Sea Kayak in Sardinia

Kayaking this gorgeous coast line was a wonderful way to spend a few days. For a short break from reality this is really an ideal trip. The agrituismo is comfortable and friendly, the family who run it are kind and attentive, plus there is a tiny horse roaming the grounds for bonus whimsy points. I loved the spread at breakfast, homemade jam and bread, delicious coffee. Being part of a small group is ideal for socialising and also having your own space if you want it, and the mealtimes were good fun. Clark knows the area really well and was able to select kayaking routes based on weather conditions and group needs, such proximity to beach bars and ice cream. Having the option of double or single kayaks was great, I’d recommend sharing if you’re new to kayaking. Sardinia is well worth a visit , I love it here.

Johnathan Sell is an excellent kayaking guide. His knowledge and ability to read and anticipate the wind, waves and surf conditions was superb. He was fun, friendly and knowledgeable.

I had a fantastic time in this lovely island, the weather was superb and all participants friendly and ready gor a challenge. Accommodation was superb, I would definitely recommend the single option if solo travelling as it comes at little extra cost. Food was fresh and plentiful, very carb heavy though, I would have liked more veg. Amazing breakfast. Clark, our guide, was brilliant, humorous and flexible. The kayaking and scenery were very rewarding, splendid coastline and turquoise water. I really enjoyed the opportunities to snorkel too.

Very enjoyable.

Clark really knows the weather to make the most of stunning secret spots . One day it was too rough but he curated a fun day visiting caves. Good kit. The Agroturismo , food snd family are wonderful. No wonder folk here live to 100!

Booking this for the last trip of the season at the end of October risked weather issues. Sure enough we lost a day. We were a small group with mixed abilities. Clark managed this well and so did my fellow travellers to make sure everyone enjoyed it. On the cancelled day Clark found plenty to keep us busy. We all left happy. The Agriturismo was friendly and comfortable and the food plentiful and tasty. If you want extreme kayaking to challenge your existing abilities this isn’t for you. If you want to experience real sea kayaking and see a quieter side of Sardinia this is for you provided you are reasonably fit and willing to muck in. I extended to see more of Sardinia.

Firstly only 4 stars rather than 5 because of the weather, which sadly Clark our guide was unable to control. You can get a good idea of the trip from this video. youtu/0OSi0O37e9E This was a fantastic little escape to lovely Sardinia. The agriturismo was lovely, both food and accommodation, though the pool a little chilly at this time of year. The kayaking itself is only 3 days, and I suspect in calm conditions not too challenging and suitable for beginners. However conditions can change. We went in late October, when the seasons are starting to change. There was a fair amount of wind and waves making it all a bit bumpy, and this increased as the trip went on. We had to cut the second day short, and the final day had winds of average 22 mph, gusting 40+, and so kayaking was abandoned. We did however have a lovely time seeing some of the sights, and wine tasting, so all was not lost. I think the conditions made it a bit more uncomfortable for beginners/those with less experience, but I found it fun. Clark was very capable and kept us safe. He at least got to practice his T rescues. I would also recommend spending a day or two before in lovely Alghero, and some of the boat trips to see dolphins and Neptunes Grotto. All in all I would definitely recommend, though as always with sea kayaking, the weather dictates.

We really enjoyed this trip. Clark was a knowledgeable, friendly and safety conscious guide, the group was good fun and the food and accommodation at Agave Agriturismo were excellent. I really enjoyed the paddling around Alghero, which was a good workout but not a huge challenge (which suited me). Somehow, for me, the scenery wasn't quite as spectacular as I was hoping for, but perhaps I had too high expectations after a similar trip in Crete!

The food and accommodation were excellent! The kayaking was enjoyable with interesting cliffs and caves plus beaches for swimming and snorkelling. The sea was still warm enough for this to be fun. It was my first trip with MBA and I’m already planning some more!

I had high expectations- but everything was better than my expectations. Good weather, beautiful nature, clear water for kayaking and snorkeling. Manuel was a fun, good and helpful guide to have on the kayak trips - and Clark had everything practical under control - a good team that made it safe for us. Staying at agriturismo Agave was also a really great experience, quiet, beautiful surroundings, delicious food from local crops, and a good bed to sleep in. and the good company in the group where we came from england, jersey, australia and denmark, and had different experiences with us. Manuel helped us all and served lunch on the beach. super good trip

Our group was great, our guide Manuel was excellent, the accommodation was great, the food great and the paddling was fun.

We had a really brilliant time, thanks to our kind and knowledgeable guide and the stunning Sardinian coast. It was great to get to know the others in our group and the agriturismo Agave was very comfortable with delicious food, and wine 😀 Thoroughly recommended.

Another magical trip with Much Better Adventures. Aside from the lovely location, the success of this trip is down to the wonderful guide Manual and perfect and authentic Agriturismo. The food and family were super and the location ,10 minutes from the airport, is ideal. This trip is a relaxed tip with about 12km - 15km kayaking per day.

Manuel ensured we visited some fantastic spots … he was very professional and friendly. I would highly recommend this adventure.

Great accommodation with hearty food. Excellent kayaking with brilliant guide Manuel. Wonderful location. Highly recommend this experience.

What a fantastic escape for 5 days , this trip was more than just kayaking which by the way was fantastic and varied each day , it was also about the people you meet sharing the experience with you . The food and wine and laughs and hard graft along the way made this a truly unforgettable moment in time with will never be forgotten … thanks to Clark, Manuel and my lovely crew mates … highly recommend

Delicious food, wine, great company, and scenic surroundings. Manuel and Clark were fantastic hosts/ tour guides and I think I can speak for the whole group when I say we unlocked Sardinia’s hidden gems. The family-run Agritourismo was perfect - Lovely pool area, friendly staff, fantastic food and comfortable rooms. And the pasta was to die for! We stopped at some lovely beaches (and bars!) and coves taking in breathtaking caves and cliffs along the way. Sardinia and Much Better Adventures: I’ll be back

Organisation, information, equipment, accomodation and staff - all in all great perfomance. Meeting people from diffenert places adds to the fun.

I just completed the sea kayaking experience in Sardinia and I can thoroughly recommend this. I was a total novice and there were other members of the group who was very experienced and yet the instructor (Dario) was amazing with us all.

I got to go in a double kayak on the first day to feel more comfortable, before taking a single kayak on day 2.

The experience was flexible with our guide taking us on routes depending on the weather and wind. We paddled for an hour or 90 mins and then had time to snorkel or just relax on a beach with our lunch or snacks.

Dario and Clark brought equipment for us (special shoes, dry bags, water etc) although some members of the group brought their own.

We stayed at agriturismo where they grow, cook and prepare the food we ate. It was delicious- I’m pretty sure we all had close to two pizzas in total on the second night of different toppings that was just to die for along with the home prepared speciality pasta from the region.

This trip was excellent. The landscape around Sardinia is beautiful and kayaking allowed us to see and appreciate it from a different perspective. Special thanks to Dario our guide on the water, he was amazing and was fantastic at catering to all the group as we had different levels of experience. And to Clarke who organised the trips and drove us to the coast each day. Staying at the Agriturismo was lovely, all the food is made from their farm, they even roll a new type of pasta everyday. There was a nice pool area which we had time to use in between the kayaking and dinner. The Agriturismo is not near shops so I reccomend getting a few bottles of wine/beer/snacks ect. before you arrive - there are fridges in the rooms as well. I was worried about the difficulty of the trip but it is okay, I didn't have loads of prior experience and my fitness is average, it felt challenging but never so much that it wasn't enjoyable. The group I was with were extremely supportive which made the experience on and off the water amazing.

Firstly the Sardinian coast is beautiful! And we’d like to say a huge thank you to Dario our kayaking guide! He was a fantastic guide, we thoroughly enjoyed our days in the water with you. The Agriturismo’s (Agave) food was incredible! I’d love a copy of all the pasta recipes 😊 The landslide operating side of the tour could do with a bit of polishing. Clark and Dario arrived whilst we were eating dinner. Which is what was advised. However he did not ask our names nor spend very long with us. It really felt like he was just going through the motions. It would be been good to have had him arrive prior to our meal. To get to know us a little better and give us an idea of what we’d be doing over the coming days. The accommodation is basic, it’d be great if there was a kettle and cups/ glasses in the room. On our last day he just dropped us off at the agriturismo with no real thanks or a goodbye.

Brilliant trip kayaking around Sardinia with a fab group of people. Our guide, Dario was fantastic, mindful of everyone's level of experience, knowledgeable and fun We stayed at Agri Turismo Agave, a lovely family farm where we enjoyed, amongst other things, freshly made and prepared pasta, made from their own grains. Evenings were spent chatting over dinner with the group. Accommodation was quiet and comfortable and we had the benefit of a lovely swimming pool.

The hotel and the sea kayaking were both amazing. Great food, great hospitality and great location of the agriturismo- we'd love to go and stay there again! The kayaking was beautiful and our guide Darios was super helpful and made our trips very fun and catered to what our group wanted/ our ability very well. The management (Clarke) was sadly not what we expected; on our first night he was very condescending, didn't seem to know anything about the group. He attempted to explain some 'kayaking' to us all (we all had at least a few trips under our belts) but this was not reassuring and did little to explain what we'd be doing.

We would definitely recommend kayaking around Sardinia and Hotel Agritursimo Agave.

This was a wonderful trip- more than a holiday. It was a real offer to be part of life in a magical little corner of Sardinia. I want to think about what I wanted to know in my pre holiday anxiety:

The hotel is well covered in other reviews but it’s hard not to mention how lovely it is. So clean, welcoming, and just wonderful food. It has revolutionised my ideas about where to stay on holiday. It was 25 to 30 euros from the airport or to Alghero in a taxi and I would pay that again in a heartbeat to benefit from what a haven it was- such a contrast to ‘resort’ type accommodation we drove past in Alghero along the coast.

The paddling itself. I’m 46, about 3 stone overweight and in the throes of trying to keep active while the perimenopause does what it wants. I cycle a short distance to work, and have started some weight training. I had some muscle pain that was sorted with paracetamol, but I absolutely managed the paddling and it was fun and beautiful. I worried about it way too much in advance!

Our guide was Dario, a very experienced guide from Patagonia who was caring and attentive both on and off the water, and just generally a lovely person to meet.

The group was ace - such good company and a lot of fun. It was great to meet everyone and swop stories and experiences. We had some shared jokes in no time. On the water it was very relaxed- possibly because that was the general feel of our group. So there were no speed expectations, and lots of everyone helping each other out.

It was beautiful place. The water was clear and the air was clean!

Bring waterproof sun block for your knees, chin, and nose!

PS my pic is the view from our room

It was a great trip, with really good people, and a great guide in Dario. It offered the opportunity to see the coastline and beaches from a different perspective. The agriturismo was then a superb place to stay and relax after the demands of the day, including the great food.

The Sardinian scenery was breathtaking, the kayaking was challenging but brilliant, and both our group, and guide Dario, were excellent company. We covered 40km of kayaking over the three days plus plenty of swimming, snorkeling and a little hike up to a clifftop tower so the homemade pasta at the lovely little farm guesthouse we stayed at was gratefully received each evening, along with the plentiful breakfast to start each active day. The logistics for getting there from Olbia airport took some extra working out but it all just added to the adventure and an amazing experience. We have already booked another MBA trip since our return.

It’s been a week since we left Sardinia and I’m still on a high from the experience. Beautiful scenery, great accommodation, tasty and plentiful food. Clarke was friendly and helpful, and took us to visit a winery after kayaking one day and for ice cream in Fertilia on another. Dario, our guide, was fantastic fun and always felt in safe hands. The kayaking was obviously the highlight of the trip, challenging at times depending on what the weather was doing but very manageable. To top it off we made some brilliant friends along the way. Couldn’t recommend the trip more.

I enjoyed my sea kayaking in Sardinia trip. The 3 days kayaking were enough to feel a level of achievement but not so much as to be daunting. The kit supplied was fine & the food & accommodation excellent. I would recommend this to anyone wanting an active trip it’s such a good way to see the scenic coastline of Sardinia.

Stunning scenery, caves and beaches, fun and challenging kayaking, beautiful accommodation and delicious food. Felt in safe hands with Clark and Dario. Incredible!

A throughly enjoyable few days paddling beautiful Sardinian coastlines with a great group of like minded and interesting folks. Clark and Dario are friendly and knowledgable guides who took their time to get to know the group. The food in the Agritourismo was fantastic home grown and freshly reared produce and the family were very welcoming. We were well catered for.

Would highly recommend. Their is also a fair bit to visit on land before and after the kayaking.