{"product_id":"sardinia-a-horseback-journey-to-an-ancient-fishing-village-copy","title":"Sardinia: A Helicopter Escape to Cavallo Island","description":"\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eYou'll leave Sardinia behind by helicopter, rising above the brilliant waters of the Costa Smeralda and travelling north towards one of the Mediterranean’s most secluded islands. Below us, the La Maddalena archipelago unfolds in shades of turquoise and granite, while Lavezzi and the cliffs of Bonifacio appear in the distance before we descend onto Cavallo Island for a full day surrounded by sea. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAbove the Costa Smeralda\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOur journey begins from northern Sardinia, with departures available from Olbia or Porto Cervo. From the air, we follow the coastline across the Costa Smeralda and La Maddalena archipelago, passing rocky islands, pale beaches and clear Mediterranean water on the way towards Cavallo. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eA Day on Cavallo Island\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eOnce we land, the pace changes completely. Cavallo is a tiny, car-free island between Sardinia and Corsica, with only one hotel and a small collection of private villas. We can spend the day discovering its wild beaches or settle into the peaceful surroundings of the island’s hotel and spa. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eLunch beside the Sea\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eDuring the day, we pause for lunch at the island’s restaurant, where the experience includes the chef’s specialties in a secluded setting surrounded by crystal-clear water. Afterwards, there is time to return to the beach or simply enjoy the stillness of the island before flying back to Sardinia. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe Return Flight\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe experience ends with another panoramic helicopter journey, giving us a final view over the islands and coastline as we return towards northern Sardinia. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003eWhat Awaits\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA private helicopter journey from northern Sardinia\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDeparture options from Olbia or Porto Cervo\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePanoramic views over the Costa Smeralda\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA scenic flight above the La Maddalena archipelago\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eViews towards Lavezzi Island and Bonifacio\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA full day on secluded Cavallo Island\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTime to explore wild beaches\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAccess to the island’s hotel and spa setting\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLunch at the island restaurant\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA panoramic return flight to Sardinia \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eBeyond the Experience\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThe day can be kept wonderfully simple: a helicopter flight, an island, lunch and hours beside the water. Once on Cavallo, we can choose between discovering the quieter beaches or spending more time within the relaxed surroundings of the hotel and spa before returning to Sardinia. \u003cspan class=\"contents\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4 dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cspan role=\"text\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eAn Invitation\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003eThere are journeys where getting there becomes as memorable as the destination itself. We rise above Sardinia’s coastline, watch the islands scatter beneath us and arrive somewhere accessible to only a small number of visitors. For a day, life becomes beautifully uncomplicated — clear water, wild beaches, a long lunch and the Mediterranean seen from above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp dir=\"auto\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eWe look forward to welcoming you.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Slow Diary","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":55406998389078,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1011\/5740\/5014\/files\/Sardinia-Listing13_Notext.png?v=1789633643","url":"https:\/\/www.theslowdiary.com\/products\/sardinia-a-horseback-journey-to-an-ancient-fishing-village-copy","provider":"The Slow Diary","version":"1.0","type":"link"}