Board a dinghy from Porto San Paolo and snorkel crystal-clear coves around Molara and Tavolara, including the Chrisso wreck. This guided half-day tour highlights dramatic limestone cliffs, Posidonia meadows and concentrated marine life in a protected area.
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You push off from Porto San Paolo with the dinghy cutting through water so clear you can read the seabed. Sea spray stings your cheeks, shoals scatter like living coins below, and the white wall of Tavolara rises ahead—an abrupt limestone cliff that seems to dare you to get closer.
Difficulty
easy
Duration
4 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for people with basic swimming ability and light aerobic fitness; comfortable in open water.
Wildlife
History
Tavolara’s steep island was home to the small Bertoleoni family ‘kingdom’ in the 19th century and has long been tied to local fishing traditions.
Conservation
The area is a designated Marine Protected Area—avoid touching seagrass (Posidonia), do not take marine life and follow guide instructions to protect habitats.
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Morning departures for calmer seas
Choose early slots—winds typically pick up in the afternoon and mornings have the best visibility for snorkeling.
Bring reef‑safe sunscreen
Sunscreen is essential; choose reef-safe formulas to protect Posidonia and marine life.
Wear water shoes or reef sandals
Rocky boarding points and shallow coves are easier to navigate with protective footwear.
Know your swimming limits
Be honest about your comfort in open water; guides will pair less confident swimmers with calmer spots and flotation.
Swimsuit
Wear a comfortable suit for long swims and quick redressing on board.
summer
Reef‑safe sunscreen
Protects skin and the marine environment—many MPAs require it.
summer
Quick‑dry towel or pack towel
Dries fast on the boat and takes up little space in your bag.
Waterproof dry bag
Keeps phone, ID and a light layer safe from spray while on the dinghy.