{"id":12400,"date":"2026-06-01T13:14:05","date_gmt":"2026-06-01T11:14:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nauticalserviceolbia.it\/?p=12400"},"modified":"2026-06-01T13:34:00","modified_gmt":"2026-06-01T11:34:00","slug":"come-abbinare-lescursione-con-i-delfini-a-una-giornata-sulle-spiagge-del-nord-sardegna","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nauticalserviceolbia.it\/en\/blog\/come-abbinare-lescursione-con-i-delfini-a-una-giornata-sulle-spiagge-del-nord-sardegna\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Combine a Dolphin Excursion with a Day at the Beaches of North Sardinia"},"content":{"rendered":"<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">You\u2019ve booked a dolphin-watching trip with Nautical Service. What should you do before and after?<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0The walk takes 2\u20133 hours, but the rest of the day is yours. This article shows you\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">3 ready-made itineraries<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0to go with the\u2019<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">dolphin sighting Golfo Aranci<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\"> to the best beaches and attractions in northern Sardinia. Choose your style: family, couple or adventurer. All with travel times, distances and practical tips.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"1-perche-abbinare-delfini-spiaggia-e-una-scelta-vincente\"><span class=\"\">1. Why combining dolphins and the beach is a winning combination<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Advantage<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Explanation<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Strategic location<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Golfo Aranci is 15 minutes from Olbia and 20 minutes from the best beaches<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Flexible working hours<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Nautical Service offers departures at 9.00 am, 11.30 am, 2.30 pm and 6.00 pm<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Half a day off<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">The walk takes 2\u20133 hours \u2013 the rest of the time is yours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">A variety of experiences<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Dolphins in the morning, the sea and relaxation in the afternoon (or vice versa)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Suitable for everyone<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Families, couples, singles, groups of friends \u2013 there\u2019s something for everyone<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">The golden rule:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Don\u2019t overbook your day. Choose\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">just one beach<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0o\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">just one extra activity<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">. It\u2019s better to do a few things well than many things badly.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2 id=\"2-itinerario-1-famiglia-mattina-delfini-pomeriggio-spiaggia-attrezzata\"><span class=\"\">2. Itinerary 1 \u2013 Family: dolphins in the morning, beach with facilities in the afternoon<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Target:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Families with children (aged 0\u201312)<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span class=\"\">Difficulty:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Low<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span class=\"\">Total time:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a08 hours (9.00 am \u2013 5.00 pm)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tabella-oraria\"><span class=\"\">Timetable<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Now<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Activities<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Where<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Council<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">8:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Breakfast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Golfo Aranci (Lungomare bar)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Order a brioche and a glass of freshly squeezed orange juice<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">9:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Departure: Nautical Service<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Golfo Aranci Pier<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Please arrive 15 minutes early<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">9:00-11:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Dolphin spotting + snorkelling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Gulf of Golfo Aranci<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Children love dolphins<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">11:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Return and exchange<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Pier or car<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Towels and a dry swimsuit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">12:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Lunch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Golfo Aranci (Il Pescatore Restaurant)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Children\u2019s menu (pasta with tomato sauce, \u20ac5)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">14:00-16:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Equipped beach<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Pittulongu Beach<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0(10 minutes by car)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Sun loungers and parasols (\u20ac15\u201320)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">16:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Afternoon tea<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Beach kiosk<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Ice cream or sorbet<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">17:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Return to Olbia or the hotel<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">\u2013<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Tired children (in a good way)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"perche-pittulongu-e-ideale-per-famiglie\"><span class=\"\">Why Pittulongu is ideal for families<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Feature<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Detail<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Distance from Golfo Aranci<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">10 minutes' drive<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Type of beach<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Fine white sand<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Water<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Shallow and safe (you can touch the bottom up to 50 metres from the shore)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Services<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Beach huts, changing rooms, showers, bars, restaurants<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Car park<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Free (but limited \u2013 coming soon)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Rental<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Sun loungers, parasols, pedalos, inflatables<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Safety<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"3-itinerario-2-coppia-tramonto-delfini-cena-romantica\"><span class=\"\">3. Itinerary 2 \u2013 For couples: dolphin-watching at sunset + romantic dinner<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Target:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Couples, travellers without children<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span class=\"\">Difficulty:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Low<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span class=\"\">Total time:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a06 hours (4.30 pm \u2013 10.30 pm)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tabella-oraria\"><span class=\"\">Timetable<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Now<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Activities<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Where<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Council<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">16:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Nautical Service Check-in<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Golfo Aranci Pier<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Sunset departure<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">17:00-19:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Dolphin watching at sunset<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0+ aperitif on a boat<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Gulf of Golfo Aranci and Tavolara<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Including prosecco and canap\u00e9s<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">19:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Return journey and a walk<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Golfo Aranci seafront<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">A photo of the sun setting over Tavolara<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">20:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Aperitif<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">\u201cPier 23\u201d or \u201cKombu\u201d (seafront)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Vermentino di Gallura + platter<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">21:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Romantic dinner<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">\u201cLa Lanterna\u201d Restaurant (Golfo Aranci)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Fresh fish, candlelight<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">22:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Evening stroll<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Port of Golfo Aranci<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Spotlights on the fishing boats \u2013 a magical atmosphere<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"perche-luscita-al-tramonto-e-speciale\"><span class=\"\">Why a walk at sunset is special<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Advantage<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Explanation<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Calmer sea<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">The wind dies down in the late afternoon<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Perfect lighting for photos<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">The \u201cgolden hour\u201d bathes the dolphins in golden light<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Fewer boats<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Most of the excursions take place in the morning<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Aperitif included<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Prosecco, canap\u00e9s and seasonal fruit<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">An intimate atmosphere<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Maximum 12 people on board \u2013 perfect for couples<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">\n<\/blockquote>\n<h2 id=\"4-itinerario-3-avventuriero-delfini-trekking-snorkeling-selvaggio\"><span class=\"\">4. Itinerary 3 \u2013 Adventurer: dolphins + trekking + wild snorkelling<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Target:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Adventure lovers, sports enthusiasts, hikers<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span class=\"\">Difficulty:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0Upper-middle<\/span><br \/>\n<strong><span class=\"\">Total time:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a010 hours (8.00 am \u2013 6.00 pm)<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"tabella-oraria\"><span class=\"\">Timetable<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Now<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Activities<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Where<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Council<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">8:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Protein breakfast<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Bars in Golfo Aranci<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Eggs, bread, fruit \u2013 no heavy dairy products<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">9:00-11:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Dolphin sightings<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0+ snorkelling<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Golfo Aranci \u2013 Capo Figari<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Bring your own equipment (fins, mask)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">11:30<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Quick return and change<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Car<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Hiking boots, rucksack, 2 litres of water<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">12:00-14:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Hiking at Capo Figari<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Trail from Golfo Aranci<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">2 hours round trip, 250 m elevation gain<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">14:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Packed lunch<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Panoramic bench overlooking Capo Figari<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Panoramic view of Tavolara and Corsica<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">15:00-17:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Wild snorkelling<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Cala Moresca or Cala del Sonno<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Access via the footpath (cliff)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">17:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Shower and change of clothes<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Cars or public toilets<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Towel rack and biodegradable soap<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span class=\"\">18:00<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Craft beer<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">\u201cBirrificio Gallura\u201d (Golfo Aranci)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Speciality: \u201cTavolara IPA\u201d<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"trekking-a-capo-figari-scheda-tecnica\"><span class=\"\">Trekking in Capo Figari \u2013 technical details<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Detail<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Information<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Departure<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Cala Moresca car park (Golfo Aranci)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Duration<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">1 hour 30 minutes (ascent) + 30 minutes (descent)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Elevation gain<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">250 metres<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Length<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">3.5 km round trip<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Difficulties<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">E (hiking) \u2013 suitable for everyone, but suitable footwear is required<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Signage<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Good (CAI trail 402)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">What can you see at the top?<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Wild donkeys, peregrine falcons, Second World War bunkers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Panorama<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">360\u00b0 views of Golfo Aranci, Olbia, Tavolara, the Costa Smeralda and Corsica<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"snorkeling-selvaggio-cala-moresca-vs-cala-del-sonno\"><span class=\"\">Wild snorkelling \u2013 Cala Moresca vs Cala del Sonno<\/span><\/h3>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Feature<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Cala Moresca<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Sleep Cove<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Access<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">CAI Trail 402 (a 10-minute walk from the car park)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Path + rock steps<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Backdrop<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Posidonia meadow + rocks<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Rocks and caves<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Depth<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">2\u201310 metres<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">3\u201315 metres<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Visibility<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Excellent (15\u201320 m)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Excellent (&gt;20 m)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">What do you see?<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Starfish, sea bream, sea urchins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Barracudas, moray eels, young groupers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Services<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Nobody (savage)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Nobody (savage)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Suitable for<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Beginner snorkellers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Experienced snorkellers (light current)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Please note:<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0There are no toilets, showers or kiosks at either cove. Bring all the water and food you need. Please do not leave any rubbish behind.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<hr \/>\n<h2 id=\"5-tabella-comparativa-quale-itinerario-fa-per-te\"><span class=\"\">5. Comparison table: which route is right for you?<\/span><\/h2>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Criterion<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Route 1 (Family)<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Itinerary 2 (Couples)<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Route 3 (Adventurer)<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Total duration<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">8 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">6 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">10 hours<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Exertion<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Low<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Upper-middle<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Recommended age<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">0\u201399 years<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">18\u201399 years old<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Ages 12\u201399<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Cost per day<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">\u20ac100\u2013150 (2 adults + 2 children)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">\u20ac80\u2013120 (2 adults)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">\u20ac50\u201380 (1 person)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Equipment required<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Nothing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Nothing<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Hiking boots, rucksack, 2 litres of water<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Reservation required<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Yes (Nautical Service + beach in August)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Yes (Nautical Service + restaurant)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Yes (Nautical Service)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Plan B in case of bad weather<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Pittulongu Beach (it\u2019s always sunny there)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Dinner indoors<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Trekking cancelled \u2192 dolphin-watching trip + Olbia museum<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Ideal for<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Family holiday<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Honeymoon, anniversary<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Solo travellers, nature lovers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<h2 id=\"6-le-5-migliori-spiagge-vicino-a-golfo-aranci-distanza-e-caratteristiche\"><span class=\"\">6. The 5 best beaches near Golfo Aranci (distance and features)<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Here are the beaches to pair with the\u2019<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">dolphin sighting Golfo Aranci<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">, sorted by distance.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area ds-scroll-area--show-on-focus-within _1210dd7 c03cafe9\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__gutters\">\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__horizontal-gutter\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"ds-scroll-area__vertical-gutter\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<table>\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th><span class=\"\">Beach<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Distance from Golfo Aranci<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Journey time<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Type<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Services<\/span><\/th>\n<th><span class=\"\">Suitable for<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Pittulongu<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">10 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">10 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">White sand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Facilities, bars, restaurants, showers<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Families, elderly people<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Bados Beach<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">12 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">12 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Fine sand<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Self-catering (amenities 500 m away)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Surfers, young people<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Sassari Cove<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0(Golfo Aranci)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">0 km (on foot)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">0 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Cobbles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Free, no service<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Snorkelling, relaxation<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Sassi Beach<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">3 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">5 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Smooth pebbles<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Free, free parking<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Couples, photographers<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><strong><span class=\"\">Cala Moresca<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">4 km<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">8 mins<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">A mixture of sand and rock<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Selvaggia (access on foot)<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span class=\"\">Adventurers, snorkelling<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<h3 id=\"dettaglio-rapido-per-ogni-spiaggia\"><span class=\"\">Quick overview of each beach<\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Pittulongu<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Free parking (please arrive by 10:00 am during the high season)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Sun loungers and parasols (\u20ac15\u201320 per pair)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Shallow and safe waters<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u274c Crowded in August<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Bados Beach<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Steady wind \u2013 ideal for windsurfing and kitesurfing<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Less crowded than Pittulongu<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u274c No on-site facilities (there is a caf\u00e9 500 metres down the road)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Sassari Cove<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Just a stone's throw from the port of Golfo Aranci<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Crystal-clear water<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u274c Pebbles (suitable for rock-climbing shoes)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Sassi Beach<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 View of Tavolara<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Seabeds teeming with fish<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u274c Small car park (20 spaces)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><strong><span class=\"\">Cala Moresca<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Unspoilt nature<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u2705 Fantastic snorkelling<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">\u274c Access on foot (10 minutes from the car park)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2 id=\"7-cosa-portare-checklist-per-una-giornata-perfetta\"><span class=\"\">7. What to bring \u2013 Checklist for a perfect day<\/span><\/h2>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Copy and paste this list into your phone.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 id=\"per-lescursione-delfini-nautical-service\"><span class=\"\">For the dolphin-watching trip (Nautical Service)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Swimsuit<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Towel (preferably quick-drying)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Sun cream\u00a0<\/span><strong><span class=\"\">biodegradable<\/span><\/strong><span class=\"\">\u00a0(mineral filter, not chemical)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Hat<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Sunglasses<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Camera \/ mobile phone with zoom<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Medication for seasickness (if you are prone to it \u2013 take it 30 minutes beforehand)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Windbreaker (spring or September)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Snorkelling wetsuit (optional \u2013 the water is around 22\u201325\u00b0C in summer)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"per-la-spiaggia-pomeriggio\"><span class=\"\">For the beach (afternoon)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">A second swimsuit (the first one got wet on the trip)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Large beach towel<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Portable beach umbrella (if you're going to a public beach)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Water bottle (at least 1.5 litres per person)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Snacks (fruit, sandwiches, savoury snacks)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Children's float (if applicable)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Water shoes (for Cala Moresca or Cala dei Sassi)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Diving mask, snorkel and fins (if you have your own)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3 id=\"per-il-trekking-itinerario-3\"><span class=\"\">For the trek (route 3)<\/span><\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Hiking boots or trainers with a lugged sole<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">20\u201330-litre rucksack<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">At least 2 litres of water per person<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Packed lunch (sandwiches, dried fruit, energy bars)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">A waterproof jacket or raincoat (in case of sudden rain)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\"><span class=\"\">Head torch (if you\u2019re going for a walk at dusk)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"ds-markdown-paragraph\">","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hai prenotato l&#8217;avvistamento delfini con Nautical Service. Ora cosa fai prima e dopo?\u00a0L&#8217;escursione dura 2-3 ore, ma la giornata \u00e8 tua. Questo articolo ti mostra\u00a03 itinerari pronti\u00a0per abbinare l&#8217;avvistamento delfini Golfo Aranci alle migliori spiagge e attrazioni del nord Sardegna. Scegli il tuo stile: famiglia, coppia o avventuriero. Tutti con tempi, distanze e consigli pratici. 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