Asinara Fish tourism

DISCOVERING ASINARA
BETWEEN TRADITION AND FISHING CULTURE.

A new idea of experiential tourism
An unconventional holiday, a new adventure, an everlasting memory, experiencing the sea not as common bathers, but with an extra oomph thanks to our expert fishermen, who will teach you every secret of their special world. We are talking about a brand-new idea of tourism that will give you unforgettable moments: choosing Fish Tourism on Asinara island means you can experience a day of boating amidst sun and sea without ever getting bored, and you can share it with your friends and family. The good of Fish Tourism is exactly this: having fun while learning, seeing another shade of the sea through the fishermen’s eyes.

What we are offering is another kind of experiential tourism, born to the change that has concerned tourists. Nowadays, not everybody longs for a holiday spent on the beach, dozing off in a beach chair in complete idleness. Somebody needs something more: they want to go back home holding the certainty that something unique and unbelievable has happened, they want to have something to tell their friends about, they don’t want to be background actors, but the main characters of their own holidays. From this point of view, travelling means both growing and having fun.

Don’t look at the sea. Live the sea!

ITINERARY

How the Fish Tourism to Asinara takes place

9:00 am – Departure from Porto Torres towards the island of Asinara. After about an hour of sailing, we reach the fishing spot where the nets or traps (set by the fisherman the day before) are hauled in. During this phase, guests will have the opportunity to participate in unhooking the fish, which will then be cleaned and prepared to be served for lunch. Additionally, the captain will explain the history, fishing techniques, and traditions that characterize the fisherman’s trade.

Cala del Bianco - Asinara — Cala del Bianco – Asinara

Our journey continues towards Cala del Bianco for a swim in the extraordinary crystal-clear waters of the area. Then, we gather for lunch to enjoy a menu featuring the fish caught during the excursion, expertly cooked by our chef. Appetizers, wine, water, coffee, digestive liqueurs, typical Sardinian liquors, and fruit will be served.

Leaving the first stop, we head to Cala Barche Napoletane. Here, visitors can immerse themselves in the pristine, clear waters of the park.

After a refreshing swim, we head to Cala d’Oliva, located in the northeast of Asinara and the last stop of our boat excursion around Asinara. The important small port of the same name is one of the main moorings along with Cala Reale and Fornelli. The main features of Cala d’Oliva are the two beautiful white sand beaches, one located south of the promontory called “Sa Murighessa” or “of the Prisoners,” and the other near the small port and the village, the only inhabited center, behind which is the penal colony now used as the headquarters of the Park Authority and Environmental Education Center.

At this last stop, our guests can visit the characteristic village and the Asinara prison (the central branch of Cala d’Oliva).