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A seven-and-a-half-hour day cruise from Stintino to Asinara National Park that pairs swimming and snorkeling in protected coves with a shore walk at Cala Reale to meet the island’s famous white donkeys. Expect clear water, local food served aboard, and narration by an environmental guide.
A seven-and-a-half-hour day cruise from Stintino to Asinara National Park that pairs swimming and snorkeling in protected coves with a shore walk at Cala Reale to meet the island’s famous white donkeys. Expect clear water, local food served aboard, and narration by an environmental guide.
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Operated by Alemar Escursioni · Stintino, Sardinia
The boat slips away from Port Mannu as the town’s low-slung harbor recedes into blue—fishermen folding nets, a lighthouse watching like an old guard. Sea spray cools your face while the coastline of northwest Sardinia narrows into a silhouette; the skipper hums through the engine and the environmental guide points out the first porpoises arcing beside the bow. The navigation is deliberate: long looks, short swims, a shore stop at Cala Reale where limestone cliffs give way to pale sand and the island’s famously pale donkeys roam with a proprietorial calm.
easy.
7–8 hours.
Light fitness—able to board a small boat, swim short distances, and walk short rocky shore paths.
The meeting point is the Coast Guard square in Port Mannu, Stintino; public transport options are nearby but you cannot park in the square—use nearby paid parking or drop-off.
Yes, the vessel has onboard restrooms for passenger use during the excursion.
Yes—there are three swimming stops at authorized buoys for snorkeling; guides will advise where to enter and exit safely.
The tour accommodates children; infants must sit on an adult’s lap. Supervision is required during swimming stops.
Dolphins are commonly sighted but never guaranteed; Mediterranean monk seals are rare but possible—respect distance and follow guide instructions.
Full refund if you cancel at least 24 hours before departure; cancellations within 24 hours are non-refundable and trips may be canceled for bad weather or insufficient travelers.
Asinara served as a quarantine island and later a high-security prison until the late 20th century; it became a national park to protect its unique coastline and ecosystems.
Landing and swimming are restricted to authorized spots to protect fragile habitats; visitors are asked to use reef-safe products and avoid disturbing wildlife.
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