Nicknamed the secret islands of Sardinia, La Maddalena lends its name to an archipelago of around 60 isles and islands on the northeast coast. The island of the same name is the only permanently inhabited island in this collection. The national park is famous for its photogenic beaches and translucent seas, with Octopus Head Beach being one such example. You will want to pull out your snorkel and plunge in to see what sits beneath the blue. The best beaches include Bassa Trinità, Cala Francese, and Spiaggia di Monte di Rena, but truly, any beach you choose is bound to be bliss. Charter guests can also explore the town of La Maddalena for a charming stroll through the narrow streets.
The Archipelago of Lavezzi is a collection of small, granite islands and reefs located between Corsica and Sardinia in the Strait of Bonifacio. The two main islands are Cavallo and Lavezzu, Cavallo being the only inhabited island of the group. The area is a protected nature reserve with an abundance of underwater sea life, and marine birds, make it a nature lover's paradise. Drop anchor in the crystal clear waters, get your snorkels or laze on one of the beautiful islands' soft, sandy beaches. Lavezzu is also known for its 2 cemeteries, which serve as a monument for the victims of the 1855 shipwreck Sémillante, where 700 people perished.
This picturesque, sheltered bay lying on the northern side of the island of La Maddalena offers beautiful white sands on which to relax along with crystal clear waters to jump in to, and a jetty to take a stroll along and capture some postcard perfect photos.
The beautiful island of Caprera is known as the place where Giuseppe Garibaldi retired until his death in 1882, his home now a museum and the island a national monument. It is sparcely populated and is a heavily protected national park of astounding beauty!
A dazzling delight on the northern Sardinian coast, the Isola Santa Maria is the poster child of paradise. Bleached white sands meet milky blue, sapphire, and tantalizing turquoise shades on the soft whispers of a shoreline. While it’s a popular spot with day trippers and visitors, you are sure to find the warm waters a delight for snorkelling and swimming before climbing back aboard your yacht for a lazy sunlit lunch on deck. Active charter guests can take a stretching stroll to the nearby lighthouse or explore further the National Marine Park of La Maddalena. The National Marine Park stretches for more than 20,000 hectares across the sea and swallows 60 islands in its wake. It’s a whirlwind of remote shoes, pink sands, and sublime dive sites. Flocking with wild birds and sea turtles, this is one of the most evocative archipelagos in the Med and Santa Maria is no exception.
Tavolara is one of Sardinia's most famous landmarks. The island is a limestone massif, over 5km in length and 1km wide. It is inhabited by just a few families and has is known for having a VLF transmittor, ICV which can transmit messages to submarines. The surrounding waters are ideal for scuba diving
Beautiful Baja captures everything to love about the glittering greens of Sardinia’s Costa Smeralda. Just a few minutes from the sophisticated vibes of Porto Cervo, Baja is blue and buzzy. Yacht charter guests are sure to fall for the Caribbean-esque beach of Baja with its floury white sands and gin coloured seas all sitting pretty beneath emerald cloaked cliffs. These sublime waters are perfect for all shades of sports - from scuba diving beneath the blue to windsurfing. Providing the blissful backdrop is the archipelago of La Maddalena, a pleasure playground for sailors and sun lovers. Take the tender to explore the national park with its pink seashell sands and evocative coral gardens. While Baja is a small seaside delight perfect for a little R&R, for those seeking entertainment beyond the blissful bay and local eateries, it’s only a short ride away to the celeb studded streets of glitzy Porto Cervo, granting you the best of both worlds.
Porto Cervo is one of Sardinia's most well-known, luxurious and chic locations. The marina is situated in a beautiful, sheltered harbor. The Costa Smeralda Yacht Club is one of the best equipped in the Mediterranean. With steady winds, this is yacht racing territory, and plays host to regattas such as the Perini Navi Cup, the Dubois Cup, Pendennis, Fitzroy and more.
This glamorous destination is the choice of rock stars and royalty, and it's not difficult to see why. There is a fantastic mix of beaches, wonderful shopping, great night life and excellent restaurants. It's a hive of activity in the height of summer, and you're bound to be surrounded by some of the biggest, most luxurious superyachts in the world.