Molara

Molara lies south of Tavolara, within the Marine Protected Area of Tavolara – Punta Coda Cavallo. Unlike the imposing limestone profile of Tavolara, Molara has a more compact and rugged character, dominated by granite and dense vegetation covering much of the island. Its outline is irregular, with slopes descending toward the sea and alternating between low cliffs, small inlets and gentler stretches of shoreline.

The sea surrounding Molara is renowned for its clarity and the variety of its seabeds. In some areas, shallow sandy bottoms create shades ranging from very light green to bright turquoise; in others, submerged rocks and posidonia meadows intensify the deep blue tones. The area known as the “Pools of Molara” is particularly famous for its transparent and shallow waters, where sunlight reflects off the seabed creating almost unreal effects.

There are no tourist facilities or permanent settlements on the island, which helps preserve its authentic and quiet atmosphere. Mediterranean scrub – including mastic, myrtle and rockrose – extends almost to the water’s edge, creating a striking contrast between the intense green vegetation and the blue sea.

Reaching Molara by dinghy means experiencing one of the most unspoiled stretches of the north-eastern Sardinian coast. Sailing around the island, you alternate stops in shallow, luminous waters with deeper and wilder sections, with Tavolara always visible in the background. Including Molara in a dinghy tour allows you to discover the most natural dimension of the Marine Protected Area, where sea and rock meet in a balance that remains largely intact.