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Yacht charter route · Sardinia

Portisco
round-trip.

Sail a 7-day yacht charter from Portisco via Mortorio, Porto Rotondo, Golfo Aranci, Olbia, Porto San Paolo, Molara and Tavolara — Costa Smeralda south loop.

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Mortorio
Day 1

Portisco → Mortorio Island

4 nm short shake-down S to Mortorio — uninhabited granite islet, day-anchor only. Cala dei Sassi sand swim. Pools of Venus tidal pools south side.

Distance

6 NM

Sailing

~1.2h at 5 kn

— At a glance

Route at a glance

Best season
May – mid-October (peak Jun – Sep)
Duration
7 days · Sat – Sat
Departure
Portisco
Sailing area
Sardinia

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Day 1 / 7
Mortorio
1
Day 1

Portisco → Mortorio Island

4 nm short shake-down south to Mortorio — uninhabited granite islet inside the Costa Smeralda, day-anchor only. Cala dei Sassi (sand 4-6 m, sheltered from N) is the headline swim cove. Pools of Venus tidal pools on the south side for snorkel.

Things to do

Anchor swim at Cala dei Sassi sand cove

Snorkel the Pools of Venus tidal pools

Beachcomb sea-glass quartz on the shore

Picnic on deck under the granite cliffs

Mooring tip

Free anchoring in Cala dei Sassi on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N. Day-stop only — no overnight, return to Portisco or Cala di Volpe.

Porto Rotondo
2
Day 2

Mortorio → Porto Rotondo

4 nm short north to Porto Rotondo — designed 1963 by the Donà delle Rose family, all marble piazzas + bougainvillea villas. Marina di Porto Rotondo stern-to among the most expensive in the Mediterranean (€200-400/night peak). Spiaggia Ira pink-granite cove for swim before mooring.

Things to do

Anchor swim at Spiaggia Ira pink-granite cove

Walk the Pietro Cascella Circle of Life sculpture

Aperitivo on the Piazzetta marble chessboard

Boutique browse along Via dei Negozi

Mooring tip

Marina di Porto Rotondo stern-to, €200-400/night peak Aug. Spiaggia Ira anchor on sand at 5-7 m as cheaper alternative.

Golfo Aranci
3
Day 3

Porto Rotondo → Golfo Aranci

6 nm east to Golfo Aranci — small Costa Smeralda port at the NE tip of Sardinia. Marina di Golfo Aranci stern-to, fully sheltered. Secca di Capo Figari underwater mountain 1 nm east is the headline dive site. Pre-book in peak August. Plan to sunset cocktails at Rosa dei Venti and lobster linguine at Ristorante Da Paolo.

Things to do

Snorkel Secca di Capo Figari underwater mountain

Sunset cocktails at Rosa dei Venti

Lobster linguine at Ristorante Da Paolo

Walk Capo Figari lighthouse trail

Mooring tip

Marina di Golfo Aranci stern-to with lazy lines, €100-150/night peak. Fully sheltered. Pre-book in peak August.

Olbia
4
Day 4

Golfo Aranci → Olbia

8 nm south to Olbia. Olbia Marina stern-to with full services, fuel berth. Walk to the historic Phoenician/Roman archaeological museum and the medieval Basilica di San Simplicio. Cycle to Pittulongu Beach (sand, sheltered from N) for evening swim. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth. Plan to porceddu suckling pig at Mercato San Paolo.

Things to do

Visit Olbia Phoenician/Roman archaeological museum

Walk medieval Basilica di San Simplicio

Cycle to Pittulongu Beach (sand, sheltered)

Porceddu suckling pig at Mercato San Paolo

Mooring tip

Olbia Marina stern-to with lazy lines, €100-150/night peak. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth.

Porto San Paolo
5
Day 5

Olbia → Porto San Paolo

12 nm south to Porto San Paolo — small fishing village opposite Tavolara. Cala Girgolu seagrass-meadow anchorage on the way for snorkel. Climb to Monte Coda Cavallo viewpoint for the panorama back across to Tavolara. Porto San Paolo small marina stern-to, €60-90/night, sheltered from N. Plan to bottarga shaved over pasta at a quay trattoria and visit a working bottarga workshop.

Things to do

Snorkel Cala Girgolu seagrass meadows

Climb to Monte Coda Cavallo viewpoint

Bottarga shaved over pasta at a quay trattoria

Visit a working bottarga workshop

Mooring tip

Porto San Paolo small marina stern-to, €60-90/night, sheltered from N. Anchor in Cala Girgolu on sand at 4-6 m as alternative.

Molara Island
6
Day 6

Porto San Paolo → Molara Island

4 nm short east to Molara — uninhabited granite island east of Tavolara, Neolithic ruins, wild goats. Cala Spagnola on the south coast for swim. Day-stop only — no overnight, return to Tavolara or Porto San Paolo. Free anchoring on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N. Plan to picnic on pane carasau crisp Sardinian flatbread and snorkel the granite shoreline.

Things to do

Kayak swim at Cala Spagnola south coast

Picnic on pane carasau crisp Sardinian flatbread

Hike to the Neolithic ruins

Snorkel the granite shoreline

Mooring tip

Free anchoring on sand at 4-6 m, sheltered from N. Day-stop only — return to Porto San Paolo or Spalmatore (Tavolara) for overnight.

Tavolara
7
Day 7

Molara → Portisco

15 nm north back to Portisco. Optional swim stop at Spalmatore di Terra (Tavolara) and Secca del Papa coral garden snorkel on the way. Refuel at Marina di Portisco before tying up. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth. Plan to mirto liqueur tasting at La Sorgente.

Things to do

Optional Spalmatore (Tavolara) swim stop

Snorkel Secca del Papa coral garden

Mirto liqueur tasting at La Sorgente

Refuel and clean the boat at Marina di Portisco

Mooring tip

Marina di Portisco stern-to with lazy lines, €120-200/night peak. Refuel at the entrance fuel berth. Confirm handover slot 24h ahead.

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