North East of Sardinia

7 days Itinerary

Up for some phenomenal views? Choose to sail around the north east of Sardinia. You will live among extraordinary views, small and large coves, bays of white and dazzling sand, clear seas and winds every day, a true paradise for sea lovers and sailors in particular.

The nautical base of Cannigione is an ideal starting point to discover the wonders of the Costa Smeralda and the Maddalena Islands, but also the unspoiled nature of Corsica. Let yourself be bewitched by these wonderful views, once at sea you will never want to go back.

Day 0 - Cannigione

Cannigione is the ideal nautical base to start discovering the Maddalena Islands, the Costa Smeralda, and Southern Corsica with the islands of Lavezzi and Cavallo which are located in the Strait of Bonifacio. The north-eastern coast of Sardinia will fascinate you with its breathtaking views: rocks and cliffs that rise from the sea, crystal clear waters of small and large bays embellished with white sand and pink beaches. Cannigione can be reached by a bus service that connects the airport of Olbia Costa Smeralda, or from the Port of Olbia.

Photo: "Cannigione" by Steffi_Franco is licensed under CC BY-ND 2.0.

Day 1 - Caprera & La Maddelena

The first day of navigation opens with the discovery of the island of Caprera. Declared a nature reserve for the particularity of the seabirds that inhabit it (herring gull, cormorant, peregrine falcon). Caprera (probably so called for the abundance of wild goats) with its 16 square kilometers of surface and its 45 kilometers of coastline, is the second island of the archipelago. The landing on the island is facilitated by the wealth of coves and bays. You can stop for a swim in Cala Coticcio, one of the most famous beaches of the archipelago, and then, after lunch, set sail to reach one of the coves that the island offers you: Cala Garibaldi or Porto Massimo on the east coast of La Maddalena where you can also spend the night.

Photo: "La Maddalena" by br1dotcom is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Day 2 - Island of Spargi

To the northwest of the Maddalenino archipelago is the island of Spargi with the small Spargiotto and Spargiottello, the third island of the archipelago by extension among the most rugged and wild and probably for this uninhabited. At the extreme south of the island opens the beautiful bay of Cala Corsara where there is not only a beautiful beach surrounded by two equally scenic rocky promontories but there is to discover a piece of ancient history and exciting glimpses of nature.

Photo: "Cala Corsara" by Richard_of_England is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Day 3 - Santa Maria, Budelli & Razzoli

Santa Maria island has one of the most famous beaches in the archipelago for the colors of the sea and sand which make it resemble the Caribbean. You can spend the night here or, with 2 miles of navigation, reach Budelli with its famous pink beach (no disembarkation) where you will find comfortable buoys available. It is so called for the color of the sand, formed by shells of marine animals shredded by the sea. It is advisable to visit the channel between the islands called Porto della Madonna, with the Cavaliere beach and the suggestive Asinelli pass that connects S. Maria to Razzoli. The island of Razzoli does not have beaches comparable to those described so far, but steep cliffs, dominated by the lighthouse. Cala Lunga, on the southwest side of the island, is worth a visit too.

Day 4 - Lavezzi Island

Just 8 miles of navigation from the island of Budelli and Razzoli, crossing the Bocche di Bonifacio you arrive at the island Corsa di Lavezzi, a beautiful island. One of the most beautiful places is Cala Lazarina which is well protected and sheltered. We are already in the Strait of Bonifacio, an area of extraordinary naturalistic value and great beauty, a paradise for scuba diving enthusiasts where you can often see brown groupers.

Photo: "Iles Lavezzi" by Jean-Baptiste Bellet is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Day 5 - Cavallo Island

To the north of the island of Lavezzi, you reach the island of Cavallo. The two islands are connected by a stretch of the beautiful sea but dotted with many shallows. Cavallo is a private island, characterized by the presence of many VIP homes. In the bay, to the east, you can stop for a lunch break but the island offers several shelters to choose from.

Photo: "Capo Coda Cavallo" by lsbardel is licensed under CC BY 2.0.

Day 6 - Bonifacio

After visiting the island of Lavezzi and Cavallo you can set sail for Bonifacio which is a few miles from these islands. Bonifacio is located in an exceptional position at the southern end of Corsica and stands on an extraordinary seaside resort. The cliffs formed by limestone and granite give shape to a wide natural façade. Bonifacio extends along 70 km of coastline and has numerous beaches with characteristic crystal clear water such as the beach of Rondinara, Balistra, the Gulfs of Santa Manza, Canetto, and Petit Sperone. The characteristic citadel of Bonifacio is worth a visit. It will be a pleasure to get lost in the alleys that go up to the center where it will be possible to find taverns to taste the Corsican culinary specialties.

Day 7 - Capo d’orso

For the last day, an essential stop is Capo d'Orso to admire the beauty and perfection of nature. Cala Portese can be a great spot where you can stop for a swim.

And you are close to your way back to the port of Canniglione.