 4 h)

Sail across the Bocche di Bonifacio to Bonifacio, Corsica.

Activities: Explore the historic citadel, visit the King of Aragon’s Staircase.

Mooring: Bonifacio Marina.

Dining: Cantina Doria – Corsican charcuterie and seafood.

Day 3: Bonifacio – Lavezzi Islands (10 NM, 1.5 h)

Sail to the Lavezzi Islands, a stunning nature reserve.

Activities: Snorkeling, paddleboarding, and relaxing.

Anchorage: Overnight in Cala di Giunco.

Dining: Dinner onboard – fresh seafood and Corsican cheese.

Day 4: Lavezzi – Budelli, Razzoli & Santa Maria Islands (15 NM, 3 h)

Sail back to Sardinia, exploring the Porto della Madonna lagoon.

Activities: Snorkeling in the Piscina Naturale, kayaking, swimming.

Anchorage: Overnight in Porto della Madonna.

Dining: Dinner onboard with Sardinian wine and seafood.

Day 5: Porto della Madonna – Spargi Island (10 NM, 2 h)

Sail to Spargi Island, known for its secluded beaches.

Activities: Snorkeling in Cala Corsara, exploring hidden coves.

Anchorage: Overnight in Cala Ferrigno.

Dining: Dinner onboard – Sardinian fregola with seafood.

Day 6: Spargi – La Maddalena & Caprera Island (10 NM, 2 h)

Sail to La Maddalena and Caprera Island.

Activities: Visit the Garibaldi Museum, snorkel in Cala Coticcio.

Mooring: La Maddalena Marina.

Dining: Ristorante L’Avventura – Sardinian and Corsican seafood fusion.

Day 7: La Maddalena – Portisco/Olbia (20 NM, 3 h)

Final sail back to Portisco or Olbia.

Activities: Relax at the marina and enjoy a farewell dinner.

Mooring: Portisco or Olbia Marina.

Dining: Ristorante Su Cubone – Sardinian seafood specialties.

Best Time to Visit

The best sailing season in La Maddalena & Bonifacio is May to September.

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