About Xardinia
Xardinia is a sea kayaking school and tour operator based in Cagliari, on the south coast of Sardinia. The team runs guided paddles and structured courses out of the Gulf of Cagliari, taking small groups along a coastline of limestone cliffs, hidden coves and clear shallow water. The focus is on getting complete beginners comfortable on the water while still offering routes that satisfy experienced paddlers.
Their programme spans half-day and full-day guided kayak excursions, multi-level kayak courses covering technique and safety, and snorkelling stops at sheltered bays only reachable from the sea. Tours are kept to small numbers so the guide can give individual attention, and all paddling gear — sit-on-top and touring kayaks, paddles, buoyancy aids and snorkelling kit — is provided. Routes are matched to the day’s conditions and the group’s ability.
What sets Xardinia apart is its dual identity as both a teaching school and an excursion company, so guests can start with a first lesson and progress to longer coastal trips with the same instructors. Local knowledge of the Cagliari shoreline means guides know which coves stay calm when the wind picks up, and where the snorkelling is best on any given day.
