Portisco
Day 1
Portisco - Mortorio Island
Day 2
Mortorio - Porto Rotondo
Day 3
Porto Rotondo - Golfo Aranci
Day 4
Golfo Aranci - Olbia
Day 5
Olbia - Porto San Paolo
Day 6
Porto San Paolo - Molara Island
Day 7
Molara - Portisco
Detailed Itinerary by days
Day 1Portisco - Mortorio Island
Following a sunrise espresso on deck, head for Mortorio, a wild granite gem where the sea glows like liquid emerald. Anchor close to Cala dei Sassi, exploring the "Pools of Venus," teeming with darting seahorses. As the cliffs pink coral at twilight, let the afternoon melt away beachcombing for sea-worn quartz, then feast on culurgiones—potty-shaped pasta packed with mint and pecorino.
Day 2Mortorio - Porto Rotondo
Go glide west to Porto Rotondo, the polished pearl of Costa Smeralda. Drop anchor near Spiaggia Ira, a crescent of beach where yachts of billionaires create shadows over Spanish watchtowers from the sixteenth century. Ashore, lose yourself on the marble chessboard floor of the Piazza San Marco, bougainvillea-draped villas frame. At Caffè della Piazza, grab an Aperol spritz and observe designer-clad residents argue sailboat rigging over limoncello.
Day 3Porto Rotondo - Golfo Aranci
Go north past Molara's turtle-shaped form to Golfo Aranci, where rustic meets modern. Snorkel the Secca di Capo Figari, a submerged mountain brimming with barracuda, then search Rosa dei Venti for sunset cocktails where yacht crews whisper coordinates of secret grottoes. At Ristorante Da Paolo, the port lights reflect the star-strewn sky while you eat lobster linguine.
Day 4Golfo Aranci - Olbia
Coast into the old center of Olbia, where Phoenician ruins lie on hill slopes. Moor close to the Archaeological Museum then cycle to Pittulongu Beach for a last plunge in milk-warm shallows. Join residents at Mercato San Paolo for porceddu (suckling pig) and carafe wine at evening; the air is filled with laughter and salt.
Day 5Olbia - Porto San Paolo
Sail south to Porto San Paolo, a fishing community with nonni repair nets under tamarisk trees. After a morning swim, claim Cala Girgolu's turquoise embrace and then climb to Monte Coda Cavallo for views of Tavolara's limestone crown. Dine dockside on Bottarga shaved over pasta; the catch is so fresh it tastes like the wide sea.
Day 6Porto San Paolo - Molara Island
Chase the breeze to Molara, an abandoned kingdom of wild goats and Neolithic ruins, before dawn. Kayak to Cala Spagnola, a secret cove where strange forms created from granite by waves. Picnic on pane carasau (crisp Sardinian flatbread) with fig jam; then nap under the shadow of centuries-old junipers.
Day 7Molara - Portisco
Sail around the limestone cliffs of Tavolara on your last day; peregrine falcons nest in old crevices here. Snorkel Secca del Papa, a coral garden whirling with parrotfish, then back to Portisco. At La Sorgente, toast your journey with mirto liqueur; the smell of myrtle and sea will stick to your skin like a vow to return.
