Sports and leisure activities Italy

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

This splendid 21-metre one-off can be chartered by the day for dream cruises in the Bay of Angels. TheItalo began its career in demanding regattas in 2004 and now enjoys more peaceful days taking tourists cruising off the capital. You can enjoy the pleasures of a sailboat that glides along in the wind without any other noise than the waves that hit the hull. The crew will help you discover the charm of the coast near Cagliari, with its limestone cliffs, caves and secret coves.

This historic seaside resort in Naples opened in 1840 and has been frequented by such luminaries as Totò, Oscar Wilde and Richard Wagner. Located in the Posillipo district, at the foot of Palazzo Donn'Anna, it faces the Gulf of Naples, Mount Vesuvius and the silhouette of the island of Capri. It consists of a beach and a large platform on stilts where deck chairs are lined up. Snack bar, restaurant, wifi connection, everything is provided to spend a few hours - or the whole day! - in complete tranquillity.

The coastline of the Posillipo district is occupied by a succession of small bathing establishments that offer approximately the same services: direct access to the sea, rental of deckchairs and umbrellas, and sometimes snack bars or restaurants. The Bagno Sirena is located at the foot of the Palazzo Donn'Anna, a beautiful 17th century building that hangs on a reef and seems to extend into the sea. In the late afternoon, a refreshing swim after a day of sightseeing, facing the silhouette of Vesuvius, is a very pleasant moment.

Il Gabbiano ("the seagull") is a seaside resort in the Marechiaro district, west of Naples. It consists of terraces overlooking the sea, immersed in the lush Mediterranean vegetation. Everything is provided for a few hours of relaxation in complete tranquillity: sun loungers and parasols for hire, seawater swimming pool, bar, restaurant, shaded playground for children, direct access to the sea, parking. The establishment is managed by a mother and her three daughters who offer a smiling welcome and are very available.

Naples does not have its own beach. But along the coastline, several places are accessible for swimming. The most pleasant beaches are located around Posillipo towards Marechiaro. It is better to rent a deckchair, because the ground is not sandy but concrete. There are many bathing establishments under Palazzo Donn'Anna. In Mergellina, small boats shuttle you (€5) to the private beaches of Marechiaro. Finally, some Neapolitans do not hesitate to swim along the coast of Mergellina.

Lido Marechiaro is one of the many beach resorts in the area. Set along the rocky, indented coastline, it has a large platform on stilts above the water, with loungers and parasols lined up. In the evening, the address attracts many customers who come to enjoy the seaside atmosphere on the terrace of its restaurant. If the place is nice for an aperitif, we advise you to dine at one of the nearby restaurants, the trattoria Da Cicciotto or 'A Fenestella.

Is Molas is one of the most famous golf courses in Italy. It has a 9-hole course and an 18-hole course, as well as an academy supervised by Dan Williamson, who comes from a long line of golfers. You can learn the sport or improve your game with the help of advanced technology. A slow motion video will allow you to break down your swing and make the necessary improvements. A radar system allows you to analyze the trajectories of your balls. All the conditions are met for a " hole-in-one ".

The diving centre is located in a cabin in the port of Margherita di Pula. Francesca will welcome you in French and will give you all the necessary explanations to discover the depths of the surrounding area. The dives are suitable for all levels and range from recreational diving to technical diving under Nitrox. The diving time is about 40 minutes, but you should allow at least two hours of time between the preparation, the trip to the site and the return. A medical certificate is mandatory.

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 owner Marco Nonnis is a lover of the sea who transmits his passion to you. Velamare rents out sailing and motor boats for a day or a week. It is possible to rent a sailing boat without a skipper if you provide the necessary certificates. For the uninitiated, the sailing school offers lessons or windsurfing courses. It is also possible to rent inflatable motor boats to explore the surrounding coves. A boating licence is not necessary, but be careful, as accidents are frequent.

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!

One of the best ways to visit the island is at a slow pace: by bike or scooter. The wild south, with its roads and tracks that wander through the scrubland and lead - without really knowing how you got there - to a hidden cove, lends itself perfectly to an escapade on an electric mountain bike. As for the north of the island, less rugged and more accessible, we recommend scooters. You'll find what you're looking for at this rental company. There's a really wide choice (from city bikes to 400cc scooters) and the prices are very reasonable.

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!

This company specializes in discovering Sardinia by bike. From the leisurely discovery of Oristano to the mountain bike tour of a week or more on demanding trails, through the road tour of the island, there is something for all desires and all levels. The proposed tours always include accommodation, breakfast and maps when not guided. Dolce Vita Bike Tours has also concocted two hiking itineraries for those who are resistant to pedaling. An original and sporty way to discover the island.

With its 25 years of experience, Prima Sardegna has become the reference for tourist excursions in the region. Specialized in the rental of kayaks and mountain bikes, the company offers visits to nuragic sites, vineyards, but also hikes in Barbagia. You can even hire a guide to take you to the best spots in the area. The agency also offers cars and scooters for rent. Finally, it organizes cruises to the coves and caves of the Gulf of Orosei.

The Isola d'Ercole Nautical Centre is above all a sailing school for those who wish to learn about water sports. Courses can be taken individually or in groups. The centre also organizes excursions to the island of Asinara and the surrounding area. It is also possible to rent a boat with a skipper to discover the sublime coasts of Sardinia and its isolated coves. It is independent and is attached to the hotel club Ancora.

Natives of the region, Andrea and Veronica decided to create this agency in 2012 to help people discover their beautiful region. Every day a new adventure! What they offer: trekking on foot, by bike, mountain bike or minibus. A wide choice of services to see the white beach, caves and ghost towns, regional history and archaeology, visit fabric and embroidery workshops, share a day with shepherds... It's all possible!

The agency organizes electric bike tours with meals at the shepherds' homes. Alone, with the family or in a group, this is an original and easy way to discover the unusual places in the heart of Sardinia: nuragic remains, caves, preserved lakes, vineyards... Both cultural and fun, Alberto's tours will delight the most curious. For those who love hiking, he will accompany you in summer and winter in the mountains of Gennargentu. Organized, smiling, Alberto speaks fluent French! To discover during your next stay in Sardinia.

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.

Dreide stands out from other zodiac rental companies on two counts: firstly, you can rent an umbrella, a waterproof camera and a Bluetooth speaker in addition to the boat, and secondly, its app allows you to drive autonomously and with the help of a digital map. GPS coordinates will guide you to secret beaches, enchanting coves and breathtaking cliffs known only to locals. You can also hire a larger motorboat with skipper to take you even further.

The Dovesesto is a magnificent four hundred year old sailing ship moored in the port of Gonone. It carries out day cruises in the Gulf of Orosei. The itinerary varies according to the wind and weather conditions. But the captain will make stops in the sumptuous curaçao blue coves of the coast: Cala Sisine, Cala Goloritzè, Cala Mariolu, Cala Luna... A side ladder allows you to get back on board. The boat allows you to visit the sea caves. The departure is every morning at 10:30 am and the return at the end of the day.

Natura in Movimento is a sports association that promotes the Aglientu region through various sports disciplines, and makes you live an experience of total immersion in nature. The team will take you to discover the beauties of the Gallura by hiking, by mechanical or electric mountain bike. Movimento's goal is to offer a new way of vacationing and tourism in an ecologically sustainable way, offering authenticity without the artifices and constraints of the tourist industry. We welcome this concept!

Why don't you try kitesurfing during your stay in Cagliari? This school offers courses for all levels on several beaches around the capital. It's up to you to choose the one that suits you best: the Poetto, Costa Rei in the south-east or the beach of La Maddelena on the Chia side. In 8 lessons, Kitezone takes on the challenge of teaching kitesurfing to beginners, from the theoretical course to the first sensations from the beach to the big jump into the big blue. Advanced riders can learn hydrofoil or freestyle.

For over 40 years, the Porto Cervo Sailing School has been teaching all the secrets of gybing and tacking to children and adults keen to one day sail the oceans. To begin with, lessons take place in the sheltered bay to the north of Porto Cervo and Poltu Quatu. Dinghies are stationed in Porto Cervo and sailboats in Poltu Quatu. Sessions last around 4 hours. The club also organizes week-long courses. The sailboat then cruises in the La Maddalena archipelago. Regatta boats and RIBs are available for charter

One of the finest ski areas in the Alps. It lies at the foot of Monte Cristallo and the Tofane (a UNESCO World Heritage site). The site was used as a backdrop for the 1956 Olympic Games, as well as for some legendary scenes from the 1981 James Bond film, Nothing But Your Eyes. Over 1,200 km of downhill and cross-country trails... Twelve areas with a single ski pass, linked by a shuttle system. In summer, the area becomes an ideal playground for hiking and mountain biking.

This ESA centre is associated with the Miralonga Hotel and offers to explore many underwater sites. With no less than 16 different spots, many of which are located around the island of La Caprera, you can choose according to your level and what you are looking to put in your log book. The center offers all the necessary courses to learn, upgrade or progress in diving. From the "Smile Diver" for the little ones to the "Diver Leader" to be able to teach, the course offers are numerous. ESA is an Italian certification program.

This historical theatre of the city of Padua, inaugurated in 1751 under the name Teatro Nuovo, was built at the request of the aristocracy of the city, anxious to have its own urban theatre. Restored in the second half of the 19th century, it was renamed Teatro Verdi. Recently renovated, it has a resplendent façade. The programme includes classical and contemporary repertoire as well as ballet. During your stay in Padua, do not hesitate to attend a show, provided you plan and book your evening in advance.

For more than forty years, this outdoor company has been one of the most renowned in the northern Piedmont. Monica and her team are real experts in several aquatic and extreme disciplines: rafting, hydrospeed, kayaking, canyoning... If you like strong sensations but with a very professional supervision, then Sesia Rafting is the place to go: descent of the Sesia river, exploration of caves and canyons... Adrenaline and emotions guaranteed for adults and children in a unique setting, in the middle of the wild Alps...

What if you chose to discover Turin and its beautiful parks on two wheels? All the points of interest are approached, with magnificent views of the prestigious and iconic monuments, in a very easy itinerary suitable for all audiences, children and adults alike, sporty or not, thanks to the comfortable bicycle touring bikes or e-bikes. You will be accompanied by expert and friendly guides who will explain the history and culture of Turin through amusing anecdotes and intriguing secrets.

It's amazing what you can find inside this National Park! A few hundred meters from the small village of Stagnali there is a riding school. This is a great opportunity for horse lovers to discover the Caprera scrubland on horseback. For those who can, the best time to book a ride is when the sun is setting. It is then less hot, and the view of the sun shaving off the pink granite rocks is simply breathtaking. The centre also runs courses. Bomb rental.

Rental of all the equipment for skiing. A centre present in the whole valley and in particular in Castelrotto. Mountain bikes, electric bikes, snowshoes, clothes for sale, shoes and accessories. On the largest plateau in Europe, 3,000^m2 of mountain sports equipment! Whatever the season, you're sure to find the equipment you need! The Alpin Sports Company offers high quality products and first class service for active holidays. A good option if you are missing something.

The Sporting Club Sardinia is one of the first rental centers. For 30 years, it has occupied the beach of Porto Pollo to provide the latest equipment, both on the board and the kite. The center gives lessons from the age of 4 years. Hot showers are available for the customers. It is also possible to rent a room to store your own equipment and not have to load and unload it on the roof of the car. All you have to do is rush to the beach as soon as the wind blows in the right direction.

The Associazione Canottiera Giudecca, founded in 1981, gives you the opportunity to practice almost all water sports, from canoeing to windsurfing or sailing, including the Voga Veneta. You can also have access to a small (but welcoming) gym, a conference room (but mostly used for soft gymnastics, yoga...). Children under the age of 16 receive discounts of up to 50%. The teachers are nice and above all well experienced.

This sailing school has seen many children of La Maddalena, and also those of the holidaymakers who come back from one year to the next. Located just in front of the island of Giardinelli, it is just south of the small village of Piras. Individual or group lessons, single lessons or week-long courses, it's up to you to decide what suits your level. Courses and workshops are also organised for children, by age group. Laser, catamaran, the club has different types of boats.