From 3rd to 6th of November we will attend the World Travel Market – WTM London 2014, international tourism fair which attracts traders from all over the world. (altro…)

With first days summery, for lovers of sea and diving begins the irresistible fun to wear wetsuits and tanks and regain the wonders of the marine world.
But before giving vent to passion is good to take into consideration a few golden rules that will make it even more enjoyable diving season long.
A good physical preparation is certainly an important factor. A great help is already from simple everyday practices, how to choose the stairs instead of the elevator, park the car a little more distant from the place you want to achieve, so to be “obliged” to go a little road fast pace, if possible prefer the bike to the car, avoid smoking and taking any kind of drugs. It is essential to perform a medical check-up every year and, besides these few rules, you should practice a bit of non-competitive sports aerobics such as jogging, Nordic walking, football, soccer and all those sports that move in a harmonious way all the muscles of the body.
Therefore, we are almost ready for a dip in the water! But first, especially for those who have only recently started diving or has not matured sufficiently long experience, it is appropriate to review the basic rules of the diving. If the idle period is quite long, it is a good idea to refresh dives (possibly even in the pool) and regain confidence with the equipment. Important tips will come to the instructor who has followed you during the course or the book on which you have studied in order to achieve the diving-licence, the necessary certification to dive.

Finally! It’s time to dive! At the diving or the tourist center you will find all the services necessary to perform diving. So what are you waiting for? Let’s go splash!

10 rules for safe diving:
1) be medically fit to practice diving;
2) keep himself fit;
3) keep the diving licence in efficiency by performing diving during the whole season;
4) prudence with the first dive of the season, always respecting the buddy system;
5) always comply the depth limits of the diving licence that you own and, in any case, for recreational diving never exceed 39 meters;
6) dive only if you are in good health and do not worry if a general malaise should also preclude the dive of your buddy. Never waive the security;
7) Plan carefully the dive, the depth and refresh the conventional signals;
8) Always check the efficiency of your equipment and get to know the functionality of the companion or that the rented;
9) At the end of the dive avoid physical effort in order to promote tissue desaturation of the body;
10) Do not take the airplane for 24 hours after the dive and do not go to high altitude to avoid pressure problems that could be highly dangerous.

And now … mask, fins and tanks and off we go!

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.

Research and technology applied to tourism. It starts from Alghero, in Sardinia, the innovative project TMW, acronym for Technological Multisport Week, experience in active tourism supported by advanced technologies.
The project was born from the cooperation between the sardinian society ArchiMete Ltd., headquartered in Tramariglio (Alghero – Capo Caccia) and specialized in active tourism and, Area 3 – A Human Motion Lab and Aqvatech Engineering, companies both operating in the Science and Technology Park of “Porto Conte Ricerche”, within the wonderful natural environment of Capo Caccia.
Tourism has potential for sustaining development of Sardinia and Italy, but is going through a difficult time due to the international economic crisis. That’s why ArchiMete, Area 3 and Aqvatech studied and launched TMW, multisport original and innovative week. The idea is to link the practice of sports to a unique environment: the area of Alghero, the land Park of Porto Conte and the Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia and Isola Piana. Everything with the support of science, technology and training of the companies located in the prestigious Science and Technology Park of Porto Conte Ricerche.
In this way tourists have the opportunity to live environment and nature through the practice of activities such as diving, snorkeling, trekking, kayaking, mountain biking and horseback riding.

The added value of TMW is the possibility to make a check-up of physical qualities (such as strength, balance, body composition, etc..) during functional assessment performed by Area 3. The same model used by the athletes of Dinamo-Bank of Sardinia Sassari, team that (altro…)

Between the beauties and secrets of the deep sea of Capo Caccia

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1st day
Arrival at the accommodation.

2nd day
Exploring lively seabed, underwater caves of Capo Caccia and unique backdrops of the Marine Protected Area.

3rd day
Underwater tour in the enchanting backdrops of Marine Protected Area.

4th day
Morning: the giants of stone. Snorkeling among the cliffs of Capo Caccia (2 hours).
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Fee: 560,00 Euros per person

For further information please send an e-mail to the following e-mail address: archimete@archimete.it , specifying “Info on the stay” in the subject.

Or, call the following phone nr. +39 327 5909300 – +39.333.6744889 – +39 334 9372278 (from 9 to 1 p.m.; and from 2 to 7 p.m.)

Useful information

Price includes: stay at Alghero Resort Country Hotel in bed&breakfast formula, 4 dives* (2 double consecutives), 1 snorkeling tour including equipment; 3 snacks, shuttle service to accommodations and activities.

*Tank, weight-belt, boat, logistics. No decompression dive.

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Number of participants: minimum 2.

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Recommended period: April, May, June, September, October, November

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The facility chosen for this stay is:

Alghero Resort Country Hotel

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The charm of underwater caves of Capo Caccia and the enchanting nature in the park of Porto Conte

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I day
Arrival at the accommodation.

II day
Exploring underwater caves of Capo Caccia and unique backdrops of the Marine Protected Area

III day
Underwater tour in the enchanting backdrops of Marine Protected Area

IV day
Morning: nature trail and educational at “Casa Gioiosa” (Joyful House), headquarters of the Nature Park of Porto Conte

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Fee: 590,00 Euros per person

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For further information please send an e-mail to the following e-mail address archimete@archimete.it, specifying the term “info on the stay” in the subject.

Or, call the following phone nr. +39 327 5909300 – +39.333.6744889 – +39 334 9372278 (from 9 to 1 p.m.; and from 2 to 7 p.m.)

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Price includes: stay at Country residence Podere Monte Sixeri, 4 dives* (2 double consecutive), 1 guided tour in the headquarter/museum of the Natural Park of Porto Conte, 3 snacks, shuttle service to accommodation and activities.

*Tank, weight-belt, boat, logistics. No decompression dive.

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Podere Monte Sixeri

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The tourist centre ArchiMete operates in the Regional Natural Park of Porto Conte and the Marine Protected Area of Capo Caccia-Isola Piana. Unique environments for richness and variety of fauna and flora, but also for the extraordinary natural beauty and breathtaking landscapes.

In this context, the Centre develops and offers the best excursion packages that enhance the natural, environmental, historical and cultural area. All proposals embrace the different branches of ArchiMete: diving, snorkeling, trekking, kayaking, environmental observation and other activities in nature.

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Staff is also available to study for individual proposals.

The tourist centre ArchiMete works with several top range facilities of the area; offering the most convenient and cosy accommodation which satisfies every expectation and lifestyle of its customers.

For further information please send an e-mail to the following e-mail address archimete@archimete.it , specifying the term “excursion packages info” in the subject.

Or, call the following phone nr. +39 327 5909300 – +39 333 6744889 – +39 334 9372278 (from 9 to 1 p.m.; and from 2 to 7 p.m.)

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The sport centre and diving ArchiMete proposes several offers and packages of activities specifically created to satisfy customers’ needs as much as possible. There is also the possibility to rent rubber boats to discover independently, and in a fun way, the wonders of the Marine Protected Area. For lovers of diving, the ArchiMete Diving Capo Caccia periodically organizes diving courses, with teaching methods recognized at international level. Instructors with twenty plus years of experience, will lead you to discover the wonders of underwater activities. It is also possible to obtain any level of certification, from the most basic one (Open Water Diver), to the most advanced one (Dive Master); including various specializations.

There is also the possibility to buy diving packages and plan a very enthusiastic stay in cosy accommodations.

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Sandro Pileri: owner of the diving center, diving instructor ESA and scuba diving guide* specialized in the management of diving centres. He boasts twenty years of experience in the field of diving. The sea has always been his passion, and he nurtures an uncurbed desire for communicating his love for the marine world to others. He considers safety the most important ingredient to experiencing the sea and enjoying the underwater world. Sandro is also an experienced boatman with nautical licence.

He is qualified to teach the specialty Cave.

* No. 837 sports and diving guides official register of Sardinia Region.

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Giovanni Zinchiri: (“The beautiful Gianni” for friends!) Dive master PADI, certificated CMAS *** and experienced scuba diving guide*. An activity that Gianni leads with passion and a special feeling. He knows deeply the local history and the marine biology and for him every moment is perfect to share funny and curious tales with divers and customers.

Gianni is also an experienced boatman with nautical licence.

* No. 358 sports and diving guides official register of Sardinia Region.

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Sergio Farina: (“Serginho” for friends!) PADI instructor (Master Scuba Diver Trainer 966278) and scuba diving guide* with a long experience in Italy and other countries all over the world (Maldive, Kenya, Red Sea). Professional and motivated, he finds always the right moment for a smile during the diving session or scuba training.
He is qualified to teach specialties PADI such as Deep dive, Digital underwater photography, Enriched air, Underwater naturalist, Wreck, Care for children, Peak performance buoyancy, Project aware, Coral reef conservation.
Sergio is also an experienced boatman with nautical licence and a long experience on yacht and luxury yacht.
* No. 659 sports and diving guides official register of Sardinia Region.

Spin lobster: is the queen of Sardinia and a pleasant companion on every dive. Reticent but at the same time curious, it loves to parade its elegance right in front of your mask. A creature of habit, its feelers are always tuned to one program: the protection of nature.

Sea horse: one of the animals divers admire most for its nice look, but also for its elegant and slow moves. Its presence is a certainty for everybody, because it prefers natural and immaculate environments, where man’s presence is attentive and respectful towards nature.

Amberjack: is often a companion on wall dives and sea explorations. Its unmistakable silver dart lights the blue and is always exciting. It is rather shy and introverted, but as soon as it discerns the bubbles of divers in the distance, it gives a powerful whisk of its tail and curiously approaches.

Grouper: this silent and reticent fish is also very curious, and accompanies every dive taking place among ravines and seabed rocks. It is very jealous of its territory, but it also loves to parade around its strength and grandeur.

Barracuda: rapid, fast and silent. It is the predator par excellence of these waters and it often accompanies your descent and exit from the blue waters. The bubbles of divers are one of its favorite amusements, and it loves to parade along the shoal.

Dolphin: is the most playful collaborator of our staff. It darts, jumps, sings and often peeps out in the early morning from the calm stretch of the sea in front of Porto Conte. Sometimes it is cautious, but get to know him better and emotions are ensured.

Clawed lobster: faithful companion on many dives, above all, the ones in caves. Ravines are its kingdom, and lighting it up with a flashlight is sure to put it on its guard. It is very self-confident because it knows it can count on two powerful pincers…!

But that’s not all! As you can see from the pictures, there are lots of faithful companions of adventure to come across together!

We pay them well. We commit ourselves each day to protecting the environment in which they live; this is the most important part of our “holiday retreat” which lies between nature, history and freedom.