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SAILING IN SARDINIA
MEDITERRANEAN YACHT CHARTERS AWAIT FOR SARDINIA
As the second-largest island in the Mediterranean Sea, Sardinia, which is just slightly smaller than Sicily, is just off the western coast of the famed Italian boot. It sits just south of France’s Corsica, only separated by the thin line of the Strait of Bonifacio.
Just across the strait, Sardinia is divided in two by sounds and passages from the Maddalena Islands. On the north end, it’s busier and has a better infrastructure while the south is an unspoiled, more authentic experience. Sardinia is 7 miles (12 km) from Corsica’s Bonifacio, which makes it an ideal pairing to visit via your yacht charter to the Mediterranean.
Inland in Sardinia, mountains tend to rule the land. The highest point can be found on Monti del Gennargentu, which is 6017 foot (1,834 m). The coastline features plenty of safe places to cast your anchor when you sail into the island and barely any tides. With long and dry summers that hit hot temperatures only to be cooled by the sea breeze, it’s an idyllic place to cruise. Those prevailing winds require you to have excellent sailing skills, though if you charter a yacht with a crew, you needn’t worry. You’ll see some of the most stunning beaches in the Mediterranean perched from your vantage point on your yacht.
With such an accessible location and mild climate, Sardinia is a top-rated yacht charter destination. It has excellent ports such as Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo. All around them, the area is mostly uninhabited for cruising, giving the illusion that you have the world to yourself.
Just off the Emerald Coast, you’ll find the Maddalena archipelago with seven major islands at the northern tip of Sardinia. UNESCO has claimed it as a World Heritage Site plus the national park full of coves and bays, all with clear waters make this a stunning find. Spiaggia Rosa is a must for seeing the pink sands. As far as the islands, only three of them are inhabited, giving you plenty of pristine privacy for your sailing experience.
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BEST TIME TO VISIT SARDINIA
The best time to visit Sardinia is from April to June. It’s when the flowers all bloom and the waters are warm, yet not so hot that you’ll be miserable.But there are some perks about summer in Sardinia. For example, the Tyrrhenian Sea just east of the island and the Mediterranean Sea have a refreshing temperature, and the festivals are worth a visit.
In September and October, you will enjoy milder weather and fewer visitors. From November to March, it’s considered the low season as the temperatures are chilly, but if you’d rather have the place to yourself, it might be worth coming if you can bear the cold.
QUICK FACTS
BEST FOR CRUISING: MAY TO SEPTEMBER
TIME ZONE: GMT + 1
LANGUAGE: ITALIAN.
CURRENCY: EURO (EUR)
REASONS TO VISIT
HISTORY
FAUNA AND FLORA
FOOD & WINE
THE BEACHES
FESTIVALS & TRADITIONS
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GETTING TO SARDINIA
Sardinia has three main airports – Alghero Airport, Aeroporto di Olbia Costa Smeralda, and Cagliari Elmas Airport, which you can connect to and catch your yacht charter by flying from Italy or other European cities. International airline carrier offers year-round flights from cities like Brussels, Barcelona, Dublin, Dortmund, Düsseldorf, Frankfurt, Eindhoven, London, Paris, Munich, Oslo, Madrid, and Stockholm.
You can take domestic flights to connect to the mainland Italian airports in Milan, Rome, Bari, Naples, Turin, Bologna, Verona, and Venice. More trips are available in summer, both to and from Sardinia. Low-cost carriers from Europe will only operate during the high season from May through October.
WHERE TO STAY IN SARDINIA
When you go sailing to Sardinia or even catch up with your yacht charter there, one of the toughest choices will be choosing from all the spectacular accommodations. Beachside or mountainside, city vibe or resort vibe, you’ll find everything you’re looking for to make your sailing experience complete.
All it depends on is how you’d like to stay in Sardinia. Choose your favorite or sail around the island and make several stops in the luxurious surrounds. You’ll have the best of times no matter what you do!
WINING AND DINING IN SARDINIA
Sardinia has some of the most gastronomically delightful food thanks to its geography and mainland influences. You simply must explore traditional Sardinian food when you sail to the island. It’s beloved by Italians as well as non-Italians. Sardinian cheese is held in the highest regard with the largest production of sheep’s milk cheeses in Europe.
Here are some foods to try when you cruise to Sardinia:
Su Porcheddu
This is one of the most famous meat dishes you’ll find in Sardinia. It’s a tradition of the countryside, a dish of roast suckling pig that is cooked on a spit for as long as five hours for tender and tasty meat.
Culurgiones
One of the tastiest pasta dishes of Italy, this one features potato, pecorino cheese, garlic, olive oil, mint leaves, and animal fats. Topped off with sweet tomato sauce, it has such an extraordinary depth in tastes and textures that with one bite, you’ll see why everyone adores it.
Zuppa Gallurese
Think of what would happen if you combined lasagna with savory bread pudding. That’s what this traditional dish is that hails from the northwest. It incorporates sheep broth and meat in layers along with stale, flatbread for a hearty meal.
Malloreddus
It’s the famous pasta shape in Sardinia and is usually the first course with this unique shape. You’ll often find it served with sauce and grated cheeses.
Spezzatino di Vitello con Piselli
This dish is a veal stew with peas. It’s simple, but the flavors are astounding.
Pane Carasau
A thin bread that is served with just about any Sardinian meal, it has a crispy texture noted from ancient shepherd recipes. You’ll find it with meats and cheeses to kick off your meal.
Pecorino Sardo
This is Sardinia’s most spectacular cheese, made from sheep’s milk that uses the stomach enzymes of the kid for curdling. Vibrant and sharp, it is ideal grated on top of pasta and even more so melted into a grilled-style sandwich.
Seadas
This unique dessert features sweet ravioli along with fresh cheese. It is drizzled with honey and sugar, lightly fried to have a golden color.
Sea urchins
If you’ve ever had Japanese cuisine, perhaps you’ve encountered sea urchin. It’s an acquired taste but is worth trying. It’s so popular in Sardinia that they have festivals for them on the island, most famously in Alghero.
Limoncello
Finish your Sardinian meals with the digestif. A lemony high-alcohol-content drink served in a cold glass; it’s the perfect way to cap off a meal.
