Fees · Destination Guide
Granite shoals, protected Posidonia, and Mediterranean wrecks from a relaxed Sardinian base
Key fee: Villasimius Municipal Lodging Tax
EUR 1 to EUR 4 per person per night under the currently published regulation
Confirm these fees before you book so your operator plan and day budget match what you will pay onsite.
There is no single published visitor marine-park tag comparable to some tropical destinations. Guided scuba and seawatching access is handled through an authorized operator and should be itemized or included in the booking. Independent scuba or freediving requires prior MPA authorization and any current administrative fees. On land, budget for the Villasimius lodging tax during its collection season, paid beach parking, and any controlled Punta Molentis access charge or procedure. Rates and operating rules should be reconfirmed because municipal and annual MPA notices can change.
| Fee | Amount | Applies to | Where to pay | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Villasimius Municipal Lodging Tax |
EUR 1 to EUR 4 per person per night under the currently published regulation Collected for eligible stays from 1 March through 31 October |
| Overnight guests who are not covered by a municipal exemption |
| Paid to the accommodation provider |
The published regulation sets EUR 4 for four-star and higher hotels, EUR 2 for hotels up to three stars, and EUR 1 for open-air, extra-hotel, and occasional-rental categories. Confirm the current year's rate, maximum taxable nights, and exemptions with the property. |
| Guided MPA Scuba or Seawatching Access | Usually included or itemized by the authorized operator Per booked activity or package | Participants in commercial guided scuba or professional guided snorkeling | MPA-authorized dive or seawatching operator | The operator holds the relevant annual authorization and manages approved sites, moorings, and group conditions. Ask whether the quoted price includes every MPA-related operator charge. No separate universal visitor tag was identified in the reviewed official material. |
| Independent Scuba or Freediving Authorization | Current MPA authorization and administrative fees As stated on the authorization | Eligible independent divers using designated zones and sites | Capo Carbonara MPA office or its current official application channel | Authorization does not waive certification, buddy, daylight, flag, support, group, distance, zone, or site restrictions. Independent scuba is limited to designated sites in Zones C and D; independent freediving follows its own designated-site rules. Contact the MPA before travel for the current process. |
| Punta Molentis Controlled Access | Variable seasonal access and parking charges Per entry or parking session under live municipal rules | Visitors entering the controlled beach area | Official Villasimius access portal or designated on-site channel | The current official portal describes walk-up access subject to capacity rather than guaranteed online booking. Fire-risk rules can impose additional restrictions. Check the live portal and municipal notices on the day, and keep an alternative beach plan. |
| Municipal Beach Parking | Variable by lot, vehicle, and duration Per parking session during the seasonal paid-parking period | Drivers using participating coastal and town parking areas | Official booking channel, app, meter, or staffed lot as posted | A parking booking does not override capacity, closure, road, or fire restrictions. Punta Molentis may use a separate process. |
| Museum and Heritage Admission | Current single-site or combined ticket price Per visit | Visitors to ticketed cultural sites | MAVI, Fortezza Vecchia, Casa Todde, or the current official ticket channel | Opening days and combined-ticket arrangements are seasonal. Verify directly before building a weather-day itinerary. |
Fee
Collected for eligible stays from 1 March through 31 October
The published regulation sets EUR 4 for four-star and higher hotels, EUR 2 for hotels up to three stars, and EUR 1 for open-air, extra-hotel, and occasional-rental categories. Confirm the current year's rate, maximum taxable nights, and exemptions with the property.
Per booked activity or package
The operator holds the relevant annual authorization and manages approved sites, moorings, and group conditions. Ask whether the quoted price includes every MPA-related operator charge. No separate universal visitor tag was identified in the reviewed official material.
As stated on the authorization
Authorization does not waive certification, buddy, daylight, flag, support, group, distance, zone, or site restrictions. Independent scuba is limited to designated sites in Zones C and D; independent freediving follows its own designated-site rules. Contact the MPA before travel for the current process.
Per entry or parking session under live municipal rules
The current official portal describes walk-up access subject to capacity rather than guaranteed online booking. Fire-risk rules can impose additional restrictions. Check the live portal and municipal notices on the day, and keep an alternative beach plan.
Per parking session during the seasonal paid-parking period
A parking booking does not override capacity, closure, road, or fire restrictions. Punta Molentis may use a separate process.
Per visit
Opening days and combined-ticket arrangements are seasonal. Verify directly before building a weather-day itinerary.