
Sea Kayak in Sardinia
Paddle to remote beaches, swim in crystal-clear coves and spend your evenings indulging in delicious Sardinian food
What's Included?
Activities & Certified Guides
All itinerary activities with expert, local, English-speaking guidesGuesthouse
4 nights in a family-run, working agriturismoMeals
All mealsEquipment
All your sea kayaking equipmentSmall Like-minded Groups
Solo-friendly by design, join our small n’ sociable groups of up to 7 like-minded, active and outdoorsy people…
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What's it like?






























Kayak through turquoise waters beside the towering cliffs of Sardinia’s rugged coastline, exploring sea caves and arches
Snorkel and swim off hidden beaches, chilling out on quiet golden sands backed by epic scenery between paddles
Stay in a family-run agriturismo where you can enjoy local wines and tuck into fresh produce grown on site
Featured as 'an adventure holiday to get the heart racing' by The Independent, and 'one of the best spring breaks in rural Europe' by The Guardian
Key Information
Day 1
Settle in

Check into your agriturismo (guesthouse on a working farm), relax and spend the afternoon exploring the area at your own pace. Sunbathe by the pool or take a self-guided hike to Monte Doglia, then sit down in the evening for a delicious dinner of home-cooked Sardinian food and wine while you get to know your fellow paddlers.
Day 2
Take to the water

Kayaking
Review your equipment and then head out onto the Mediterranean and an area rich in marine life – the Porto Conte Regional Park. Paddle past the towering sea cliffs and caves of the famous Capo Caccia and stop for lunch on the sand at Cala di Inferno. Take some time to snorkel, sunbathe and swim, then continue your journey to Cala di Dragonera where you'll get the chance to try some refreshing ice cream or cold brew. Return to your agriturismo and unwind with a glass of wine, before sitting down to another tasty, home-cooked Sardinian meal.
Day 3
Punta Negra

Kayaking
Explore a remarkable seascape of cliffs, caves and wave-carved arches as you paddle through the unbelievably blue waters today. You'll stop at a quiet beach for lunch and some more swimming – the beaches of Cala di la Donne and Abra Massa are particularly good for snorkelling. Be sure to build up an appetite, as there's more delicious food and wine to tuck into in the evening.
Day 4
The wild west coast

Kayaking
Follow the stunning shoreline of Sardinia’s wild west coast. Swim, snorkel or just chill out, then celebrate the end of an amazing few days with drinks and live music at the Melting Pot Beach Bar on Lido Beach, or at Il Baretto on Porto Ferro Beach.
Day 5
Head for home

After breakfast, head back to the airport and your flight home with plenty of pictures and stories to share with your friends.
The Area
Logistics
Starts
Your agriturismo
Any time on Day 1
Ends
Your agriturismo
Any time on Day 5
Transfers
Your adventure begins any time on Day 1 at the agriturismo (the exact one will be confirmed by your host before departure). If you arrive in time, you will meet your fellow adventurers at the agriturismo at 20:00 for dinner on Day 1. Book any flight which works for your travel plans. The closest airport is Alghero Airport (AHO) and this is recommended by your host.
Transfers are not included, but your host can either arrange a taxi transfer to the agriturismo for you in advance or if you prefer to take your own when you arrive, there are plenty available outside. It is only a 10-minute taxi ride to your accommodation.
If you’re not able to fly into Alghero Airport on Day 1, you could book an extra night or two and enjoy some sightseeing in Alghero. While your host is unable to book pre-trip accommodation for you, they would be very happy to offer suggestions according to your needs and often recommend staying in or near to Alghero's old town.
You are free to depart anytime on Day 5, again you'll just need a quick taxi to the airport which your host can help you to organise.
Travel options
There are regular flights to Alghero from airports across the UK and Europe (some with connections in Bologna, Milan, Bordeaux or Madrid). It’s often easier to search for two single flights rather than a return.
While there are direct flights from the UK into Olbia, it's recommended to arrive early and to set off for Alghero no later than lunchtime if opting for this route, as it can take at least three hours to travel from Olbia on the east coast to Alghero on the west coast via train and/or bus. Taxis charge in the region of €200.
If you have any questions about your flights and transfers, please contact your host and they will be able to help out!
Day 1
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 2 – Day 4
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
Day 5
Breakfast
Lunch
Dinner
What is the food like?

You'll be staying at an agriturismo – a working farm which produces its own vegetables, olives and fruit, as well as raising a wide variety of livestock. These ingredients make it onto the dinner table each night in fresh, delicious Sardinian meals, served in platters of antipasti, pasta dishes, vegetables and meats to share. Typical items include focaccia, pizza, salad, gnocchi, ravioli, wild boar, suckling pig, seasonal vegetables, sheep’s milk cheese and delicious dolce. Local wine is included with dinner. While sea kayaking, you’ll have a packed picnic lunch with fresh fruit, a sandwich, snacks and a drink.
As most meals are prepared and served to share, please contact your host to ensure any dietary requirements you may have can be catered for.
What is the accommodation like?

Agriturismo
You’ll be staying in twin (or double on request) rooms at either Agriturismo Agave or in Agriturismo Barbagia. Both are located just outside Alghero, and are still operated as small family businesses. They are both working home farms and feature ensuite rooms, WiFi, a large veranda, a sun terrace, and a wine cellar stocked with local wines. Both kitchens create amazing meals from ingredients produced on the farm.
Upgrades
For solo travellers looking for their own space, an optional private room can be booked for an extra charge, see Optional Extras for the price. Please request this at the time of booking (this is subject to availability)
This trip has been rated as Moderate
This trip is a great introduction to sea kayaking in the Mediterranean, whether you're a novice, intermediate or more advanced paddler. The highly experienced guides will provide everyone with comprehensive instruction, guidance and encouragement (tailored to the group's ability level) to help make the most of your time on the water.
You must be able to swim in open water. Sea kayaking for extended periods requires core & upper body strength and stamina, and good mobility is needed when getting in and out of a kayak. Each day involves 4-5hrs of steady paddling, approximately 8-15km per day depending on the group and conditions (at times that may be in strong currents or winds). There is plenty of rest time built in too, and the guides will carefully manage the pace so everyone can enjoy the experience. You should be prepared to participate with moving the kayaks, paddles and equipment to and from the shoreline at the start and end of each day, and when visiting coves and secluded beaches along the way.
From May to October the daytime temperatures in Sardinia range from 22 – 30 °C and cool off to 11 – 18 °C at night. From November to April the daytime temperatures range from 14 –18 °C and cool off to 10 – 13 °C at night. Rain is uncommon, so you're sure to get a lot of sun. For more weather info have a look here
Sea Kayaking often requires a flexible approach and adapting to the conditions of the day, so even if bad weather or sea conditions happen, your expert guides will make a judgement on how to make the best of the conditions available, whilst prioritising safety.
Very nice tour, well arranged
Very nice tour, well arranged and highly met the expectations we had from the tour description.




Beautiful Sardinia
Loved viewing the rugged coastline up close in the well equipped kayaks. Bonus all the sea swimming and land exploring on breaks. Food, wine, room and hospitality all excellent as were Clark and Juan. Wholeheartedly recommend.










Memorable 3 days paddling and great digs
We were blessed with great weather leading to stunning paddles on two of our days. The last day's paddle came with more of the now expected glorious scenery, unbelievable rock formations and crystal clear water. It was adjusted to cater for high wind and swell and while we would have enjoyed tackling a bit more of a challenge as opposed to slicing through the polished surface of the previous days, the paddle has to be structured around the those with the least experience. If you're wanting more, then arrange a group of 8 peer paddlers with the Sea Kayak Sardinia outfit. We took our own kit PFD and spray deck though theirs looked of good quality. We were put in Scorpios and they were great.
Accommodation was fantastic at Agriturismo Agave. It was very comfortable. Clean, nice sized room, hot shower, large patio and fabulous food. It's a well run family business and our experience with Monica and her team was spot on. A great location as a base for the paddling. It is that nice that we would stay there again rather than in Alghero. But a car would be necessary.
Overall a fabulous few days, well organised by Clark, with the paddles led by a knowledgeable Juan. Thanks.

Superb kayaking adventure
I loved our kayaking adventure in Sardinia. It was our first Much Better Adventures trip - and it really was flawless. Beautiful seas & coastline, friendly guides, and the accommodation.........I would have stayed there for weeks. Breakfast & dinner were wonderful, the owners were very friendly, and there was so much to eat. A beautiful pool area too. I was very happy!! Will

Best holiday I've had
I had a brilliant trip and met lovely people, a big thanks to Clarke and Bajaman. The accommodation, food and planning was fantastic.



Amazing trip and a fantastic
Amazing trip and a fantastic group. The kayaking was well organised by Clark and guided by Juan. Food was top drawer.
Great trip
Really enjoyed this kayak trip to Sardinia. Met some great people, and formed a nice group to kayak with. The accommodation was great, easy going, nice people. Clark the kayak man arranged everything we needed, talked us through the weather, options, picked us up every day and worked out a route that worked well for the weather, wind and waves. Really good trip, recommend this to solo travellers or couples/friends. Definitely recommend spend a day in Alghero before if you have time, lovely old town. Super trip
Amazing trip - highly recommend
Great bunch of people, fantastic kayaking & scenery, excellent guides !



Perfect days
Wonderful trip in Sardinia with Clark and Manuel. Very enjoyable kayak trips along beautiful beaches and cliffs, not too crowded considering the time of year. I really appreciated Manuel's attitude, really cool and easy going but still professional and responsible. And the agriturismo was comfortable and relaxing with delicious local food!