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.  

Cala di Volpe

Cala di Volpe is a natural harbor that is located in the Province of Olbia-Tempioln. Here you can find the famous luxury hotel designed by Jacques Couelle 'Hotel Cala di Volpe' . In fact its during the summer that this bay becomes home to the 'megayacht' - which can be seen all along the south side of the cove. For those James Bond fans you may recoginse the resort as the setting of some scenes from 'Agent 007 - The Spy Who Loved Me'!

Caprera (Cala Coticcio)

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.

Porto Massimo

Porto Massimo is a private harbour on the eastern coast of the Porto Lungo bay, within the island of La Maddalena. VerIt makes it very handy to make a stop on the island.

Isola Lavezzi

Because of its short distance to the main towns on the island it means during the summer it is full of tourists. However because of its natural beauty - crystal waters, its bays, as well as its flora and fauna - both on land and in the sea! - you don't seem to mind sharing.
On the island is also a graveyard, with bodies of the crew of the “Similante”, a french frigate, sink during a storm in 1855.
Mooring here on Lavezzi is still one of the most fashinating and well preserved places within the Mediterranean. It is a must-see.

Bonifacio

On your way to Bonifacio you can head to the southern coast of the Isola di Spargi.  This bay is only accessible by sea and has been a national park since 1996, made up of four small beaches. On the eastern side there are small dunes where rare plants take root which could not be more different from the western side where there are weathered granite cliffs.  

Even though Corsica is officially part of France, it has more of an Italian feel to it…

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

Propiano

A bay worth dropping into is Porto Pollo on your way to Propriano, a lovely bay with a sandy beach and crystal clear water.  If feeling like a daredevil you can hire a windsurfer, as it’s a mecca for windsurfers with winds cruising through the channel.

The main trade in Porto Pollo is fishing and in the local harbour you can marvel at the ‘catch of the day’.  A good way to absorb the atmosphere is to enjoy a leisurely lunch on the beach dinning on locally caught fish.

Propriano has been prominent throughout history as a great natural harbour.  Situated in the narrowest part of the Gulf of Valinco, the harbour has provided many a sailor a safe port, from the ancient Greeks to the Romans.  Since the Romans and ancient Greeks visited, Propriano has become a colourful port with a smattering of palm trees, terraced restaurants and traditional houses which come together in a very friendly quayside area.  Head further into the town and you’ll discover many a shop in which to peruse and while away an afternoon.

Ajaccio

The capital of Corsica and also Napoleone Bonaparte’s birth place Ajaccio has a lot to offer. It has an old relinquished charm, being slightly battered but with a memorable view over the bay.

If you want to stretch your legs you can venture into the town to Bonaparte’s house, which is now a museum.  In Ajaccio there are many local restaurants and cafes from which to choose from to spend your night in.

Baia di Figari

Baia di Figari, or as we would say in English -Figari Bay is difficult to get to at night. This is due to many reefs that seem to border the bay. Once inside the 2 mile long bay offers protection from all winds.
At one end of the bay you will see a small marina, and a few restaurants can be found along the beaches. However, there are no jetty's here so use your dinghy or test your swimming skills to get ashore!

S.Teresa di Gallura

Santa Teresa di Gallura is a small friendly port town.  As with most Sardinian life the spirit of the community revolves around the main square, Santa Teresa di Gallura is no exception.  Enjoy a night with locals eating ice cream and people watching from one of the bars that line the square.

Poltu Quatu

Poltu Quatu is located inside a natural deep and narrow fiord east of Golfo di Arzachena. It’s an extremely sheltered harbour with surrounding hotels and a small settlement where you can pick a few basic supplies. Make contact by VHF channel 9, informing the marina staff of your arrival time and ask about the availability of a good berth if you require one.