From Olbia: Via Ferrata degli Angeli on Tavolara Island – Climb the Mountain in the Sea
trending_upDifficulty: HardExperience one of the most spectacular climbing routes in Sardinia with the Via Ferrata degli Angeli on Tavolara Island, an unforgettable guided adventure in the heart of the Tavolara – Punta Coda Cavallo Marine Protected Area, just a few kilometers south of Olbia. The Via Ferrata degli Angeli is one of the famous routes used to reach the summit of Tavolara, the majestic limestone mountain rising directly from the sea. The adventure begins with a unique and scenic boat transfer to Tavolara, where participants start the climb already equipped with technical gear. One of the most fascinating moments of the route is the first passage on an “iscala e fustes”, a traditional ladder made of juniper wood historically used by Sardinian shepherds to access steep areas of the mountain. From here, the via ferrata continues along vertical sections, exposed ledges and ridge passages, offering breathtaking panoramic views over the turquoise waters of the Tavolara Marine Protected Area. 🌅 The Via Ferrata Tavolara experience is led by an experienced and certified guide, ensuring safety and assistance throughout the entire route. It is an exciting outdoor activity ideal for those seeking adventure, nature and unforgettable landscapes. The route involves an elevation gain of approximately 600 meters and a total duration of about 5 hours. The experience includes complete technical equipment, such as helmet, harness and via ferrata safety system, as well as round-trip transfer by dinghy to reach Tavolara Island. Participants should bring trekking shoes, suitable seasonal clothing, a packed lunch and an adequate supply of water (around 2 liters recommended). The Via Ferrata degli Angeli in Tavolara is one of the most unique outdoor experiences in Sardinia, combining mountain adventure, climbing and spectacular sea views in one of the most iconic landscapes of the Mediterranean.
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- Leontien Wijsman
5 months ago
My boyfriend and I had an amazing experience last week on a canoyoning tour to Riu Pitrisconi. 10/10 reccommend! The tour was lead by Chicco and Pietro, both are great guys. They made us feel safe and at ease and gave clear instructions (also super clear in English). They explained many things about our surroundings - which were beautiful, and the water was very clear. Chicco set a very chill vibe within the group - he is made for this. If I would visit Sardinia again, I would for sure book another tour here. Tip: book directly via Sardinia Exploring - this will save you money compared to booking through your hotel/another party. Hope to see you again guys some time in the future! Grazie mille for a great experience. We loved it.
- Jonas Otten
5 months ago
We booked the Canyoning Tour with transfer trough an old Land Rover Defender. The transfer was a experience on its own. The Guides Kiko und Pietro are really cool and took all the time needed to instruct the group. The tour was really exciting and we hat a lot of fun. Even as a beginner the tour was fine, and for the ones with a little experience it also held some challanges. I can really recommend it!!
- Danilo
5 months ago
Great experience with Kikko and Piedro. Beautiful route, fun jumps and rappels. Must-do when you go to Sardinia!
- Marco Lewis
a year ago
Had a brilliant Monte Nieddu tour with Davide and a lovely group of people. We trekked through the beautiful natural area, with valleys, waterfalls and sprawling forests of juniper, cork oak and myrtle shrubs. We stopped to swim in a shimmering pool shrouded in silence and surrounded by wildlife from wild boars, butterflies and tortoises! Then, we continued into a clearing in the forest and ate fresh pecorino, sausage and traditional flatbread, with some brilliant wine. After, we travelled to a still in use fire watchtower, where Davide explained to everyone the importance of Sardinia’s fire watch, and we met some of them! Next we travelled to a shepherd’s hut, owned by a family for generations, where we tried limoncello and myrtle liqueur, traditional to the region. Both were brilliant and I was even given the recipe for the myrtle liqueur (but you’ll have to go yourself to find that out)! After I was dropped safely back at the hotel to say a bittersweet farewell! Throughout the trip our guide, Davide was extremely kind, helping everyone navigate the sometimes tricky terrain with ease. But he was also incredibly knowledgeable, speaking perfect English, French, Italian and even some Sardinian! He stopped to show points of interest and explain the science behind some of the nature, such as the geology, landscape and etymology of the area, whilst we stood overlooking the sprawling bays from high above! Even the whole experience taking place in a beautiful old Land Rover added authenticity and made it feel like a proper expedition. I came back buzzing and would fully recommend to everyone to go!
- Mark
6 months ago
A must do when visiting Sardinia! Kiko and Pietro made this the most amazing experience in the most beautiful and versatile canyon on Sardinia! You can see that they truly enjoy what they are doing. With a lot op positive energy and fun! We booked this tour with our family of four, Two kids age 10 and 12. Kiko is and Pietro are very experienced mountaineers and they are great with kids. When it becomes exciting or scary for kids, they guided them through the hard parts and put them completely at ease. Thanks again guys for your enthusiasm and this amazing experience!
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