Water sports and leisure activities Sardinia

This diving school offers more than just diving. It knows the surrounding seabed perfectly and will take you to sites where you can engage in underwater archaeology. Exciting! They also rent small boats of less than 40 HP which do not require a licence. So you can explore the secluded coves of the beautiful jagged coastline around Bosa in total freedom. The dive centre is PADI certified and offers various certificates, from bubble-maker to Advanced Open Water.

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.

Punta Trettu, although still little known, is one of the best kitesurfing spots in Sardinia. The wind rushes over this calm stretch of water framed by Sardinia on one side and the island of Sant'Antioco on the other. These elements make Punta Trettu the ideal place to start kitesurfing. In this lost paradise, three passionate friends have created a nice village where you can learn the basics of kitesurfing or perfect your style. Designed as a campsite, it is possible to pitch your tent or camper. Many services are available.

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.

At the western end of Poetto beach, this is where many Cagliaritans learned to hold on to a windsurf board, to gybe on a catamaran or to read the waves to better surf them. The very chic Windsurfing Club of Cagliari is located right next to the no less chic Yacht Club. There are many formulas to learn or progress in paddle, surf, catamaran, laser and windsurfing. The club also offers one-week courses for children from 6 to 15 years old.

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.

This small rental company is ideal for those who don't like motorized sports. Forget noisy zodiacs, enjoy the same experience with a paddle or kayak. Giampolo offers guided excursions along the coast to discover 4 sea caves. The trip lasts around 3 hours and equipment is provided. Your coach also offers surfing lessons, with wetsuits provided of course. We love this small, family-run structure that promotes "slow turism".

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.