Carloforte is an attractive small town, located on the island of San Pietro, 8 kilometres from the southwest coast of Sardinia. The island of San Pietro and the town of Carloforte are both small in scale, but make up for it with genuine Sardinian authenticity, a slower pace of life and a relaxed atmosphere. Carloforte is to be enjoyed like a Mediterranean oasis of calm and serenity.
Why choose Carloforte?
Carloforte is both a fishing port and a town, which means plenty of maritime infrastructure, including berths and dry docks, with a never-ending supply of fresh seafood being directly prepared in one of Carloforte`s rustic restaurants. The island of San Pietro is a pleasant place with plenty of reasons to wander around the old town of Carloforte, soaking in the simple, yet attractive, atmosphere provided by the cobblestone streets and small piazzas.
What to do and see on your yacht charter in Carloforte?
Carloforte is an inviting sight, containing small hidden treasures located between the network of tight, stone alleys. A marble statue of King Carlo Emanuele III of Savoy stands as a reminder to the founder of the town. The Carloforte Civic Museum provides a unique insight into the past of this rural settlement, with Punics and Romans artefacts on display. Sacral monuments of Carloforte include the parish Church of San Carlo, the Church of Our Lady of the Slave and the small Church of San Pietro, whilst fortifying monuments, like Saint Carlo's Fort, with its long walls ending at Santa Teresa's Fort, provides a unique perspective on how it was to live in Carloforte in the 18th century. The Carloforte shoreline consists mainly of rocky terrain, with caves and sandy beaches in the western and northern parts of the greater Carloforte region. Diverse beaches will satisfy every seafarer`s taste, like the nearby La Caletta beach or the beautiful Bobba beach. Also, worth mentioning are the beaches Girin, Punta Nera, Spalmatore, Cala Vinagra, Cala Fico and Capo Sandalo. Near the north-eastern shore of Carloforte are two isles, Ratti and Piana, ideal locations for planning short excursions with rented boats or chartered yachts.
Sailing season - When to charter in Carloforte?
Carloforte boast stable and hot air temperatures from May to October, but in July and August, temperatures can reach well above 35 degrees Celsius, but nothing a cool swim in the sea can’t compensate with sea temperatures providing a nice refreshment with temperatures rarely climbing above 25 degrees Celsius. In Spring and Autumn, the weather may not be as nice and the sun may not be as frequent, but the landscape changes significantly, with blooming wildflowers covering the hills and plains of San Pietro. The best time window to come to Carloforte would be from May to June, because the air and the sea are warm enough to be thoroughly enjoyed, in day or night, but not as scolding hot as in July or August.