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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!

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!

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.

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.

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

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.

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...

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.