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Step aboard a vintage lateen-rigged boat for four hours of hands-on sailing, coastal history, and a swim in the turquoise coves between Alghero and Fertilia. Learn basic manoeuvres from the skipper, enjoy a seaside aperitif, and experience Porto Conte’s cliffs from the water.
Step aboard a vintage lateen-rigged boat for four hours of hands-on sailing, coastal history, and a swim in the turquoise coves between Alghero and Fertilia. Learn basic manoeuvres from the skipper, enjoy a seaside aperitif, and experience Porto Conte’s cliffs from the water.
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Operated by Escursì - experience sardinia · Alghero, Sardinia
Sunlight cuts across the Gulf of Alghero as the vintage lateen-rigged boat slips from the quay, the skipper's hands moving with practiced economy. You feel wind in the rigging and salt on your lips, a compact crew leaning into deckwork as the coast of northwest Sardinia unrolls: limestone cliffs, low macchia, and beaches with water the color of melted glass.
easy.
4 hours.
Suitable for most people with basic mobility; requires steady balance for boarding and moving on deck and basic swimming ability for swim stops.
No, there are no toilets on the boat; the itinerary includes sanitary stops ashore, so plan accordingly.
The trip is family-friendly and suitable for most fitness levels, but non-swimmers should stay with the crew on deck during swim stops and wear a life jacket if requested.
The skipper chooses the route based on conditions and may shorten or alter the cruise or cancel if weather is unsafe; refunds follow the operator's cancellation policy.
Yes—this experience includes a Latin sailing lesson and guests are invited to try manoeuvres under the skipper's guidance when conditions allow.
Alghero’s maritime identity blends Sardinian and Catalan influences; lateen rigs reflect centuries of Mediterranean coastal trade and fishing tradition.
Porto Conte and nearby coastal waters are sensitive habitats—avoid anchoring on Posidonia seagrass, limit single-use plastics, and follow skipper guidance to minimize disturbance.
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