TREKKING ALL'ISOLA DI TAVOLARA

How Difficult Is the Trekking and Via Ferrata on Tavolara?

To reach the summit of the island (Punta Cannone), you must tackle a fairly challenging trekking route, especially during the hotter months, which concludes with a via ferrata suitable even for beginners. The section requiring the most effort is actually the trail leading up to the equipped point, but this part can be managed by those with no prior experience. It is, however, important to note that all participants must not suffer from vertigo.

How to Get to Tavolara

The meeting point is at the Cala Finanza pier: https://share.google/7XJ1oBIk4mLyqpLyw

Meeting times vary by season:

• 6:30 AM during the hottest summer days

• 8:00 AM on milder days

Price Per Person

• €70 per person

• €5 for shoe rental (if participants do not have suitable footwear)

Included in the price:

• Round-trip by rigid inflatable boat (RIB)

• Helmet, harness, and via ferrata kit

What Participants Should Bring:

• 2 liters of water, packed lunch, fruit, snacks, and a 30-liter backpack (the helmet, harness, and via ferrata kit provided by us must be carried in the backpack)

• Trekking shoes or boots

• Swimsuit and beach towel

Note: At the end of the excursion, you will have the opportunity to swim at Cala Finanza beach.

Detailed Route Description

The island of Tavolara is a majestic limestone massif rising 565 meters above sea level. A true gem of Gallura, it soars dramatically above a stretch of sea among the most striking in the entire Mediterranean. It resembles a mountain dropped from the sky, suspended between the deep blue of the sea and the white clouds that sometimes embrace it.

The summit offers a unique and unparalleled perspective for the few who conquer its rocky walls. Our trek starts from the Spalmatore di Terra beach, at the foot of the imposing massif that dominates Tavolara. Here, the water is crystal clear, allowing you to notice every detail of the seabed even as you begin the ascent.

The first part of the route is straightforward and in just a few minutes will bring us to Punta La Mandria, where the real climb begins. This challenging section allows us to cross the first ledge and reach the area known as Pratone or “Bocca del Cannone.”

From here begins the most exciting and demanding part of the climb toward Punta Cannone. The ascent includes a short via ferrata, making the use of a helmet, harness, and via ferrata kit necessary. The path to the summit can be taken via two variants: one involves climbing ropes for about 30 meters, and the other includes two short equipped sections with a small via ferrata.

Once these challenges are overcome, the effort is richly rewarded by the breathtaking panorama from Punta Cannone, a view of unmatched beauty and charm, where the Madonnina of Tavolara stands at the summit.

From Punta Cannone, you can see:

• North: Capo Figari and the entire Costa Smeralda, with views extending to Corsica and the Strait of Bonifacio

• West: the coastal area of Olbia, Porto Istana, and Porto San Paolo

• Southwest: Capo Coda Cavallo, the islands of Molara and Molarotto

• East: Punta Timone, Punta del Papa, and the vast open sea

Once at the summit, we will take a 30-minute break for lunch, after which the descent begins.