Sant’Isidoro Islet lies off the tower and main bay. The Italian Islands Award list records it as “Isolotto di Torre Sant’Isidoro” at 40.21867, 17.92162.
Practical information checked for access, sea conditions, services and safety. Sant’Isidoro waters fall within the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area; check current zoning before boating, anchoring, fishing or organised activities.
Sant’Isidoro Islet lies off the tower and main bay. The Italian Islands Award list records it as “Isolotto di Torre Sant’Isidoro” at 40.21867, 17.92162.
Sant’Isidoro Islet lies off the tower and main bay. The Italian Islands Award list records it as “Isolotto di Torre Sant’Isidoro” at 40.21867, 17.92162.
It is separated from shore by open water. Swimming across is not presented as automatically safe: wind, currents and boat traffic must be assessed.
It is separated from shore by open water. Swimming across is not presented as automatically safe: wind, currents and boat traffic must be assessed.
Mixed rock and sand around the islet, with conditions changing once away from the sheltered shore.
Mixed rock and sand around the islet, with conditions changing once away from the sheltered shore.
Beautiful to view from the beach and tower; reaching it by sea is not a routine children’s activity.
Beautiful to view from the beach and tower; reaching it by sea is not a routine children’s activity.
Use Sant’Isidoro marina parking and services; the islet itself has no facilities or organised shade.
Use Sant’Isidoro marina parking and services; the islet itself has no facilities or organised shade.
No land access exists; it is a natural islet reachable only by sea where permitted.
No land access exists; it is a natural islet reachable only by sea where permitted.
Do not underestimate the swim and keep clear of navigation routes. Use craft only where allowed and under Marine Protected Area rules.
Do not underestimate the swim and keep clear of navigation routes. Use craft only where allowed and under Marine Protected Area rules.
Mixed rock and sand around the islet, with conditions changing once away from the sheltered shore. Do not underestimate the swim and keep clear of navigation routes. Use craft only where allowed and under Marine Protected Area rules.
Mixed rock and sand around the islet, with conditions changing once away from the sheltered shore. Do not underestimate the swim and keep clear of navigation routes. Use craft only where allowed and under Marine Protected Area rules.
Sant’Isidoro waters fall within the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area; check current zoning before boating, anchoring, fishing or organised activities.
Sant’Isidoro waters fall within the Porto Cesareo Marine Protected Area; check current zoning before boating, anchoring, fishing or organised activities.
Best as a landscape feature and photo subject; any sea visit only in safe conditions and under the rules.
Best as a landscape feature and photo subject; any sea visit only in safe conditions and under the rules.
Less suitable as a stand-alone destination for children, non-swimmers, wind or rough seas.
Less suitable as a stand-alone destination for children, non-swimmers, wind or rough seas.
From shore, sun protection and a camera/binoculars; for sea activities use proper safety equipment and check regulations.
From shore, sun protection and a camera/binoculars; for sea activities use proper safety equipment and check regulations.
The pin locates the place; check actual access, parking and conditions on site. Coordinates: 40.218670, 17.921620.
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