Villasimius sits at the south-east tip of Sardinia, sheltered by the Capo Carbonara headland and bordered by the Carbonara Marine Protected Area, one of the most biodiverse stretches of coastal water in the central Mediterranean. Motor yacht charter here offers a distinct contrast to the Costa Smeralda circuit: quieter anchorages, excellent diving and snorkelling, and the calm south-east sea that rarely carries the north coast maestrale. Motor yachts available for charter in Villasimius range from compact 20-metre vessels suitable for the marine reserve shallow-water zones to 50-metre-plus expedition cruisers that can work the full Sardinian circuit. The fleet is generally smaller than the north coast, reflecting the destination character. Crews of three to eight are typical, provisioning either from the town market or from Cagliari, 45 minutes along the Orientale Sarda road. Charter rates for motor yachts based out of Villasimius follow the broader Sardinian range of 60,000 to over 1,000,000 euros per week before expenses. The advance provisioning allowance of roughly 30 percent should account for fuel, which can add meaningfully to weekly cost for planing motor yachts making longer day runs. June and September are particularly well suited to Villasimius, when the scirocco that occasionally affects the south coast in summer has typically dissipated. From Villasimius, motor yacht itineraries naturally explore the Capo Carbonara marine reserve, anchoring at Punta Molentis, the lagoon of Notteri, and the outer walls of Capo Carbonara itself. The Isola dei Cavoli and Isola Serpentara lie within 30 minutes and carry clean water with exceptional visibility. Heading west along the southern coast brings the beaches at Chia and the Teulada headland, passing the Nora archaeological site near Pula for an optional stop ashore.
