Isola di Spargi e Spargiotto...

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Isola di Spargi is one of my favourite paddles in the Maddalena Archipelago and it's even better in winter when the tourist boats have gone! It makes for a very special sea kayak excursion here in Sardinia but it's a long and committing trip so we only take clients with experience of kayaking around the island.

I start the trip at the lovely beach in Palau. I'm the only person there! :)

I do however have to wait for the ferry to leave first.

I follow the coast initially,

Before heading offshore, into the serenity of the open sea.

A playground for adventure! I can see Spargi on the left, Maddalena on the right and Barrettinelli & Corcelli in the distance. Also in the area are Caprera, Budelli, Santa Maria, Razzoli and San Stefano as well as Corsica being just a short 2-3 hour paddle away! So many options for the adventurous soul.

I stop for a short rest after the crossing at Spiaggia di Cala Corsare. 

Getting back underway reveals a coastline of natural sculptures, rock gaps and a turquoise sea. It's like paddling in a holiday brochure!

I eye up Spargiotto longingly as I've not paddled there before. If you look to the left of the island you can see Bonifacio (Corsica) quite clearly. For another day :)

The Mediterranean Walrus.

A closer view of the stunning rock formations on Spargiotto. I couldn't resist going there! When George Mallory said "Because it's there" he made on of the most profound quotes in Human history, that defines us as a specie, following no logic other than our own curiosity.

Posing on the northeast of Spargi with Budelli in the distance.

Another beach, another amazing view!

I stopped at the lovely Spiaggia Cala Granara & I've not been the only animal there.

These are the footprints of a chinghiali (Wild Boar).

And these prints I suspect were a Donnola (Least Weasel).

My own footprints however, led back to the sea and were lost to Poseidon's realm as I headed back to the mainland after an exceptional day!

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Sea Kayaking Excursions in Sardinia...