SAILING HOLIDAYS · LIGURIA AND TUSCANY
SAILING HOLIDAYS · LIGURIA AND TUSCANY
Travel ideas
Hey sailor, have you noticed? From 19 to 27 April, with just 3 days off work, you get 9 days of holiday! Charter a sailboat
If you are looking for a way to make the most of your spring holidays, you’re in the right place! Dea dei Mari gives you the chance to turn just 3 days off into 9 days of unforgettable holiday. What better way to do it than by chartering a sailboat? Here’s how to plan this experience.
Why charter a sailboat?
Chartering a sailboat is not just a way to explore the sea, it also offers many advantages: Freedom to sail at your own pace and choose the places you want to visit. Relaxation: enjoy the calm of the sea and the sound of the waves, far from the bustle of everyday life. Adventure: discover hidden bays, deserted beaches and enchanting places you can’t reach by land.
Planning your holiday
Here’s how to organise your holiday to get the most out of the experience:
1. Choose the right boat, with the right size and comforts, deciding how many people will be on board… comfortably!
2. Plan the routes by choosing destinations and an itinerary that takes weather and sea conditions into account!
3. Book the boat well in advance to secure the availability you want and a discount (early booking), and don’t forget to book your moorings in time.
Useful tips
– Check the weather forecast every day to make sure you sail in favourable conditions.
– Bring food and drinks, as well as equipment for leisure activities.
– Respect the environment: be careful not to pollute and follow local rules.
Conclusion
With just 3 days off, you can enjoy 9 memorable days of holiday by chartering a sailboat. This is the perfect time to unplug and reconnect with nature and yourself. Don’t miss the chance to live a unique and unforgettable adventure!
Have you already thought about where you’d like to go?
or all of them? If you have decided to charter a sailboat, here are some fantastic destinations you can reach in 9 days, including the return journey. Corsica, the island of Elba and Capraia offer breathtaking landscapes, crystal-clear waters and unforgettable adventures.
A possible itinerary
Days 1-2: from Marina del Fezzano to the island of Capraia – 60 miles
Set sail at dawn with the land breeze and reach wild Capraia in about 10 hours of sailing. In the small harbour (which you will have booked in advance) you’ll find restaurants, shops and services. As you leave the island heading south, you can admire the stunning Cala Rossa with its striking rocks.
Days 3-4: from Capraia to Macinaggio in Corsica – 20 miles
A relaxed sail to reach Cap Corse and its bays. The harbour is well sheltered from the mistral, scirocco and libeccio, but watch out for the grecale! It is built right next to the village, which you can reach on foot to enjoy an excellent bouillabaisse.
Days 5-6 – From Macinaggio to Fetovaia on Elba – 34 miles
After a lovely Corsican night, head back towards Elba to reach the famous bay of Fetovaia, a small paradise gulf where you can moor – even overnight if the weather is good. If conditions don’t allow it, you can reach the Gulf of Marina di Campo, a few miles further on, where you can go ashore by tender and stroll around the village, which has everything you need.
Day 7 – From Marina di Campo to Porto Azzurro – 15 miles
Porto Azzurro is always worth a visit! For its sheltered bays if you don’t want to go ashore, or for its Spanish-flavoured lanes, shopping and good drinks. At this time of year you can almost certainly find a berth in the marina, which is almost impossible in summer.
Day 8 – From Porto Azzurro to Portoferraio – 15 miles
On the way back, it’s time to point the bow north, pass the Isola dei Topi and turn east towards Portoferraio. In the afternoon you’ll reach the bay of Portoferraio (remember that the harbour entrance is on the left!), which still keeps its old Renaissance charm – and let’s not forget that Napoleon spent his 100 days of exile here.
Day 9 – From Portoferraio to Marina del Fezzano – 80 miles
It’s the last day: be ready at dawn to set course for Marina del Fezzano, your home port. 13 hours of sailing await you! If the wind is in your favour you’ll enjoy an unforgettable sail, otherwise the engine will take you back to the marina, where a pleasant evening awaits. You’ll have reached the end of a journey full of long passages (250 nautical miles), wild unspoilt landscapes, beautiful romantic anchorages, harbours with a unique old-world charm and food and wine you won’t easily find on land.
Conclusion
With this itinerary you can live – and keep in your memories – a unique adventure between Corsica, Elba and Capraia. Every day will be a chance to discover enchanting places, taste the local cuisine and enjoy the natural beauty of the Mediterranean, envied all over the world. Ready to set sail?
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