A day on a vintage gozzo to discover the La Maddalena Archipelago
Highlights
- Step aboard a vintage gozzo that has been sailing the sea of Sardinia for three generations
- Venture out to discover the islands of Caprera, Budelli and Spargi between shore stops and swimming
- Fall in love with this amazing land by listening to the stories of our Captain
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Full description
Imagine Cala Corsara half-deserted. This fantasy is soon reality by taking part in our excursion in a vintage gozzo!
The Captain looks forward to accompanying you on a discovery of theLa Maddalena Archipelago, telling you stories and anecdotes of the area that only a true Sardinian sea dog knows. Navigation will alternate between swimming and land stops in the most splendid natural settings, from Cala Coticcio to Piscine di Budelli.
We will then land in Cala Corsara at the end of the day, when this earthly paradise will seem to be reserved (almost) just for us!
What we will do
Please arrive 30 minutes before the scheduled time at your chosen boarding point, either La Maddalena or Palau (SS).The crew will be there to welcome you aboard a traditional vintage gozzo, ready to set sail on the Sardinian seas!
Once all passengers have boarded – first at La Maddalena and then at Palau – the sailing experience itself will begin at 10. 00. Bidding farewell to the island of La Maddalena and sailing past the island of Santo Stefano, we’ll head towards the island of Caprera: it is here that our first swimming stop, lasting around 40 minutes, will take place, off the coast of the famous Cala Coticcio – also known as Sardinia’s ‘Little Tahiti’ – or at the Capitano’s Pools.
Back on board, we’ll continue exploring the island of Caprera, docking at the old military pier of the Batteria di Candeo: for those who wish, there will be the opportunity to take part in a guided tour to explore the fortifications, during a 30-minute walk along a path framed by the rocky landscape. Alternatively, you can make the most of the stop ashore for a dip in a sheltered spot hidden from the general public, as well as for a packed lunch on the cliffs. The stop at Candeo will last approximately 1½ hours.
We’ll then continue on to the Natural Pools of Budelli for yet another swimming stop lasting around 30 minutes; we’ll also be sure to pass by the famous (and unmissable) Spiaggia Rosa. And here we are, arriving at Cala Corsara on the island of Spargi, just as the last boat is already on its way back: we’ll therefore be the last to enjoy the almost deserted beach, all to ourselves for about 2 hours!
There is a bar service on board, so as well as your own packed lunch brought from home, you can enjoy the on-board cuisine for an additional charge payable on board: the Captain usually serves a pasta dish with tuna and pesto, called ‘pennette alla roccia verde’ in honour of the landscape and colours of the archipelago.
We’ll finally return to the meeting point at around 6. 00 pm. The experience will last a total of 8 hours.
Who it is aimed at
The experience is suitable for everyone with no age limit; children under the age of 18 may participate unaccompanied if independent. Children from 0 to 3 years of age participate free of charge: contact the organiser at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to indicate your presence on board.
The boat is accessible to people with mobility problems or 1 person in a wheelchair: contact the organiser at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to report your presence on board and request support.
Other information
Attention! When booking, you can select the embarkation point between La Maddalena or Palau. Departure from La Maddalena is scheduled at 09:45 while departure from Palau is scheduled at 10:00. In both cases, guests are asked to report to the embarkation point at 09:30.
The experience takes place from May to October and is confirmed upon reaching a minimum number of 2 participants.
The itinerary may vary according to weather and sea conditions at the Captain's discretion. In particular in July and August the stop at Cala Coticcio could be replaced with the stop at the Piscine del Capitano due to heavy sea traffic.
Landing tax is not included and must be paid on site in cash: €2.50 per person from 01/05 to 15/06 and from 21/08 to 31/10, €5.00 per person from 16/06 to 20/08.
The boat is a characteristic vintage gozzo from 1960 restored in 2020 on the occasion of its 60th anniversary, 18 metres long and 5.30 metres wide; it has a large sundeck with cushions, a covered main deck, toilets and bar service. On board one remains barefoot, footwear is stowed when boarding. Small dogs are allowed on board.
Options for people with food allergies and/or intolerances are available at the on-board kitchen: please contact the organiser at the contact details given in your booking confirmation email to communicate any dietary requirements or preferences.
Parking is available at the Palau meeting point for a fee. The Palau meeting point can be reached by public transport.
Recommended clothing
- Clothing suitable for the season
- Swimming costume
- Closed shoes (for the guided tour of the Candeo Battery)
Don't forget to bring
- Cash for landing tax
- Beach towel
- Packed lunch (optional)
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
Palau, Gallura Nord-Est Sardegna
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 very flexible. You get a full refund if you cancel within 48 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.
