Sardinia, Malfatano to Pula (anchorage) via Chia beach Log
Chia beach
We would have stayed longer at Malfatano cove however the latest forecast looked perfect for a lunchtime stop at Chia Beach, reported to be one of the best beaches in south Sardinia and best visited just for the day as it's exposed to the wind and swell.
We wanted calm and tranquil conditions to anchor off the beach, to swim in the turquoise water and (if time allowed) to walk on the shore. The only way we were going to meet our requirement was to start early before the afternoon wind arrived.
rounding Capo Spartivento
By mid morning we were anchored off Chia beach with its turquoise water and golden sandy beach in idyllic conditions. Just as we hoped.
We decided to row ashore to walk up to the watchtower, Torre di Chia which offered impressive views of the local surroundings. From here we noticed a beach bar in the distance with an ice-cream display board. Let's just say that the walk down from the tower and over to the beach bar was far quicker than walking up to take in the views!
Chia beach and lagoon behind
looking south west from the watchtower
By early afternoon the wind arrived on cue allowing us to sail onwards towards our next chosen anchorage at Pula, just 15 nautical miles south of Cagliari where we decided to anchor on the eastern side of the peninsula in a sandy patch just 200m off the beach.
Total distance this season: 1251.13 miles
We would have stayed longer at Malfatano cove however the latest forecast looked perfect for a lunchtime stop at Chia Beach, reported to be one of the best beaches in south Sardinia and best visited just for the day as it's exposed to the wind and swell.
We wanted calm and tranquil conditions to anchor off the beach, to swim in the turquoise water and (if time allowed) to walk on the shore. The only way we were going to meet our requirement was to start early before the afternoon wind arrived.
rounding Capo Spartivento
By mid morning we were anchored off Chia beach with its turquoise water and golden sandy beach in idyllic conditions. Just as we hoped.
We decided to row ashore to walk up to the watchtower, Torre di Chia which offered impressive views of the local surroundings. From here we noticed a beach bar in the distance with an ice-cream display board. Let's just say that the walk down from the tower and over to the beach bar was far quicker than walking up to take in the views!
Chia beach and lagoon behind
looking south west from the watchtower
By early afternoon the wind arrived on cue allowing us to sail onwards towards our next chosen anchorage at Pula, just 15 nautical miles south of Cagliari where we decided to anchor on the eastern side of the peninsula in a sandy patch just 200m off the beach.
Total distance this season: 1251.13 miles
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