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Nonna Clò is a company that owns several luxury sailing boats offering excursions from La Maddalena, Palau or Olbia. Mini-cruises of 2 to 6 days are also possible to the archipelago of La Maddalena, the Lavezzi Islands or southern Corsica with a highly qualified crew. With a length of 16.75 m, the Sun Odissey can carry 4, 6 or 8 passengers individually or in small groups. The cabins are air-conditioned and have their own bathroom. Luxury services for a privileged trip with friends or in complete intimacy.

To make discover the wonderful islands of the archipelago dear to his heart, this is the challenge launched by Paolo who speaks fluent French. Visit Budelli, Spargi, Razzoli, Lavezzi, all uninhabited, and why not the nature reserve of Bonifacio in Corsica! In calm weather, you can even observe dolphins and all the fauna that accompanies them. Tailor-made cruises for young and old or groups of friends. A local reference not to be missed for its seriousness, its creativity and its enthusiasm! Very good value for money.

Umberto Pellizzari, former world champion diver, is the founder of this club. Several options are available, from standard diving to night diving and even a first dive for beginners. The club is PADI and Wase certified and offers these certificates. The club usually explores one of the 17 sites listed around Santa Teresa di Gallura. Cernia cave, one of the most beautiful spots in Sardinia with its giant corals, or giant groupers of the Lavezzi islands are part of the program.

You never thought you'd come to Porto Rotondo without treating yourself to a - private - getaway at sea? With Tender One, it's done. The company rents boats from 40 to 350 cc. The boat licence is compulsory for boats over 40 cc in Italy, so you will be provided with a skipper. In any case, the rocky bottom is dangerous for those who do not know the coast well. Your skipper will be able to take you to the beautiful coves in the area, those that can only be reached from the sea. He can also drop you off in the surrounding harbours to do some sightseeing.

A variety of offers in this school based in Porto Pozzo (Sassari), 10 km from Santa Teresa di Gallura. For 20 years, this centre has organized courses for three levels of difficulty.

This club organises races and races during the summer.

PADI affiliate, this center offers all possible options, up to the master's degree.

Several proposed horse trips or 30-minute courses.

In this French-speaking structure, you will practice recreational diving, of course, but also Tek diving, for the more experienced. Whatever the chosen formula, the welcome will be professional, which does not prevent a friendly atmosphere. The team is very close-knit, particularly well organized and everyone knows his role inside out. The instructors will take you safely to some really exceptional spots, located near the center, itself located in a very pretty fishing village. A beautiful postcard to take a look at.

Tavolara Diving takes you to the underwater paradises of Tavolara and Molara. Surrounded by numerous calles where the blue turns to emerald as soon as you leave the coast, the islands are part of the protected marine reserve. Recreational diving, technical diving or snorkeling take place on more than 25 sites at variable depths ranging from 10 to 85 m. Supervision is provided by experienced divers who know the depths and passes perfectly. This is an unmissable address for lovers of diving at competitive rates.

Rental of bicycles and scooters in the "village".

Located on the side of the Hotel Le Dune, a diving club with rent and course. The spots are on the Archipel archipelago.

Capo Testa Yachting specialises in chartering and offers several types of cruising yachts. You can go for a day or a week and discover Sardinia from a different angle. The fleet, exclusively composed of Bénéteau boats, offers 2, 3 or 4 cabin yachts. This makes it possible to enjoy a pleasant cruise with a group of friends or extended family. Itineraries are proposed between Sardinia and Corsica. For a short stay, you can opt for an excursion to the archipelago of La Maddalena.

The most famous sailing school in Italy is located in Caprera. This is no coincidence, as in the archipelago there are rarely days without wind. The centre organises one or two week courses for all levels, from the age of 12. Dinghy, houseboat, but also courses on special boats such as yachts or Class 40 regattas, courses to become a skipper or to follow a master class with an experienced sailor, this centre is definitely very serious. The courses include lessons, accommodation and full board.

Between the cove of Cala di Volpe to the south and Golfo Pevero lies one of the most beautiful golf courses in the world, at least for its panorama. The soft green of the fairways meets the emerald of the sea in sumptuous strings. Licked by the sea on two sides, it flourishes on an undulating terrain crossed by a fragrant maquis. Non-golfers can wait in the clubhouse, the restaurant or the swimming pool; nail shoes must be worn on the greens. The golf course was designed by Robert Trent Jones, a famous American golf architect

A varied fleet (big and small engines, with or without license), 20 years of experience and a very professional team. Nautica Mascot's reputation is well established. It is the company we chose to visit the Maddalena archipelago and the excursion was beyond our expectations: simply sublime! We advise you to rent a "gommone" (zodiac) with skipper because the archipelago is vast and your guide will know how to share his little secrets with you and show you the most beautiful beaches while juggling with the wind or the currents. Unforgettable!

The Rumbera is a beautiful 13-meter sailboat that makes excursions in the archipelago of La Maddelana. The skipper's team knows the waters, roads, coves and bottoms like the back of their hand. The departure is at 10:00 am sharp so that you can enjoy several places. You will take the road to Budelli, one of the northernmost islands of the archipelago, famous for its spiaggia Rossa, the pink sand beach. Lunch is provided on board. The return to Palau is around 6 pm. Don't forget your mask and snorkel!

If you want to experience the thrill of sailing on an authentic Genoese leudo , those Latin sailboats once used to transport goods, the Leonidas is waiting for you in the port of La Maddalena or can pick you up in Palau. The friendly skipper Ivan Zanchetta will accompany you from one beach to another on board his 15-metre boat. The Leonidas is a faithful reconstruction that came out of the shipyard in 2006. The project is so well executed that you would think that the glossy teak cabin has seen generations. But it hasn't!

For those who are not satisfied with the joys of the sea, sand dunes and fishes that make circles, this water park is dedicated to them. The numerous attractions are a joy for the whole family. One area is dedicated to the little ones, while the majority of the slides are accessible to all. A kamikaze slide, a river, a soft castle and animations are on the program. A swimming pool was added to the range of leisure activities in 2020. It is possible to eat on site, rest areas and picnic areas are also available.

The archipelago of La Maddalena has the clearest waters in Sardinia and with it thousands of underwater species to discover. There are many exceptional spots and diving clubs to discover them. Areamare has been present since 1989 and gathers passionate instructors who dive in all seasons. This center has the advantage of being PADI and SSI certified. Revision of the basics, courses for beginners or confirmed divers, snorkeling, night diving or Nitrox, the possibilities are numerous. Very serious team.