{"id":3756,"date":"2026-04-13T15:44:00","date_gmt":"2026-04-13T13:44:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.navily.com\/en\/?p=3756"},"modified":"2026-06-11T11:25:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-11T09:25:19","slug":"asinara-national-park","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blog.navily.com\/en\/blog\/asinara-national-park\/","title":{"rendered":"Asinara National Park"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t
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Today the Octopus takes you on a tour of one of the most beautiful national parks in the Mediterranean, Asinara National Park in Sardinia!<\/p>

Asinara, also known as the Italian Alcatraz, is an exceptional island to visit by boat. The diversity of its coastal landscapes, from steep cliffs in the West to fine sandy beaches and paradisiacal coves in the East, will amaze you in a preserved natural setting.<\/p>

Asinara became a national park with the prison’s disaffection in 1997. The island is home to many endemic and unique species of the Mediterranean. This is particularly the case of the Albino donkeys, symbol of the island, which can only be sighted in Asinara National Park.<\/p>

Between its marine paradises, wild lands and mysterious ruins, Asinara Island has many good surprises in store for you that we are pleased to present to you in this article written with the help of the Navily community.<\/p>

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\u2693 Asinara Regulations: The Boater's Practical Guide\n<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t
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Sailing the turquoise waters of Asinara is a privilege, but the island is a Marine Protected Area (AMP) highly monitored by the Italian Coast Guard. To avoid any unpleasant surprises, here is everything you need to know before weighing anchor.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t

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1. Understanding the Protection Zones (A, B, and C)\n
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The maritime space of Asinara is divided into three distinct zones. The golden rule: dropping anchor is strictly prohibited throughout the entire park to protect the posidonia seagrass meadows; you must use the designated buoy fields or authorized docks.<\/p>

\ud83d\udfe5 Zone A (Strict Nature Reserve): Absolute Prohibition. Navigation, anchoring, swimming, and fishing are strictly forbidden. These are ecological sanctuaries (e.g., Cala Sant’Andrea).<\/p>

\ud83d\udfe8 Zone B (General Reserve): Restricted Access. Navigation is permitted at under 5 knots solely to reach the buoy fields (Fornelli, Cala Reale, Cala d’Oliva) via specific access corridors marked by yellow buoys.<\/p>

\ud83d\udfe6 Zone C (Partial Reserve): Free but Regulated Navigation. Speed is limited (typically 5 knots within 300m of the coast). Anchoring remains regulated.<\/p>

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Any recreational vessel entering park waters must obtain an environmental permit.<\/p>

\ud83d\udcbb Where to apply? Applications must be submitted exclusively online through the official National Park of Asinara portal.<\/p>

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Can I use my dinghy’s (tender) motor to go ashore?<\/b><\/p>

\u274c No, if it is an internal combustion engine. Gas-powered outboard engines on dinghies are strictly prohibited when approaching beaches or docks. You must row or use an electric motor.

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Where am I allowed to land on the island with my dinghy?
<\/b>\u2693 Landing ashore is only permitted at the island’s three official access points: the piers at Fornelli, Cala Reale, and Cala d’Oliva. Beaching on wild beaches is prohibited.

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Do I need to pay for the mooring buoy in addition to the navigation permit?
<\/b>\ud83d\udcb0 Yes. The navigation permit is a park access fee paid to the state\/park authority. Mooring at the buoys is managed by a private operator (Cormorano Marina) and requires a separate fee, which should be booked in advance.

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Is swimming allowed everywhere?
<\/b>\ud83c\udfca\u200d\u2642\ufe0f No. Swimming is strictly prohibited in Zone A. However, it is permitted in Zones B and C, provided your boat is legally moored to a buoy or you are in a designated swimming area.<\/i><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t\t\t

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