The charter paradise Sardinia can offer you a lot during your luxury charter: not far from sophisticated coastal towns and prestigious luxury marinas, there is an abundance of original and natural beauties to admire on the second largest island of the Mediterranean. If you want to explore the interior of the country during your sea voyage, the three narrow-gauge railways are ideal for this, because they take you comfortably straight from the coast to the mountainous outback via adventurous, winding railway lines. Enjoy the beauty and originality of the Sardinian landscape on one of these unforgettable train journeys!
The Sardinian coastline is approx. 1,800 km long and impresses with its crystal clear, azure blue to emerald green sea water and white sandy beaches and dunes, which are surrounded by pine groves and partly hidden bays. The famous Costa Smeralda, which is located on the northeastern coast of Sardinia, is especially popular by international jet sets and is considered one of the most noble holiday regions in Europe. This roughly 20 km long, rugged coastline, which stretches from Palau to Olbia, obtained its name from the emerald green color of the sea water. In Porto Cervo, the tourist center, you will find all kinds of high-priced goods and services as well as mooring options for luxury yachts of all sizes.
The counterpart to this is the Costa Rei, which is located in the southeast of the island and which captivates sun-seekers with impressive, beautiful sandy beaches. Also worth mentioning are the remarkable dune landscapes of the Costa Verde located on the west coast and the beaches of the Sinis peninsula near Oristano. The coastal region of Gallura in the extreme northeast of the island is no less fascinating. It forms beautiful bays with its bizarre granite formations. Magnificent diving grounds and surf spots at Capo Testa find themselves among the best in the world. The gigantic granite rocks form caves and are partly covered with the red precious coral. The diversity of species impresses every diver: In addition to sea anemones, groupers, lobsters and squids, even moray eels can be found here.
The nautical infrastructure offers everything you could possible desire in Sardinia: numerous sport- & luxury marinas and ports offer a safe berth and are equipped with the latest comfort. Below you will find a selection of the most important marinas and ports: Olbia, Portisco, Cannigione, Santa Teresa Gallura, Carloforte, Alghero and Marina Sant ’Elmo.
With a luxury charter, you should also pay attention to the culinary specialties. Locals and award-winning chefs conjure up real treats for you: with olive oil and fresh herbs, real delicacies are put together from fish, seafood, goat- / lamb- and wild boar meat. Don`t miss to try suckling pig and homemade pasta as well as typical Sardinian bread specialties (e.g. Pane Carasau)! Typical of the country cuisine are the Sardinian sheep cheese (Percorino Sardo) and the wild boar ham, that has been aged for months, and which is served in wafer-thin slices.
Sardinia has a Mediterranean climate that has a pleasant six-month summer that extends from early May to late October and is hot and dry. In Sardinia you will get around 300 days of sunshine a year.
The following winds can be found in Sardinia in particular: the Mistral, which comes from NW, blows especially in the winter months and brings a pleasant freshness. When this wind sets in during the summer months, it reduces the heat by making the air drier. It ensures sporty sailing conditions!
The Tramontana is also a cold and dry north wind that comes from the Alpine region. This wind often brings clouds that can accumulate in the Sardinian mountain landscapes and on the northeastern cliffs and are responsible for a cloudy view.
The Scirocco, which can wind up from south directions, carries Sahara sand and a lot of moisture with it. This desert wind, which is very hot and humid, can cause fog-like cloudiness and leaves the desert sand dragged along in Sardinia when it starts to rain. As a harbinger, the Levante, which is coming from the east, can be experienced as a very light wind.
The Libeccio, which also comes from Africa from the southwest, can occur quickly and surprisingly. Especially in late summer and autumn, it can cause evening thunderstorms. However, it disappears just as quickly as it forms.
The Ponente coming from the west, which blows from the area of the Pyrenees, is a moderate and pleasantly refreshing wind that occurs in summer and ensures a clear sky and wide view.
Grecale, which comes from NE, should be treated with caution as it is bumpy to stormy. However, it usually brings dry weather with it. The sky is cloudless and the view is mostly clear and wide. The Grecale usually occurs for several days. From June to August, the general wind speed is usually no more than 20-25 knots.
The best time to sail is from mid-April to early October. The area generally offers ideal sailing weather, but never underestimate the winds and always check the weather forecasts. The winds on the northern and western Sardinian coast are mostly constant. The notorious jet effect between the northern tip of Sardinia and the southern end of Corsica (in the Strait of Bonifacio) increases the wind force by 1 to 2 Bft.
