Learning to sail

At Giglio Beach, the wind and sea set the pace of each day. With the YCCS Sailing School, head out onto the water and learn to read the sea, work with the wind and find your way under sail.

Sailing with the YCCS Sailing School

For adults and young sailors, the courses offer the chance to get comfortable on board, develop sailing skills and experience the sea under sail. Six days a week, from May to October, with experienced instructors and the crystal-clear waters of the Costa Smeralda all around.

Key facts

Where to book, where to sail

The YCCS Sailing School is based at the Yacht Club Costa Smeralda’s Sailing Center & Marina, while sailing sessions depart from Giglio Beach.

A long sailing tradition

Founded in 1978 and recognised by the Italian Sailing Federation, the YCCS Sailing School works with experienced instructors and in collaboration with Franco Pistone, a FIV Level 2 sailing instructor.

Nuali. Discover the real Gallura.

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What would you like to do?

Practise yoga, walk, hike, kitesurf, canoe or taste. At Nuali you can do something new every day.

Yoga Retreat

An immersive retreat between land and sea, in the wild cradle of Gallura. Where every element brings you back to your origin.

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Hatha yoga, breathing, silence, serenity

Relax in the shade of the olive trees, admiring the sea in the distance and breathing in the scents of the Mediterranean scrub deeply.

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Leave the crowded beaches behind

Gallura is much more than crowded, world-famous beaches. Get off the beaten track with a picnic basket.

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At sea, following the wind

At Giglio Beach, follow the breeze and discover the Costa Smeralda from the sea, under sail.

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Estates where time has stood still

On request, you can visit one of the estates around Nuali, typical dry-stone walled landscapes.

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From the river to the dunes by canoe or kayak

Paddle along a three-km stretch of the River Liscia towards the river mouth. Lorenzo supplies everything, including canoes.

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Pick your own breakfast

Forget the supermarket. At Nuali all you need is a basket to collect our freshest produce and eggs.

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The Roccia dell’Orso

Sculpted by the wind into a work of art, Roccia dell’Orso is the symbol of Palau. Reach it on foot.

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Life on Nuali farm

At Nuali our biggest passion is welcoming our guests to our working farm. We love it when our visitors get involved in daily farm life. You’ll be amazed at how much you discover on a simple stroll across our land.