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
The rendezvous is at 09:30 at the selected embarkation point between La Maddalena or Palau (SS). You will be welcomed by thecrew aboard a characteristic vintage gozzo, ready to set sail into the sea of Sardinia!
Once all passengers have finished boarding, first in La Maddalena and then in Palau, the actual sailing experience will begin at 10:00 am. Saying goodbye to the island of La Maddalena and skirting the island of Santo Stefano, we will head towards the island of Caprera: it is here that our first swimming stop will take place, lasting about 40 minutes, off the famous Cala Coticcio, also known as'Little Tahiti' of Sardinia.
Back on board, we will continue exploring the island of Caprera, landing at the old military pier of the Batteria di Candeo: for those who wish, it will be possible to take part in a guided tour to discover the fortification, during a 30-minute walk along a path framed by the rocky landscape. Alternatively, it will be possible to take advantage of a stop ashore for a dip in a sheltered area hidden from the eyes of the general public.
The navigation will then continue to the Piscine Naturali di Budelli (Budelli's natural pools), for yet another swim stop lasting about 30 minutes; we will also pass by the famous (and unmissable) Spiaggia Rosa (Pink Beach). And here we arrive at Cala Corsara, on the island of Spargi, when the last boat will also be on its way back: we will therefore be the last to enjoy the semi-deserted beach, available to us for about 2 hours!
On board the boat there is a bar service so that, in addition to your own packed lunch brought from home, you will be able to use the on-board kitchen by paying a supplement on the spot: the Captain usually serves a pasta dish seasoned with tuna and pesto, called "pennette alla roccia verde" in honour of the landscape and colours of the archipelago.
We will finally return to the meeting point at around 18:00. 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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Meeting point
Palau, Sassari
Frequently asked questions
What happens in case of bad weather?
Se hai effettuato una prenotazione a data fissa e le condizioni meteo non sono idonee allo svolgimento dell’attività in sicurezza (secondo il parere esperto della guida), ti sarà rimborsato l’intero importo pagato. La guida potrebbe proporti una data o un orario alternativi in cui svolgere l’attività. Puoi liberamente scegliere se accettare o meno queste proposte. Se non puoi recuperarla, procederemo al rimborso totale!\n Se hai fissato la data del tuo Voucher Regalo e il maltempo non ha permesso lo svolgimento dell’attività, il Voucher rimane regolarmente valido fino alla data di scadenza indicata sullo stesso.\n
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?
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