2-hour dinghy tour to Cala Domestica on the Costa delle Miniere
Highlights
- Explore Sardinia's Costa delle Miniere for 2 hours in an inflatable boat
- Filled with wonder before Sugar Loaf and Port Flavia
- Reach Cala Domestica, where nature and archaeology come together
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Full description
Fjords, mines, stacks. This part of Sardinia is made to leave you speechless!
Join a 2-hour dinghy excursion along the Costa delle Miniere, starting from Masua. Together with a skipper you will sail between industrial archaeology and wilderness, admiring the colossal Pan di Zucchero, the impressive Porto Flavia and the unspoilt beauty of Cala Domestica.
Two swimming stops in the deepest turquoise will make this adventure simply unforgettable!
What we will do
The appointment is 15 minutes before the indicated time at the meeting point in Masua (SU), municipality of Iglesias.
Awaiting us will be the skipper who will accompany us on our dinghy excursion along the Costa delle Miniere! This stretch of coastline, part of the Sardinian Geominerary Park, is a true open-air museum where industrial archaeology merges with nature.
We immediately admire the incredible sea outlet of Porto Flavia, a masterpiece of mining engineering carved into the rock, and the majestic Pan di Zucchero stack. Its name is due to its extraordinary resemblance to the Pão de Açúcar in Rio de Janeiro. At 133 metres high, it is the largest stack in Europe; it features two caves and the submerged statue of a Madonnina.
We will continue to the semi-submerged Soffione cave, which we will observe from the outside to see its geyser-like sprays, and the Baia dell'Acqua Dolce, where a karstic river flows.
Navigation will continue to the Grotta Sardegna - a cave that really does have the shape of Sardinia! - and the Baia dei Faraglioni, where we will unearth the curious elephant rock, pushing on to Canalgrande, a geological site of world importance, and the inlets of Portu Sciusciau and Sa Cala de Su Forru.
The heart of the tour will be the arrival at Cala Domestica, a deep natural fjord set between cliffs. We will see the ruins of warehouses and tunnels carved into the rock leading to La Caletta. The skipper will point out the Spanish Tower that dominates the inlet.
There will be no shortage of time for relaxation: we will make two swimming stops of about 15 minutes directly from the dinghy, at points chosen by the skipper according to weather and sea conditions.
At the end of the excursion, we will return to the starting point. The activity will last a total of 2 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The activity is suitable for everyone without age limits; children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.
Children from 0 to 3 years old do not pay; please communicate their presence to the contacts indicated in your booking confirmation email.
The boat is not wheelchair-accessible. The excursion is also not suitable for people with mobility difficulties or women in an advanced state of pregnancy.
Other information
The activity takes place from April to October and is confirmed with a minimum number of 6 participants.
The itinerary and stops may vary depending on weather and sea conditions.
The boat used is an inflatable boat, between 6 and 8 metres long and equipped with a shower, awning and ladder. No shoes are worn on board.
Dogs are not allowed on board.
There are paid parking spaces on site and some free parking areas. The meeting point can be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
- Clothing suitable for the season
- Swimming costume
Don't forget to bring
- Beach towel
- Sun cream
What is included
How it works
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Send a booking request
We will only pre-authorise the payment
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Receive confirmation within 48 hours
In case of confirmation, you will be charged the cost of the activity
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
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Buy a gift voucher
Valid for 12 months from the date of issue. You will receive it by email, in pdf format.
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Choose your preferred date
Contact the guide at the contact details on the voucher and arrange a day for the activity.
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Live your experience
Enjoy the activity and let us know how it was!
Meeting point
Iglesias, Sulcis Iglesiente
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
If you have made a fixed date reservation and the weather conditions are not suitable for carrying out the activity safely (according to the expert opinion of the guide), you will be refunded the full amount paid. The guide may suggest an alternative date or time for the activity. You are free to choose whether or not to accept these suggestions. If you are unable to reschedule, we will proceed with a full refund! If you have set the date of your Gift Voucher and bad weather has prevented the activity from taking place, the Voucher remains valid until the expiry date indicated on it.
If I cancel the reservation, can I get a full refund?
For this activity, the cancellation policy is last minute. You get a full refund if you cancel within 24 hours from the activity start. You can find the full policies in the Cancellation Policy section.
What payment methods do you accept?
On Freedome, you can pay with any rechargeable credit card or prepaid card (including Postepay) from Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB networks. We also accept debit cards enabled for online payments. You can also use the digital wallets Apple Pay and Google Pay.
