What to do · Bosa and the Planargia
RIB Snorkelling along Bosa's Volcanic Coast, towards Capo Marargiu or Corona Niedda
Information
- Duration
- 3 h
- Season
- Dates to be confirmed with the company
- Who it's for
- Those who can swim; accompanied children
Bosa's coast is volcanic: dark trachytes, columnar basalts, sea stacks and small coves that almost nobody reaches by land. The easiest way to see it up close, and to put your head underwater, is a RIB snorkelling trip from Bosa Marina.
What the trip is like
It is organised by Bosa Diving Center, Bosa's diving centre, which has been on this coast since 1987. You board at its floating base, at Bosa Marina, on an eight-metre ocean RIB with an awning, benches and a wide ladder for climbing out of the water. You are given fins and a mask. The boat hugs the coast, the skipper explains what you see and stops at several points for you to jump in.
There are two routes, depending on the day and the sea:
- North, along the volcanic coast to Capo Marargiu, with stops at Cala Rapina and Casa del Vento. Past the cape you see its caves, and if the weather allows, you enter the grotta dei Pellicani. It is the coast of the griffon vultures: with luck you see them flying over the cliffs.
- South, past the beaches of Porto Alabe and the Columbargia tower to the sea stacks of Corona Niedda, the first stop, with good seabeds. On some days it reaches the cliffs of Cabu Nieddu, with columnar basalts similar to those of the Irish coast.
According to Sardegna Turismo, the seabeds of Capo Marargiu have lobsters, groupers, moray eels, rays and corals.
Price and booking
The company does not publish prices on its website. Write or call +39 335 818 9748 and ask the price, the departure time, the duration and whether there is a minimum age. If you already know how to navigate, they will also hire you the RIB to go on your own towards Capo Marargiu and Porto Managu, returning at an agreed time. In addition, Bosa Diving runs tank dives, try dives and PADI courses.
Before you go
In a mistral wind or heavy swell the trip changes route or is cancelled: confirm the day before. Bring sun cream, a cap, water and a T-shirt for the sun, because on the RIB there is not much room to shelter.
Tips
- Ask the route of the day North or south depends on the wind; both sides are worth it.
- Look for the vultures On the north route, look at the cliffs of Capo Marargiu.
- Combine it with the road In the afternoon, drive to see the same coast from above.
Frequently asked questions
Where does the snorkelling trip leave from?
From Bosa Diving Center's floating base, at Bosa Marina.
Is equipment included?
Yes, fins and mask.
How much does it cost?
The company does not publish the price: ask when you book.
Do I need to know how to dive?
No. It is snorkelling from the surface; being able to swim is enough.
As a family
Who runs it
- Bosa Diving CenterEscursione snorkeling: north to Capo Marrargiu or south to Corona Niedda Visit their website
- Bosa Diving CenterGommone hire towards Capo Marrargiu Visit their website
