Are you planning a sailing trip in Alghero? We help with itineraries, ports, yacht rental options & other useful information. We are happy to help! This wonderful city is a very popular holiday resort on the island of Sardinia. Our article will help you decide when to go sailing in Alghero. We will also give you some advice on how to plan a one-week-long sailing trip. Take our advice, and let the beauty of Alghero enchant you with its beautiful landscape.
This article gives you an overview of the following topics:
- The climate of Alghero: Mediterranean weather
- Ports around Alghero
- Sail in Alghero! Alghero sailing trips
- Sailing in Alghero: One-week-long sailing tour (North)
- 7 days Alghero sailing (South)
- Marine gas near Alghero, boat gas stations around Sardinia
The climate of Alghero: Mediterranean weather
Alghero is one of the most beautiful cities in Sardinia. The island has typical Mediterranean weather. Summers are long and hot, and winters are wet. In July and August, the average temperature is 24-25°C. November and December are the rainiest. On the parts near the sea, the weather hardly drops below 0°C. In January and February, the temperature is around 10°C. The dominant winds here are the Mistral and the Sirocco. The former is mainly present in the northern and western parts. Several wind turbines have been built, benefiting from the windy climate. If you do not insist on visiting on the hot days, you should visit the island in the spring and autumn as well. The weather is suitable both for travelling and hiking. Would you also like to swim? Then we recommend the period between the end of May and the beginning of September.Check the sailing conditions and wind rose diagram of Alghero.
Ports around Alghero
The port of Alghero
The port of Alghero is 150 metres long. There are 400 moorings for boats, the size of which cannot exceed 50 metres. There are ferries leaving for Genoa, Barcelona and Civitavecchia.
Porto di Santa Teresa Gallura
The port can be found in the Santa Teresa Gallura holiday resort. They have 700 moorings for yachts with a maximum length of 45 metres. The depth of the water is 5 metres. It is a protected port with several great services offered, and there is also a bar and a restaurant here. Santa Teresa Gallura sailing, Boat rental Santa Teresa Gallura
The port of Bosa
There are 120 moorings, and the maximum allowed length of boats is 30 metres. They provide water, electricity and fuel in the protected place. You can eat nearby, and there is also a supermarket. Bosa sailing, Boat rental bosa 
The port of Porto Torres
They have 400 moorings for yachts as long as 40 metres. We can dock in the ferry port with larger boats. There are bars, restaurants and different shops nearby. There are ferries leaving for Genoa, Marseille, Toulon, Barcelona and Civitavecchia.
Port of Carloforte
The marina of Marine Sifredi has 250 berths for sailing yachts and boats up to the length of 60 meters. You have access to services such as Wi-Fi, electricity, laundry, pharmacy or medical care. Carloforte sailing Carloforte sailing
Port of Portoscuso
The port has 385 berths for boats up to the length of 25 metres. The depth can be 3-4, 5 metres at the docks. Water, electricity and waste collection are among the services of the port.
Porto Cervo Marina
It belongs to the best-equipped ports on the Adriatic Sea. This is not only beautiful but also very well-protected. It is also famous for its great service. They have 700 moorings for boats with a size of 6–100 metres. They provide water and electricity at every port.
The port of Cagliari
Cagliari is the largest city on Sardinia and one of the most beautiful port cities of the Adriatic Sea. You can easily access it from the international airport. Thanks to its geographic location, it is one of the largest and best-equipped Italian ports. It is especially a good choice for luxury yacht owners. They have water, electricity and services such as deck cleaning, food supply or medical assistance. There are ferries leaving regularly for Civitavecchia, Palermo and Naples.
Sail in Alghero! Alghero sailing trips
Sailing in Alghero: One-week-long sailing tour (North)
We are leaving from Alghero, and this is where we will return after visiting the marvellous places in the area.
Day 1. Alghero – Porto Conte
14.49 km (9.00 nm)
First, we sail towards Porto Conte where visitors can go for a walk and check out the rich flora and fauna and breath-taking landscape of the Natural Park built-in 1999. Tourists interested in watching birds can even take a glimpse of ravens, parrots, wild falcons, gulls or cormorants. Regarding mammals, many wild pigs, weasels and foxes live in the awe-inspiring park. If you are keen on hiking, follow the tourist tracks of the Le Prigionette forest.
Day 2. Porto Conte – Argentiara
30.96 km (19.24 nm)
The former mining town lies halfway between Alghero and Stintino, on one of the wildest coastlines of Sardinia. Its cosy beaches attract thousands of tourists. It has a calm coastline with crystal-clear water which makes it a perfect destination for swimming and snorkelling. After banning mining activities in 1963 in the town it became unpopulated. Nowadays you can find just a few restaurants and bars here.
Day 3. Argentiara – Stintino
37.04 km (23.02 nm)
You can find the famous La Pelosa beach here. It has sandy shores, and the water is shallow and turquoise in colour. The beach is 300 metres long and might be as wide as 60 metres. You can see Piana island opposite La Pelosa. Be prepared that you can expect big crowds in July and August. They serve delicious fish dishes in the restaurants of Stintino. You can spend the night in the port of the city.
Day 4. Stintino – Porto Torres
20.50 km (12.74 nm)
Porto Torres lying by the estuary of the Mannu River is the second most visited city and the third biggest port of Sardinia. Pay a visit to the Piazza Colombo Square by the entrance of the port. The Basilica of Saint Gavinus is the city’s most significant monument and Sardinia’s largest medieval church erected around 1050 in Pisan Romanesque style. There is a unique cavernous crypt beneath the church.
Day 5. Porto Torres – Castelsardo
29.31 km (18.21 nm)
If you dock at Castelsardo, you can admire the romantic old city and the colourful houses built on the hillside. It is famous for its small handcrafted baskets made by the local women. You must also see the cavernous Elephant rock. It is located around 6 kilometres from the city. You can spend the night in the port of Castelsardo.
Day 6. Castelsardo – Asinara island (Cala d’Oliva)
36, 49 km (22, 67 nm)
The natural world of Asinara island is still unspoiled to this day. Its strange inhabitants are the small white donkeys, popular among tourists. The island is special, as it has been declared as a national park and a natural reserve.
Day 7. Asinara island (Cala d’Oliva) – Natural Park of Porto Conte – Alghero
94, 97 km (59, 01 nm)
After visiting this spectacular island you will spend a long time on the yacht then you can go back to your first stop, Alghero. You hand over your yacht; if you have some time, take a stroll in the city. Are you keen on culinary experience? Choose one of Alghero’s pleasant restaurants to taste popular fish and meat dishes. There are also cosy bars and cafés in the old town. If you would like to swim, you should try its idyllic beaches. Thanks to the shallow water, families with children love visiting the place. Would you like to try watersports? You can go surfing, sailing, snorkelling or scuba diving
7days Alghero sailing (South)
Day 1. Alghero – Bosa 35.63 km (22.14 nm), Day 2. Bosa – Santa Caterina di Pittinuri 21, 65 km (13, 45 nm), Day 3. Santa Caterina di Pittinuri – San Giovanni di Sinis 31, 35 km (19, 48 nm), Day 4. San Giovanni di Sinis – Oristano (Marina di Torre Grande) 11, 57 km (7, 19 nm), Day 5. Oristano (Marina di Torre Grande) – Buggerru 58, 42 km (36, 30 nm), Day 6. Buggerru – Portoscuso 26, 67 km (16, 57 nm), Day 7. Portoscuso – Mandriola – Alghero 154, 02 km (95, 71 nm)
Marine gas near Alghero, boat gas stations around Sardinia
- ALGHERO -Port Conte Marina: Depth:2, 5 m, Working time: 8-18, GPS Coordinates: 40.5926808, 8.2513785
- LA MADDALENA – Cala Gavetta: Depth: 5 m, Working time: 0-24, GPS Coordinates: 41.211471, 9.404426
- PORTO VECCHIO: Depth: 4 m, Working time: 0-24, GPS Coordinates: 41.59104, 9.28352
- SANTA TERESA GALLURA: Depth: 5 m, Working time: 0-24, GPS Coordinates: 41.2448, 9.20658
- PALAU: Depth: 4 m, VHF: 09, GPS Coordinates: 41.1811, 9.3852
- ARZACHENA – Marina dell’Orso or Poltu Quatu Marina: Depth: 3 m, Working time: in summertime it’s open every day from 8.30-20.30, GPS Coordinates: 41.139006, 9.495669
- CANNIGIONE: Depth: 4, 5 m, Working time: 0-24, GPS Coordinates: 41.109322, 9.440733
- PORTO CERVO: Depth: 7 m, Working time: 0-24, GPS Coordinates: 41.136078, 9.527144
- PORTISCO: Depth: 12 m, Working time: 9-19.30, GPS Coordinates: 41.033888, 9.523888
- GOLFO ARANCI: Depth: 5 m, Working time: 8-20, GPS Coordinates: 40.996165, 9.622444
- OLBIA: Depth: 5, 2 m, VHF: 09, GPS Coordinates: 40.916963, 9.524358
- BOSA: Depth:3, 5m, Working time: 0-24, GPS Coordinates: 40.2972019, 8.4848895
- CARLOFORTE: Depth:4, 5m, Working time: 9-22, GPS Coordinates: 39.1347, 8.2981
- CAGLIARI: Depth:7 m, Working time: 8-24, GPS Coordinates: 39.207, 9.122234
If you want to go sailing, Alghero with its neighbouring areas is a perfect choice, thanks to the winds present on Sardinia. Wonderful beaches, watersports and breathtaking natural sights await. Find more Sardinia sailing holidays or choose another Sardinia yacht charter.
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