Experience with a yacht charter Castelsardo not only the classics Sardinia, like the La Maddalena archipelago and the Costa Smeralda, but also the less populated northwest coast. Lonely bays along the national park Asinara invite with small sandy beaches to relaxed snorkeling excursions. Along the coast in the direction of Alghero you can experience the original and undeveloped landscape of the popular vacation island.
Climate: Mediterranean with temperatures between 23 and 30 degrees
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Winds: Scirocco, Mistral
Sailing season: April to October
Yacht charter Castelsardo
Sardinia is well known as a popular destination for yacht charter cruises, especially of course the Costa Smeralda and the Maddalena archipelago. Why not try something new and start your yacht charter Sardinia in Castelsardo on the north coast. The town itself, located in the province of Sassari on the Gulf of Asinara, is already a little highlight. Castelsardo was founded in 1102 by a Genoese noble family as a settlement with a small fortification and was crowned around the year 1270 with a high fortress perched on a rock above the sea. Even today, the well-preserved remains of the castle above the city are characteristic of the townscape. Among other things, the preserved rooms house a museum of the regional art of wickerwork. A walk through the medieval fortifications alone is worth a visit. The old town itself nestles on the hillside below the castle. The small houses are predominantly brightly painted and with its small alleys, cozy cafes and traditional restaurants, Castelsardo exudes a cozy flair.
If you can't wait to enjoy the cool water, jump into the sea directly at the small beach next to the marina. In the immediate vicinity of the town there are many other beaches for swimming: Towards the west, for example, the sandy beach Spiaggia di Ampurias or towards the east more rocky beaches such as Spiaggia Baja Ostina. "For every taste a suitable beach" could be a headline for the region around Castelsardo.
Three classics at once - Bonifacio, La Maddalena and Costa Smeralda
Are you a more experienced sailor looking for some challenging sailing conditions? Why not sail from Castelsardo towards Santa Teresa Galluro and then make the crossing towards Corsica to the town of Bonifacio perched on chalk cliffs. Before crossing the Strait of Bonifacio, they carefully check the wind and weather conditions. Due to the jet effect between the two land masses, wind speeds can be about three to four Beaufort higher than on the coast. The effort is worth it, the sight of the city alone, as it rises almost 70 m above the sea on the rocks, will remain in your memory. Off the Corsican coast lies the Lavezzi archipelago. The several small and smallest islands of the archipelago, some of them lying just above the sea surface, have been classified as a nature reserve since 1982. Because of the protected location, a rich flora and fauna could establish itself here and offers the visitor a beautiful nature experience not only on land. Around the islands you can see scorpion fish, groupers, tunas and starfish while snorkeling. The rather sparse vegetation of the granite islands is dominated by the typical macchia, always paired with fragrant wild herbs such as thyme, myrtle or laurel.
Also the Maddalena archipelago with its main island La Maddalena and the 60 other islands, widely known as a natural beauty, is not far away. So on your yacht charter Castelsardo you will find two beautiful archipelagos within easy reach. The Sardinian coast in the area of the Maddalena archipelago, the Costa Smeralda, attracts with its emerald waters, lonely bays and inviting towns like Poltu Quatu, Cannigione or the illustrious Porto Cervo.
The lonely beauty of the northwest coast of Sardinia
Not only the highlights just described are close by on a yacht charter Castelsardo, but also the Sardinian north and east coast attracts with its spacious beaches, small bays and impressive nature. Not far from Castelsardo lies the national park Asinara. On the island, which has a total area of just under 60 square meters and was once home to a high-security prison, nature is now reclaiming its land in a protected environment. A special feature are the white donkeys that live on the island. This is a species that has evolved from the typical Sardinian gray donkeys through inbreeding on the island. In front of the island many bays invite you to dive or snorkel. Several hiking and mountain biking routes cross the island and on the coast there are many secluded sandy beaches, such as Cala d'Arena, Cala Sabina and Sant'Andrea. Special conditions apply to the island, such as speed and use of the engine when sailing in the coastal area. All information about the area is best obtained beforehand at the marina in Castelsardo, Porto Torres or Stintino.
The northwest coast of Sardinia is almost uninhabited until Alghero. Halfway along the undeveloped coast is Agentiera. Already known under the Romans for its mineral resources, silver was mined here until 1963. The now abandoned wooden buildings of the old silver mine are a mystical legacy and have already served as a backdrop for the film "Surf" with Elizabeth Taylor and Richard Burton.
Alghero - Sardinia's Catalan heritage
Shortly after the former silver mining town, one passes along the coast the national park "Parco Regionale die Porto Conte". Two headlands and the bay of Porto Conte in between provide a protected habitat for the rare griffon vulture, wild boar, weasels, fallow deer, foxes and many other animal species. At Capo Cacchia, the southernmost point of the park, a lighthouse on the limestone rocks shows the way to ships. From the lighthouse, over 600 steps lead close to the rock to the Grotta di Nettuno. The intricate system of the dripstone cave leads a total of almost 4 kilometers into the rock, and only just under 800 meters are accessible to visitors. Behind the cave opens the bay of Porto Conte. Here divers and snorkelers will find excellent conditions to explore the local underwater world in front of the beach Cala Dragunara.
Families prefer the beach of Mugoni, where the water is calm and the vegetation provides shade. The bay already belongs to the municipality of Alghero, a town colonized by Catalans in 1354. The architecture of the old town is still very reminiscent of that time and part of the population, especially the elderly, still speaks Catalan. Experience the charms along the northwest of the Sardinian coast on your yacht charter Castelsardo with the family, or set sail with your ambitious and experienced crew towards Corsica to sail in two countries at once on a cruise with Italy and France.
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