In
the middle of the Mediterranean there is the paradise island of Sardinia.
Come with us on a journey along its coast, sail and swim in its emerald
green sea. Learn about its 4000 year history, its customs, traditions,
costumes and festivals. Visit its archeological and architectural treasures.
Taste its mouth watering foods and excellent wines. Discover the beautiful
island of Sardinia, with its Mediterranean climate and unspoilt
beaches, where the sun shines bright and hot for more than eight
months a year.
Our Portisco base
is located in the beautiful "Costa Smeralda" (Emerald Coast),
between Porto Cervo and Porto Rotondo, only 10 minutes from Olbia Airport.
Marina di Portisco, which is a natural green cove, is ideal for sailing
tourism and it offers a variety of services in a warm and hospitable
enviroment.
Departing Portisco,
you can sail to a large number of destinations: Madalena Archipelago
is a natural park of unique beaches, among them the famous pink beach
in Budelli. The wild Corsica lies on the other side of the Bocche
di Bonifacio. Sail the northern coast of Sardinia as far as the beautiful
and untouched island of Asimara and the eastern coast as far as the
gulf of Osorei, which is the preferred habitat of the last popupations
of Foca monaca (monk seal).
Carloforte is the
only populated area in San Pietro island, part of the Sulcitano
Archipelago, which consists of small islands and islets on the southwest
of Sardinia. The island's irregural coasts offer many amazing natural
landings. In these uncontaminated places it is still possible to witness
"la mattanza", the old
fashioned way of tuna fishing. Our yachts are moored in the harbour
of Carloforte that intergrates with the town.
From Carloforte
you can follow two main routes, one along the western coast of Sardinia
as far as Stintino and one along the southern coast as far as
Villasimius. Each route offers various different options, ideal
for both those who seek untouched corners of nature with cobalt and
turquoise waters, and those who prefer a fashionalbe vacation.. You
can hardly find such variety anywhere else. Roman and Phoenix ruins
of the towns of Nora and Tharros lie among exotic vegetation,
romantic coves and well supplied shorelines. Being a cultural and geographical
bridge to North Africa, Carloforte is also the ideal starting point
to Tunisia, which is only 110 miles away.
Wind
and Weather
As far as the climate both bases enjoy the typical Mediterranean weather,
uncommon to middle latitudes with an average temperature without remarkable
variations during the year, which makes the conditions for sailing ideal
for a 9 month period (March to November).
Regarding the winds, you will find a sea breeze from NW in the western
coast (force 4), while on the southern coast the breeze comes from SE
(force 3). The strongest winds in the northern and western coasts come
from N-NW.
Language
Italian/Sardinian
Currency
Italian Lira.
Base Location
Portisco, Carloforte
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