Sailing between Sardinia and Corsica 4 cabins 4 bathrooms

We sail with a maximum of 6 guests. Each of the 4 cabins has its own bathroom.

This week we will barely be able to decide between the highlights of Sardinia and Corsica – there is simply too much to choose from: we will definitely sail along the famous Costa Smeralda and visit the Maddalena Archipelago, we will drop anchor in beautiful bays with emerald-green water, swim and snorkel extensively and afterwards search for the best ice cream parlour in one of the small, dreamy little towns, we will cross the spectacular Strait of Bonifacio and explore the town of the same name, this Corsican fortress city, and more and more….

The trip starts on Saturday in or near Olbia, the small town on Sardinia's northeast coast. After we have taken our bunks and done our weekly shopping, we will enjoy a lovely Italian dinner in the lively town centre.

The Costa Smeralda
The next morning begins with a leisurely continental breakfast. After the ship's safety briefing it is time to "cast off", out of the harbour and set sail. We head for the Maddalena Archipelago, sailing along the famous, rugged and highly indented Costa Smeralda. In the evening we find ourselves a lovely anchorage and drop anchor. Swimming, snorkelling and then preparing something delicious in the galley – that is what a perfect evening at anchor looks like, ending with a glass of red wine in hand beneath the starry sky.

The Maddalena Archipelago
The next morning we set sail again and explore the nearby Maddalena Archipelago. This small, nature-protected island group almost forms a sailing area in its own right. In the lee of the islands, sailing here is like being on an inland waters area even in strong winds.

On to Corsica
We continue towards Corsica. We cross the famous Strait of Bonifacio, where the wind often increases by 2 Beaufort due to the funnelling effect. We approach the town of the same name, this Corsican fortress city, impressively perched high on the white chalk cliffs. The narrow entrance is almost impossible to spot and the houses seem to hover above the abyss.

The Lavezzi Islands
Should we happen to catch a day of flat calm here, no one need be annoyed: it gives us the opportunity to approach the Lavezzi Archipelago, which belongs to Corsica, something that is only possible in absolutely calm seas because of the countless offshore reefs. Here are probably some of the most beautiful bays and beaches in the entire Mediterranean. Bizarre granite rocks, emerald-green sea and bright white to pink shimmering sand, as well as a unique vegetation of fragrant wild herbs, characterise the almost untouched Lavezzi Islands.

Back to Sardinia
We head south again towards Sardinia. There are still so many beautiful bays waiting for us that we had to miss on the way up. On Friday, late afternoon, we approach Olbia again. If we are lucky, we will secure one of the few berths at the friendly yacht club there. In the evening we head into the nearby town centre to round off this varied week with a delicious Italian dinner. And one thing is already clear to us: Sardinia, Corsica – that is something we can do again……