From	To	Nautical Miles
Portisco	Tavolara	18nm
Tavolara	Isola di Caprera	24nm
Isola di Caprera	Bonifacio	24nm
Bonifacio	Isola di Budelli	12nm
Isola di Budelli	La Maddalena	9nm

Portisco

Located on the famous Costa Smeralda (Emerald Coast) on the Gulf of Cugnana, Portisco has a natural harbour that makes a great start a sailing holiday.  Marina di Portisco is a natural green cove between Porto Cervo and Porto Rontondo, where you can sail to many destinations to take in the best that Sardinia has to offer.  

Tavolara

This is a lovely sail through Cala Figari, Olbia Gulf and between the Islands Tavolara and Molara. In the 19th and 20th Century Tavolara used to be the smallest Kingdom in the World, which considering the Island is only 5km long and 1 km wide is pretty astounding.

When you arrive at Tavolara you can anchor in Spalmatore Bay, a great little place to see and spend a night in tranquil surroundings.  There is a restaurant on the beach called ‘King of Tavolara’ where you can enjoy some wining and dining fit for a king!

Caprera Island

This Island is a national monument, as the famous Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi bought the island and retired here.  You can pay a visit to his home which is now a museum. Keep an eye out for the wild goats on the island though….

When visiting Caprera you can anchor in Cala Coticcio, in what can only be described as a natural swimming pool where the water is clear and a gorgeous emerald colour.  When the sun is setting it turns the rocks and beaches a shade of pink.

Bonifacio

On the southern tip of Corsica is Bonifacio, even though officially part of France, it has more of an Italian feel to it.

There are plenty of places to choose from for your night’s frivolities, there is a choice of restaurants around the marina, but for a true taste of Corsica (without the hefty price tag) head into the haute ville, where you can enjoy local dishes surrounded by the sights and sounds of the locals.  If the night beckons you further, head to the bars on quai Comparetti where you can enjoy the social scene Bonifacio has to offer.

Budelli Island

Budelli Island is famed for its pink sand (don’t worry it wasn’t all the G&T’s last night), from coral that’s been shattered and smashed by the sea, today it’s a highly protected island to ensure that many visitors to come can enjoy its beauty.  Please do respect this and don’t take samples of the sand for home.

Around Budelli Island there are some great anchorages, around the southern part of the island you’ll find the most beautiful beaches like Cala Piatto with its emerald coloured sea and white sand.  

La Maddalena Island

A wonderful island famed for its beaches, La Maddalena Island is a great destination on any itinerary.  La Maddalena offers a little bit of something for everyone, whether you want to watch the world go by, take a dive amongst the amazing seabeds or shop for locally made coral necklaces.  In the early evening you should take a stroll through the narrow streets to the main square of Piazza Umberto I from Cala Gavetta, where you can engage in some people watching and indulge yourself in an Italian fantasy.