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Excursion that allows you to live the history and culture of the area of Capo Caccia and the bay of Porto Conte, the ancient Roman Nymphaeus Portus, the harbor or bay of the Nymphs, naturally protected from strong winds Tramontana, Maestrale and Ponente. A place that had great strategic importance since ancient times. In the western side of the Bay of the Nymphs, on the shore, there is the Roman villa of Sant’Imbenia. The complex is located right next to the sea and archaeologists have unearthed 49 rooms distributed to almost 140 meters long. According to archaeologists, the villa was the retreat of a wealthy figure of that period, who dedicated himself to the so-called “otium”, which means the care of the spirit and the pleasures of the body. But it was also a safe landfall for people and goods. On board the kayak is it possible to reach and visit the most attractive places of the area like the coast of Sant’Imbenia, Pineta Mugoni and the beaches of Porto Conte.

Departure and arrival: Tramariglio Bay, tourist center ArchiMete.

Route: easy and enjoyable, suitable for both amateur and experienced paddlers.

Distance: about 11 km (5.5 nautical miles) round trip, for about 3 hours and a half trip with a break along the way.

Info: +39 327 5909300 – archimete@archimete.it

Capo Caccia, the “sleeping giant”, is the immense promontory symbol of Alghero and the Coral Riviera. It is among the most impressive of the Mediterranean, so that the Latins called it Caput Hermaeum.
Over thousands of years nature has carved inside spectacular caves, both aerial and submerged: among them there is also the Nereo Cave, the largest cavity diving in the Mediterranean sea.
The kayaking route starts from the sheltered bay of Tramariglio and goes on  the western side of the large fjord of Porto Conte, allowing you to enjoy beautiful places like the Tower of Tramariglio, natural pools of Cala Dragunara, the Torre del Bollo (Bollo tower), the Green Cave and the cliffs overlooking the sea at Capo Caccia.
Rounded the Cape, there is the scenery of the island with its beautiful Foradada tunnel, and then coves and bays that nature has carved into the rock. Between a paddle and the other, visitor lives the history and legends, such as those related to the frequent incursions of pirates and corsairs in the past centuries.

Departure and arrival: Tramariglio Bay, tourist center ArchiMete.

Route: easy and enjoyable, suitable for both amateur and experienced paddlers.

Distance: about 13 km (7 nautical miles) round trip, for about 3 hours and a half trip with a break at Cala Inferno.

Info: +39 327 5909300 – archimete@archimete.it

The route embraces the whole western side of the Park of Porto Conte and the marine protected area of Capo Caccia. A tour that reaches some of the landmarks and the most charming district of Alghero. Here the nature blends the charm of history: the stories and legends of pirates that, in the past centuries, infested the sea around Sardinia and in particular to Capo Caccia, an area full of inlets and natural coves, but also of the boats that brought ashore the precious coral, really a “red gold”.
The stories of pirates merge with legends, like those of beautiful sirens darting on the surface of the sea. Probably dolphins, mammals that even today it is frequent to meet while you paddle on this sea turquoise.
The kayaking route starts from the sheltered bay of Tramariglio and goes on  the western side of the large fjord Porto Conte allowing you to enjoy beautiful places like the Tower of Tramariglio, natural pools of Cala Dragunara, the Bollo Tower, the Green Cave, the cliffs of Capo Caccia, the island with its beautiful Foradada Tunnel, Cala Inferno, and then to Cala Puntetta and the Piana Island.

Departure and arrival: Tramariglio Bay, tourist center ArchiMete.

Route: easy and enjoyable, suitable for both amateur and experienced paddlers.

Distance: about 22 km (11.8 nautical miles) round trip, for about 6 hours and a half trip with lunch break at Cala Inferno.

Info: +39 327 5909300 – archimete@archimete.it

Suggestive kayaking tour to live intense emotions in the sea of the great natural fjord of Porto Conte. The Bramassa, in particular, is a delightful beach of pebbles and rocks that are reflected on a sea turquoise-blue. Landing with kayak here is always exciting, both for the environment, quiet and full of Mediterranean bush, and the uniqueness of the place. Halt the paddle and lean out the head on the surface of the sea to enjoy the wonders of the underwater seabed, rich in flora and fauna. On the other side stands the shape of the “Sleeping Giant”, the cliffs of Capo Caccia, which is the symbol of the Coral coast of Alghero. The Bramassa is also a popular destination for snorkeling and hiking. From here, in fact, starts a series of trails that leads to Giglio Point.

Departure and arrival: Tramariglio Bay, tourist center ArchiMete.

Route: easy and enjoyable, suitable for both amateur and experienced paddlers.

Distance: about 10 km (5 nautical miles) round trip, for about 3 hours and a half trip with a break along the way.

Info: +39 327 5909300 – archimete@archimete.it

Full day excursion that allows kayakers to live the south east coast of the Natural park of Porto Conte and Marine Area of Capo Caccia and Isola Piana. After crossing the bay of Porto Conte, kayakers reach Giglio Point and the series of coves and bays that makes a unique and beautiful coastline between Capo Caccia and the bay of Alghero. The Lazaret is a beautiful natural oasis just steps from the famous Bombarde beach. The name is due to the building built in 1722 by the viceroy baron Filippo Guglielmo Pallavicino of San Remy with the aim of preventing any infection of the plague and be a support to vessels in quarantine.

Departure and arrival: Tramariglio Bay, tourist center ArchiMete.

Route: enjoyable, suitable for both amateur and experienced paddlers.

Distance: about 18 km (9,7 nautical miles) round trip, for about 6 hours and a half trip with lunch break along the way.

Info: +39 327 5909300 – archimete@archimete.it

On a kayak to live as protagonists the natural wonders of the Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia and of the park of Porto Conte. Unique emotions! Capo Caccia, the sleeping giant which dominates the Riviera del Corallo (Coral Riviera), symbolizes strength and unopposed nature, and is often even inaccessible. A huge cape of chalky rock located in the western side of Sardinia, which rises up from the sea to a height of 186 metres. At the highest point, we find the meteorological station of Capo Caccia, which hosts also the lighthouse.

The sides of sheer snow-white rock which fall off into the sea, are inaccessible shelters for several specimens of animal; in particular for birds and raptors, which build their nests, exploiting the clefts and ridges of the cliffs.

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Whoever visits the area of Alghero, cannot renounce to a snorkeling trip, including a tour of the cliffs. Capo Caccia, the silent giant which dominates the Riviera del Corallo (Coral Riviera), symbolizes strength and unopposed nature, and is often even inaccessible. A huge cape of chalky rock located in the western side of Sardinia, which rises up from the sea to a height of 186 metres. At the highest point, we find the meteorological station of Capo Caccia, which hosts also the lighthouse; which is one of the most important and visible in the entire Mediterranean sea (visible from around 32 kilometres).

The sides of sheer snow-white rock which fall off into the sea, are inaccessible shelters for several specimens of animal; in particular for birds and raptors, which build their nests, exploiting the clefts and ridges of the cliffs.

A very striking tour, during which tourists are protagonists of an unforgettable experience, enjoying the grandeur of Capo Caccia and closely admiring caves and ravines which can be reached only by sea; including little natural paradises like the Isola Foradada (Foradada Island) and the Isola Piana (Piana Island).
Groups of up to max. 14 persons, are equipped with wet suits, flippers, and diving masks, including a buoy; an expert guide of the seabed of the Protected Marine Area accompanies the snorkeling tours.

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The Active tourism is the “flagship” of touristic offer in Sardinia, a region that proposes many opportunities to live a period of fun and relax in outdoor activities and wonderful natural environments.
The appointment for the Sardinian touristic industry, both national and international, is at Bosa (Province of Oristano) from 12 to 17th march, where is planned the 4th edition of BITAS, International Active Tourism  Fair in Sardinia, organized by Agenzia Sardegna Promozione under the patronage of ENIT, the Italian National Agency for Tourism, which acknowledged “the high tourist value of the event.”
Touristic, but also economic, we might add. Because tourism is a precious sector for the development of our beautiful Island and the national economy in general. The aim of the event is to promote and boost active tourism as one of the major events backing the purpose of developing an “all year long tourism season” in Sardinia. So tourists have the opportunity to have fun with scuba diving, snorkeling tour, kayaking, hiking, Nordic walking, horse riding, sailing and many other outdoor activities.
In active tourism, many touristic companies decided to study and develop new ideas and projects. For example the Technological Multisport Week (TMW), multisport week supported by advanced technologies and developed together Area 3 – A Human Motion Lab and Aqvatech Engineering, companies both operating in the Science and Technology Park of “Porto Conte Ricerche”, at Capo Caccia-Alghero.
BITAS is a strategic fair for the next tourist season and the hope is that the participation of tourism companies is a further incentive to improve infrastructures and networks for a sector that for Sardinia is simply essential.