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Alternative
edens
Off-the-beaten-track marinas
to moor at, each with their
own unique vibe, picked
by Jordana Reuben YechielC
hoosing the right marinas for your cruising
schedule is important for guests as well as
crew. The port should be conveniently close
to the places you wish to visit and, first rule of thumb,
should have pleasant, sheltered bays nearby to enjoy
with your boat. There is of course the functionality
checklist for services that go on behind the scenes,
such as dry cleaners, good places to restock on food,
drink and flowers etc. But there are front-of-house
considerations too. For ladies, a good hairdresser is
vital to fix the mess the ocean and jet skis create.
Shopping is also important, and not just for clothes.
It’s great to find nice candles for the boat or local
delicacies such as a fabulous tapenade to serve
guests in the afternoon. And, last but not least,
the perfect dockside café to have a morning
cappuccino, read a newspaper and watch the
world pass by.Boat notesThis marina provides
excellent shelter when the winds kick
up. The Romans appreciated this –
PortoRotondowasbuiltinthe1960s
buttherearetwocolumnsatthe
entrancethatdatefromRomantimes.
With space for 600 boats, refueling
facilities and excellent boat services,
support and tenders, it’s totally keyed
up for superyachts – but it is just as
pricey as Porto Cervo.
WheretoeatFor lunch go to Il
Pomodoro for the best pizza in town.
Stop for a prosecco, Sardinian cold
cuts and pecorino cheese at Assaggia,
anddineatDaGiovanninoforgreat
seafoodandcrudités–andthewinelist
is phenomenal. Those wanting Italian
should try S’Astore.
Hang outLa Pinta or Sazer cocktail bars
are great for an after dinner drink or
three. Both are in the center of town.
The young and fun break away and
hit the Country Club. Not one for thePorto Rotondo, Sardinia, Italy
Porto Rotondo is a favorite with yacht owners and guests. Situated in the
stunning southern part of the Gulf of Cugnana, it has a totally different feel
to better known Porto Cervo, only a 20 minute cruise away. It is more family
friendly and relaxed and has an abundance of shops, cafés, restaurants and
tiny piazzas to explore. It’s the perfect place to stroll around, boat watch or
shop (make sure to check out the fabulous local jewelry stores). There are also
two small, quiet beaches right near the port if you are looking for a day
on land or have children itching to use their buckets and spades.Left: Fendi’s look for SS18.
Below: Gucci bracelet,
net-a-porter.com. Right:
La Pasqualina ice cream
store, Porto CervoItalian actress
Isabella Rossellini
on Porto Rotondo
beach in the 1960sLocal classic
Porto Cervo
Some people can’t go to Sardinia
without calling at Porto Cervo or dropping
anchor outside the famous Hotel Cala di Volpe.
It’s dinner at Madai, a new hotspot in the port,
and clubbing at Billionaire nightclub, a landmark
that lives up to its name. However, the one place
that truly brings everyone together is
La Pasqualina, the new ice cream parlor in the
port – the perfect antidote to a long hot day.
The 436ftAl Mirqab, 210ftLady Marina
and 240ftPlan Bhave all been
spotted here.golfers, it’s an exclusive nightclub that
sits on the hill with views over Porto
Rotondo. Make sure to arrive before
1am to avoid mayhem at the door.
Who goes Still very Euro chic, but
without the formality of Porto Cervo,
it’s the kind of crowd that wears
Valentino skirts with a T-shirt tied in a
knot, gladiator sandals and a messy bun.
Hot tip Some serious shopping can be
done here. The Piazza Quadra is at the
heart of Porto Rotondo, with Miu Miu,
Prada, Versace and all the big guns.the
look