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.
Day-by-day route
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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
Route at a glance
Route summary
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Day-by-day journey
Named anchorages, restaurants, and route notes for every leg of the week — written by sailors who've actually run this passage.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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