Sailing cruise in Tuscan Archipelago and Corsica

Check in is scheduled at 18.00 on Saturdays at the Circolo Velico, located in the Port of Livorno. All the stowage procedures for luggage and accommodation on board the galley are carried out at the time of boarding, together with the safety briefing held by your Skipper. Then, you will be ready to start the first evening of your sailing holiday, spending the night in the port.  In the early hours of the morning, we will be ready to set sail.

After breakfast, we will leave the mooring with the bow directed towards the Island of Capraia and the Tuscan Archipelago. We will cover the distance of about 30 miles in five hours, departing from Livorno at 8:00. We will arrive in Capraia around lunchtime, anchoring in Cala della Mortola. La Mortola is a small cove characterized by a pebble beach and very clear turquoise and emerald water. We will have lunch on board, enjoying the warm weather of the day. We will spend the day making the most of the sun and sea: swimming and relaxing on the sundecks of the boat. In the late afternoon, we will reach the Port of Capraia, where we will stay overnight.

We will leave the moorings after 9.00 from the Port of Capraia towards the most beautiful bay of the island, the Cala del Ceppo. La Cala is located on the south-western coast of the island and can be reached in twenty minutes of navigation by rounding the Civitata. It is a large, natural inlet created by the descent of two mountains that start from the center of the island. After discovering the underwater, you will enjoy a good lunch on board. The navigation will continue and we will anchor in Marciana Marina for spending the night at anchor or in the port.

In the morning after breakfast we will set sail from the Gulf of Marina di Campo to the beaturiful Gulf of Lacona. The bay we will reach, is a small inlet surrounded by wild hills covered by a lush Mediterranean vegetation. The sandy beach is washed by an emerald and turquois sea. In this wonderful atmosphere, we will anchor and anjoy a tasty lunch. The afternoon is free to enjoy the crystal clear water. At 7.00pm, we will leave following the Gulf of Stella rout and we will spend the night in the Gulf of Margidore

We will have breakfast while admiring the sun rising from behind Monte Calamita, where  one of the most beautiful locations on the Island of Elba, Capoliveri, is located. We will leave without haste, en route to Punta delle Ciarpe to arrive at the amazing Gemini Islands, a destination much appreciated by those who practice excursions, thanks to the rocks that emerge from the sea are an interesting spectacle to be discovered. The stop at the Islands will last all day and we will leave around 5:00pm en route to Porto Azzurro. We will round Capo Calvo to orient the bow towards Capo Focardo where the homonymous lighthouse stands, indicating the entrance to the Gulf of Porto Azzurro. We will spend the night at anchor in the Gulf of Porto Azzurro.

After circumnavigating the Elba, it is time to return to Livorno. In seven hours, we will navigate back to Livorno. Halfway through, we will stop to have lunch anchored in the crystal-clear waters of the Vada lighthouse. The Vada lighthouse is located in the middle of the sea, about four miles off the coast, on the return route from Elba. In the afternoon we will set sail and head towards Livorno where we will spend the last night in port.

Disembarkation is scheduled at 9:00 at the port of Livorno.

Check in is scheduled at 18.00 on Saturdays at the Circolo Velico, located in the Port of Livorno. All the stowage procedures for luggage and accommodation on board the galley are carried out at the time of boarding, together with the safety briefing held by your Skipper. Then, you will be ready to start the first evening of your sailing holiday, spending the night in the port.  In the early hours of the morning, we will be ready to set sail.

After breakfast, we will leave the mooring with the bow directed towards the Island of Capraia and the Tuscan Archipelago. We will arrive in Capraia around lunchtime, and we will anchor in Cala della Mortola. Do not miss the visit of the historic center with its beautiful fortress. The "Forte San Giorgio" dates back to 1540, and it is located on the high ground on the north-east side of the port. Enjoy the breathtaking view while sipping an apéritif, or taste an excellent fish dinner in one of the most suggestive locations at the Hotel Saracino.

We will set sail from Capraia to Macinaggio and we will anchor in front of the Finocchiarola island which is one of the most beautiful areas of the Mediterranean. With its medieval villages, endless white beaches, and turquoise waters, this island is characterized by natural and wild landscapes with low population and tourist density. In the afternoon, we will set sail, orienting the bow towards the south. We will circumnavigate the island of Finocchiarola to anchor in the last bay, the amazing Tamarone Bay, located near the small fishing village of Macinaggio. In the evening you can take the opportunity to visit the town and dine in one of the typical restaurants.

After breakfast, we will sail towards Saleccia beach, located in the northwest of the picturesque fishing village of Saint-Florent. Enjoy the overwhelming scenario of this beautiful beach, characterized by white sandy beaches and transparent turquoise sea. Dive into this warm water and enjoy the sun. We will have lunch and at 5.00 we will weigh anchor to reach Saint-Florent where we will spend the night at anchor or in the port.

Wednesday early in the morning, we will leave Saint-Florent, and we will start the journey to return to Macinaggio with a stop in the wonderful Aliso Bay. This bay is hidden by the mountains that descend sheer to the sea. The calm and atmosphere that surround this place is heavenly. We will have lunch immersed in an almost ascetic dimension. During the afternoon, do not miss the opportunity to visit all the coves of the bay. The skipper will escort you on a geographical patrol of the place with the tender. Around 5.00pm we will leave, heading for Centuri. We will spend the night at anchor. Visit the wonderful fishing village, from which you can also see one of the most evocative sunsets on earth.

We will set sail from Centuri towards Cap Corse. We will arrive, after about an hour of navigation, in front of this beach of clear sand, surrounded by hills that slope gently towards the lunch in this breathtaking location. Make the most of the stop and enjoy a snorkeling session or relax with a nice walk on the beach. In the early afternoon we will leave Corsica, and we will head towards the island of Capraia. After about three hours of navigation, we will arrive at our destination. We will spend the night in the harbor of Porto Vecchio. There you can enjoy an apéritif or dine in one of the local restaurants.

We will set sail early in the morning to reach Baia del Ceppo, where you will enjoy your last swim of the week. Baia del Ceppo is located on the southwestern coast of the island and can be reached by boat in 20 minutes, rounding Civitata. This bay is a natural inlet that is created by the descent of two mountains that start from the centre of the island. Enjoy the suggestive shades of this emerald sea. Make the most of the stop and enjoy the wonders of the underwater. We will set sail to Livorno, being driven forward by the gentle mistral breeze. Disembarkation is scheduled at 18:00 at the port of Livorno.