Set sail from Stintino for a private sunset cruise to Asinara and the iconic La Pelosa beach. Enjoy swims in crystal shallows, natural rock pools and a regional aperitif as the sun slips below the Gulf of Asinara.
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The last light slides across the Gulf of Asinara as a private sailboat eases out from Stintino’s small harbor, the hull humming with wind and expectation. Guests settle on deck, the salty air pushing gently at jackets while the tower at La Pelosa comes into view—a low turret, white sand, and water so clear it seems to hold the sky.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
3–3.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires basic mobility to step aboard and move on deck
Wildlife
History
Asinara Island moved from quarantine ground to prison island in the 19th–20th centuries and is now a protected national park known for its restricted human access and intact coastal ecosystems.
Conservation
The area is part of protected marine zones—avoid anchoring in restricted sectors, carry out waste, and favor reef-safe products to limit impact.
Reserve your spot on the Private Asinara and La Pelosa Sunset Sailing Tour today and enjoy a trusted, highly rated experience designed to help you make the most of your adventure.
Leave time for parking and boarding
Stintino’s port can be busy in high season; arrive 20–30 minutes early to check in and stow gear.
Bring reef-safe sunscreen
The shallow seabed magnifies sun exposure during the swim stops—use SPF rated sunscreen that’s reef-friendly.
Dress in layers for the return
Temperatures drop quickly after sunset—have a light windproof jacket or sweater on board.
Watch for choppy conditions
Even short cross-sea stretches can get bumpy; consider motion-sickness tablets if you’re sensitive.
Swimsuit and quick-dry towel
For the on-board swim stops in La Pelosa and the natural pools.
summer
Windproof jacket or light layers
Keeps you warm on the cooler post-sunset return across the Gulf.
Reef-safe sunscreen and sunglasses
Protects skin and eyes under strong Mediterranean sun reflected by shallow water.
summer
Non-slip deck shoes or sandals
Improves footing boarding, disembarking, and moving around a wet deck.