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Snorkelling in the coves of the Bosa coastline
Explore the Bosa coastline on a snorkeling trip with a guide. Immerse yourself in the clear waters of the inlets of Sardinia, including the coves of Capo Marrargiu and Grotta dei Pellicani
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">A spectacular snorkeling excursion to discover the unique north-western coast of Sardinia: Capo Marrargiu, in Bosa. You will dive into enchanting underwater depths, always assisted by expert underwater and naturalist guides, who will show you all the secrets of this fantastic unspoiled location. On board a comfortable and spacious 8-metre dinghy, you will sail along the rugged coastline. In this naturalistic jewel, you will be able to admire the seabed and landscapes of extraordinary beauty such as the inlets along the cliffs of Isola di Pagliosa and the volcanic cliffs of Capo Marrargiu, where the griffon vulture, the second largest bird of prey in the world, nests. </p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">The itinerary includes several stops and a visit to the sea caves of the grandiose promontory of Capo Marrargiu, including the splendid Grotta dei Pellicani where stalactite formations can be observed.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Itinerary:</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Pagliosa Island</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Volcanic cliffs and coves of Capo Marrargiu</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">The itinerary includes several stops at the most beautiful sites on the north or south coast, depending on the most favorable weather conditions.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Stops will be made to observe griffon vultures with accurate descriptions by the guide. Capo Marrargiu represents Italy's only nesting colony of this specimen, which with its 3-metre wingspan is the largest bird of prey in the world after the American Condor.</p>
€ 84
Walk among the olive trees and guided tasting in Oristano
Discover the secrets of olive oil on this guided tour of an olive tree grove. Stroll through the peaceful grove with a guide, learn how they produce olive oil, and enjoy a guided tasting of the oils.
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">In the countryside of Oristano, there is a company that produces with love and passion extra virgin olive oil, the result of a project started in 2016. A portal from the 1700s, a dilapidated farmhouse, an ancient well and a stone mill they will be the backdrop for this beautiful experience in contact with the nature and traditions of Sardinia.
Centenary olive trees tell a story that fascinates. Only indigenous crops from which oils are born that will be tasted through a sensory journey, led by Paola and Antonello, which will lead you to discover (and taste!) many aspects of olive trees and oil. It will be carefree hours full of curiosities that will make you escape from the daily routine and will also introduce you to this face of the island!</p><p style="box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0.5em 0px; font-family: Raleway, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-variant-ligatures: normal; font-variant-caps: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: start; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; widows: 2; word-spacing: 0px; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; white-space: normal; text-decoration-thickness: initial; text-decoration-style: initial; text-decoration-color: initial; line-height: 1.6; color: rgb(87, 100, 111);"><br></p>
€ 42
Laboratory of fregula in Allai in the territory of Oristano
Live a morning between culture and tradition in Allai, to learn how to work fresh pasta and make the typical Sardinian fregula
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">An unmissable and tasty experience in the center of Sardinia, in the beautiful Allai, a small village near Oristano. Having fun and discovering wonderful and secret places of the island, you will learn how to prepare the Fregula, a typical pasta made according to the ancient Sardinian tradition. Semolina, water and salt will magically create the small balls of a millenary dish and you will live a real ritual among the scents of wheat. There are very few people in Sardinia able to produce this typical pasta by hand: for this reason, you will not only learn how to prepare it but you will become the guardian of an ancient knowledge. The show-cooking of one of the recipes of the Sardinian Fregula will follow, with typical ingredients of the season and after a short break, you will discover the village of Allai, immersing yourself in evocative and fascinating places.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">You can buy a platter of local meats and cheeses with water, wine and coffee (12 € per person to be paid directly on site) by calling the number in the booking voucher.</p>
€ 57
Archaeological tour on the Via dei Viaggianti in Allai in the Oristano area
In the heart of Sardinia, along the way of an historic path travelled by shepherds, merchants and bandits you will start a journey to discover suggestive territories.
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Exploring the upland of Allai, Pranu Olisa, rich in archaeological evidence, we will feel the history of these lands which will lead us to see Domus de Janas (house of fairies), Nuraghes and various engravings. We will be surrounded by breathtaking views! Very few people know the thousand secrets of this upland and you will be privileged to discover them.<br />Once come back to the village, you will explore the historic center of Allai, where we will guide you on a journey through the history of Allai and Sardinia, reaching the Roman bridge and the charming Tree House. Book and experience this unique and unmissable time travel!</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>FURTHER INFORMATION</strong></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>IMPORTANT</strong></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">The experience is only available in Italian from October 14th to November 15tH</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>PROGRAM</strong></p><ul><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Through the so-called "Via dei Viaggianti", you will cross private pasture lands, mostly flat, starting from the Tomb of the Giants</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Arrival at the Nuraghe Sa Pala and Sa Cresia and pause</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Arrival at the Nuraghe Arasseda and the Domus de Janas Sa Cisterra</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Visit of the Roman Bridge</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">At the end of the journey you can taste a platter of cold cuts and cheeses</li></ul><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>TECHNICAL DATA SHEET</strong></p><ul><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Duration of the tour: 3 km</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Difference in height: 120 m</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Difficulty: Hiking (T)</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Duration: 3 hours</li></ul><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">The route requires normal physical preparation for the walk</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><strong>APERITIF</strong></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">After booking, you can book a platter of local meats and cheeses with water, wine and coffee (12 € per person to be paid directly on-site) by calling the number in the booking voucher</p>
€ 33
Kayak rental in Bosa on the river Temo
Have the freedom to explore the beauty of the Temo River at your own pace with this kayak rental in Bosa. Look for local wildlife and admire charming landmarks from the water.
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">A beautiful adventure on your own without a guide, paddling along the rugged coastline of Bosa or exploring the Temo, Sardinia's only navigable river! Rent comfortable and safe kayaks from Bosa in western Sardinia; you can choose from several river routes. You can navigate the river Temo, an ancient waterway, to reach the medieval village. The waters of the Temo will guide you along the walls of the town with a view of the castle. After crossing the old bridge, you will sail towards the Cathedral of San Pietro, which is the oldest church in Sardinia in Romanesque style. Invent your itinerary between wild nature and ancient history!</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">The experience is without a guide, but at the meeting point our local partners will provide all useful directions on the river, depending on the weather conditions of the day.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Possible itineraries</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Old bridge: distance about 1.5 km, duration about 2 hours</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- San Pietro Cathedral: distance about 3 km, duration about 2 hours</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Su Guadu: distance about 4 km, duration about 3 hours</p>
€ 48
Departure from: Oristano
4-day PADI Open Water Diver course in Bosa
Get an international diving certificate by diving in the beautiful waters of Bosa rich in biodiversity and wonders to admire
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">This is much more than just a diving course! Immerse yourself in the wild northwest coast of Sardinia, exploring the colorful seabed of the Bosa coast. With this experience you can spend four wonderful days taking part in a PADI scuba diving course: this is a basic scuba diving course at the end of which you will obtain an international certification. During the course, you can take the opportunity to discover the wonderful village of Bosa, a true Sardinian jewel that holds an ancient castle and the only navigable river on the island, the Temo. Its coastline is full of inlets and magical places. Between the river and these beautiful marine areas, you will dive with experienced and certified local guides who will Dive to 18 meters under the guidance of experienced diversmake you a diver! Dive into this adventure, get away from it all, and get your fill of nature and fun!</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">This scuba diving basic course is aimed at acquiring the Open Water Diver certification with a qualification up to 18 meters depth with PADI international certification issued.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">You will participate in the five practical training modules and three theory classes to learn the rules and techniques to dive safely and independently to a depth of 18 meters.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Program:</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Day 1: Students are met at the diving site at 3 p.m. where they are registered for the PADI course and given manuals and teaching aids. Then participate in the first theory lesson with an introduction to the use of diving equipment and the first rules of behavior.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Day 2: Meet with the instructor at 9:00 a.m. for the first two practice modules of 20 minutes each with a boat outing. At the first practice lesson, scuba equipment, including the ARA rebreather, is provided; we then reach the site of the first dive where the students will perform the first exercises such as knowing how to put on scuba equipment, breathing, compensating mask and eardrums, emptying the mask from possible water ingress, taking off and putting back the regulator in the mouth among other things. In the afternoon by 3 p.m., the second theory session will be held.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Day 3: Meeting at 9:00 a.m. to go out to sea in a dinghy for the third and fourth practical modules with diving to a depth of 18 meters. In the afternoon by 3:00 pm third theory session will be held.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">- Day 4: In the morning at 9:00 a.m. we will go out to sea for the last practice module, at the end of which the course will be concluded and there will be the delivery of certificates.</p>
€ 630
Rent an e-bike from Oristano and live your holiday in Sardinia
Rent an e-bike in Oristano and explore Sardinia at your own pace. Whizz around this historic city and see the Piazza Eleonora d'Arborea, the Santa Maria Assunta Cathedral, and many other sights.
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Rent your electric bike in Oristano and explore its beautiful territory, from the fantastic west coast to the inner areas of central Sardinia. An evocative experience awaits you among wild itineraries with a unique charm. You will rediscover the pleasure of moving without having to deal with the daily stress of traffic and parking. A real adventure in comfort, discovering the island in a slow, fun and sustainable way.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Ebike details: 2016 Giant e-bike, SyncDrive engine, daily autonomy of about 80 km</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">The deposit for the rental, to be paid on site at the time of collection of the bike, is 150 €, which will be returned at the time of delivery of the vehicle if it will be returned in the same state in which it was rented.</p>
€ 48
3-hour Quad bike tour in the Bosa area
Enjoy an adrenaline-inducing quad experience as you ride along the coastline or through the countryside. Discover the charming nature of the territory of Bosa on this guided tour
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Enjoy an exciting quad experience in Bosa, a picturesque town overlooking the sea. Ride with a guide along adventurous loop circuits, with 2 swim stops at the beaches of Columbargia and Ischia Ruggia. Soak in sweeping panoramic views from the Capo Marrargiu coastline to the Sinis peninsula.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Follow a circular route of more than 30 km, including asphalt and dirt roads, valleys, cliffs, sand dunes, descents, and ascents that are often winding and of medium difficulty.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">With a bit of luck, see the flight of the great Griffon Vulture, a typical bird of this locality. Watch the route unfold through the maze of dirt tracks that characterize the coastal stretch of Tresnuraghes, south of Bosa, with your guide leading the way.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">About 2 km in, reach the village of Tresnuraghes and take the rural road leading to the Aragonese Tower of Foghe and San Marco. In the first loop, reach the beach of Columbargia at the foot of the promontory, where you will stop for about 20 minutes.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Then, take the dirt road to reach the tower of Ischia Ruggia with the beaches and cliffs of Torolo and Ischia Ruggia, and stop for 20 minutes. Get back on the main road, driving through an adventurous winding route back to the starting point.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em"><br /></p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">After a few more kilometers, reach the last of the towers, the Aragonese tower of Foghe, from where you can admire the basalt coast of Cabu Nieddu.</p>
€ 167
Allai city tour and visit to the tree house
With this guided tour you will begin a journey of discovery of Allai starting from one of the symbolic monuments of this small village, the Roman Bridge: you will discover the history of its thousand-year-old arches.
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">You will then enter the historic center to visit its picturesque squares surrounded by objects of rural life and where you can also choose to visit the CIMA, Civic Museum of Allai. You will continue exploring the village by discovering a 16th-century church and a mural depicting a moment in the village's daily life. Historic and modern architecture coexist in this small village: witness the majestic construction of the Tree House, the only public structure in all of Italy, built on the banks of the Rio Massari, from the top of which you will observe the surrounding landscape from an unusual vantage point.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">FURTHER INFORMATION</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">PROGRAM</p><ul><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">9:00 am: Meeting in Via Parrocchia 23. Historical and geographical excursus of the territory of Allai</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Moving towards the Roman Bridge about 500 meters from the historic center. We will discover together the fascinating history of this monument, symbol of a territory of passage</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">You will continue the tour to the squares of the historic center: Piazza Falò and Piazza Sant'Isidoro preserve elements of the past of the country</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">OPTIONAL: Tour of the CIMA, Civic Museum of Allai. This museum houses an interesting exhibit of artifacts, spanning the history of the Allai area from prehistoric to medieval times. Every nook and cranny of the museum is an open window to a millennia-old past that will allow you to take a journey through time.<br />(<em>If you decide to visit the museum, the ticket cost is €6 for adults, €4 from 12 to 17 years old, free for children under 12 and people with disabilities</em>).</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Moving on to Balli Square and the adjacent Putzu Mannu, one of the 3 main wells within which important finds were discovered</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">You will continue the tour to the Church of the Holy Spirit, dating back to 1503</li><li style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Finally, you will conclude the journey through the streets of Allai with the symbol of this country, the fairy-tale Tree House, and the guide will retrace the moments that saw its construction on the banks of the Rio Massari</li></ul><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">APERITIF</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:rgb( 87 , 100 , 111 );margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">After booking, you can book a platter of local meats and cheeses with water, wine and coffee (12 € per person to be paid directly on-site) by calling the number in the booking voucher.</p>
€ 18
Underwater Baptism in the Bosa Coast
Explore the underwater world of Sardinia on this scuba diving for beginners adventure. Learn the basics of scuba diving and dive into the clear water to see the colorful sea life under the surface.
<p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">Do you want to explore the clear waters of the west coast of Sardinia without a license? Dive into this diving excursion in the Bosa Sea and you can easily and safely make an extraordinary underwater experience, experiencing the thrill of breathing underwater. You will dive into the sea within the first 5/6 meters deep with all the diving equipment and always assisted by professional instructors.</p><p style="font-size:14px;line-height:1.6;color:#57646f;margin-top:0.5em;margin-bottom:0.5em">It will be a first orientation lesson on basic techniques regarding safety standards related to diving, underwater environments and the correct use of equipment. The rest will be pure fun in contact with evocative and fantastic underwater environments, to discover the extraordinary Sardinian backdrops. Book and venture out!</p>
€ 119