Hurricane
Well-Known Member
First of all, a caveat is in order: we moved from the Adriatic to Carloforte in 2006, and our original plan was to stay here for a season or two, and then move on elsewhere in Sardinia, and maybe later to the Balearics.
But as it happened, not only we liked the place, but also made several good friends along the way, both locals and folks who have a holiday home in the island.
Bottom line, we are still here, and with no plans to move in the foreseeable future.
So, you might think I'm biased, and probably I am.
Otoh, I wasn't biased at all back in 2006, and there was nothing which forced us to stay, if you see what I mean...
So, my short answer to your question is yes, of course you could.
But there are pros and cons between Cagliari and pretty much any other places in S Sardinia.
Cagliari is very conveniently located near the airport, and the best marinas are at short walking distance from the city center.
Other places like Carloforte (SW) or Villasimius (SE) require almost a one hour drive from the airport (and the first, being on a small island, actually requires also a 40' ferry), but are located in places where it literally takes just minutes to reach beautiful anchorages.
Of which, coming to your secon questions, there's plenty, all within easy reach, and with a good choice, depending on the wind direction.
And of course, crystal clear waters is included FoC in all of them, bar none.
Actually, there are a few nice spots also around Cagliari, but surely there are better choices if you are more interested in a cruising base, as opposed to a convenient base, with all the services a city can offer.
For long term stay, overwintering in Cagliari (as Deleted User will do) and staying elsewhere during the summer might be a sensible choice: horses for courses, as always!
...Though of course it's less expensive to have one annual berth in one marina, rather than two "half years" in different places.
For anything more specific, just ask, either here or by PM/email, as appropriate.
OK - I'm interested
Could you whet my appetite more - could you name (maybe even post a few pics if you have the time) a few of those anchorages that you are talking about.
My initial thoughts are:-
We know Carloforte and, as I say above, we thought it was lovely when we stayed for a night - en passage to Menorca. So, it might be nice to stay a month or two (say end of May to July) and explore those anchorages from Carloforte.
Transfers of an hour or two - to and from the airport dont worry me
The distance from Menorca to the south of Sardinia is very much the same as the distance to the north of Sardinia - in fact the Maddalenas would be further.
It always feels safer making a passage to somewhere that you have been before - you know what it will be like when you get there.
So, yes, I'd like to PM you when SWMBO and I have "kicked the idea around" a bit.
