Question 1

What is the best boat for visiting Piscine di Molara?

Accepted Answer

The Brig Eagle 10  -  its shallow draft and speed get you to the natural pools first, before the day-trip crowds arrive. The Brig Eagle 10 is perfect for Molara. Its shallow RIB draft lets you anchor right inside the natural pools, and at 48 knots you arrive before other boats. The Saxdor 320 GTO is another great choice for smaller groups, combining speed with family-friendly design.

Question 2

What are the Piscine di Molara exactly?

Accepted Answer

Natural 'swimming pools'  -  shallow turquoise lagoons formed between Molara island and rocky outcrops. Crystal-clear water over white sand, knee- to chest-deep. The Piscine di Molara are natural shallow lagoons created by sandbars and rocky formations between Molara island and smaller islets. The water is knee- to chest-deep, crystal clear, and an extraordinary shade of turquoise over white sand. They look and feel like a natural infinity pool in the middle of the Mediterranean  -  one of Sardinia's most photogenic spots.

Question 3

When is the best time to visit Piscine di Molara?

Accepted Answer

Arrive early (before 10 AM) in June or September for calm water and fewer boats. The pools are at their best on windless mornings. The pools are at their best on calm, windless mornings when the water is glass-still and the turquoise colour is most intense. Aim to arrive before 10 AM to enjoy them before day-trip boats from Olbia and Golfo Aranci fill up the anchorage. June and September offer the best combination of warm water and manageable crowds.

Question 4

Can we combine Molara with Tavolara in one day?

Accepted Answer

Yes  -  Tavolara and Molara are right next to each other. Most charters visit both, spending the morning at Molara's pools and the afternoon at Tavolara. Absolutely  -  it is one of our most popular day itineraries. Molara and Tavolara are just minutes apart. A typical day starts at the Piscine di Molara in the morning (before crowds), then moves to Tavolara's Spalmatore beach for lunch, swimming, and snorkelling in the afternoon. Your skipper will plan the ideal timing.

Question 5

Is Piscine di Molara suitable for non-swimmers and children?

Accepted Answer

Yes  -  the natural pools are shallow (knee- to chest-deep) with a sandy bottom. It's one of the safest and most enjoyable spots for kids and non-swimmers. The Piscine are ideal for non-swimmers and young children. The water is typically knee- to chest-deep with a gentle sandy bottom  -  you can stand and wade rather than swim. It is one of the safest natural bathing spots on the Sardinian coast. We provide child-size life jackets, and the calm, enclosed water makes it perfect for little ones to splash around.

Piscine di Molara: Sardinia’s Natural Swimming Pools