Yacht holiday to discover the Cave of Neptune, one of the largest sea caves in Italy

by Claudia
February 2, 2022
Booking, Holiday, Rentals
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If you are wondering why we propose the north-west coast of Sardinia the answer is simple: this incredible site is worth a visit on a luxury yacht charter in Sardinia.

In fact, in the protected area of Sardinia, Capo Caccia is one of the most beautiful and well-known natural beauties of the Mediterranean. The protagonists are a network of ancient caves that make up the
Cave of Neptune
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The Caves of Neptune are about 24 km from the Sardinian town of Alghero, in the protected marine area of Capo Caccia-Isola Piana, within the Porto Conte Park.

Yacht holidays off the Porto Conte Park

The protected area of Capo Caccia and Isola Piana, is located in the territory of Alghero. It includes the bay of Porto Conte and the stretch between Punta Giglio and Capo Caccia: a natural heritage of inestimable value, embellished with limestone rich in fossils and rare plants on the cliffs.

The paths of the marine area climb to scenic places such as Cala della Barca, (name borrowed from a vessel French sunk here in 1664). For bird watching enthusiasts, rocky edges suspended 300 meters above the sea are populated by birds such as the griffon vulture. In the most impervious cliffs and the peregrine falcon at Punta Cristallo.

If your yacht holiday includes children, it will be the right opportunity to organize an excursion dedicated to them to admire a unique scenery.

the most beautiful sea in Sardinia

In the reserves – Punta del Cerchio and Cala del Bollo and Porto Conte – you will dive into ideal depths for diving. Between gullies and spires, you’ll observe impressive layers of limestone algae and posidonia grasslands, with fish, mollusks, and crustaceans.

The interior, which can be visited for almost 600 meters, houses evocative environments with stalactites and stalagmites and a lake. The submerged cave of Nereus is the largest in Europe.

You will explore a mysterious and fascinating world, where you can discover life forms, such as red coral, symbol of the Alghero coast, known as the Riviera del Corallo.

This yacht travel proposal is very appreciated by those who practice snorkeling and by those who want to enjoy a relaxing holiday without sacrificing the comforts of life, admire the beauty of nature while preserving and admiring with respect this heritage of humanity.

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