A relaxing day tour of the La Maddalena Archipelago.

Itinerary

Starting location:

Cannigione, Italia

Cala Corsara, Spargi Island

It's said to have been an ancient pirate hideout, hence its name. And what a refuge! You'll fall in love at first sight: a magical place that will captivate you with its wild nature and the contrasting colors of the green vegetation that pervades the granite rocks and the infinite hues of the sea, from turquoise to emerald, from azure to deep blue. This is Cala Corsara, a small, idyllic bay on the southern coast of the island of Spargi, one of the most dazzling pearls of the Maddalena Archipelago National Park, named the most beautiful beach in Italy in 2016 by a famous holiday website and included in 2018 by Forbes magazine among the seven beaches to visit in Italy. You can only reach it by boat: it's impossible to resist the urge to dive in and swim to shore. You'll immerse yourself in an earthly paradise and enjoy the peace and breathtaking views.

Port of La Madonna, Natural Pools of Budelli

White sand, as fine and soft as talcum powder, crystal-clear turquoise waters, a little corner of paradise accessible only by boat with restrictions to protect the environment and its very existence. This is the spectacular Spiaggia del Cavaliere (Cavalieri in the Maddalena dialect), less famous but equally as stunning as the "forbidden jewel," the adjacent Spiaggia Rosa (Pink Beach)—the setting for Michelangelo Antonioni's "Red Desert"—which contributes to the fame of Budelli, an enchanting island in the Maddalena Archipelago National Park. The beach occupies the northeastern edge of the islet with its distinctive, almost oval shape and overlooks Porto della Madonna, a spectacular body of water nestled between Budelli and the nearby "twin" islands of Razzoli and Santa Maria. Its unique location between the three islands shelters it from strong currents, creating a veritable natural pool, incredibly clear and emerald in color.

La Maddalena Island, historic center

The historic center of La Maddalena is a charming 19th-century seaside village, characterized by narrow streets, Piedmontese-style buildings, granite stairways, and lively squares like Piazza Garibaldi. The heart of social life, it offers shops, cafes, restaurants, the small port of Cala Gavetta, and the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena.

La Maddalena Island, Octopus Head

Testa del Polpo beach (or "Capocchia du Purpu") is a jewel located on the Giardinelli islet in La Maddalena, famous for its octopus-shaped granite rock.

Caprera Island, Cala Napoletana

Although the name "Napoletana" might suggest ancient origins, the beach is primarily known as a natural paradise and a "secret beach" within the historical Garibaldi context of the island of Caprera. Famous for its pale sand, pink granite rocks, and crystal-clear sea. The beach is divided into three small coves interspersed with tafonate (wind-sculpted) rocks and surrounded by Mediterranean scrub. It is one of the most spectacular and pristine beaches in the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park.

Arrive back at:

Cannigione, Italia

Tags

• Motorboat Tour
• Speedboat Tour
• Luxury Yacht Tour