The Archipelago of Wonders

La Maddalena

Seven islands, over 60 islets, and the clearest water you will ever see.
A marine national park of turquoise seas and pink granite.
A World Apart

The Jewel of North Sardinia

The La Maddalena archipelago sits off the northeast tip of Sardinia, a scattered constellation of granite islands rising from water so transparent it barely looks real. The national park status, granted in 1994, means these islands have been spared the development that changed so much of the Mediterranean coast. What you see today is remarkably close to what sailors saw a century ago.

 

This is our most requested charter route. The crossing from Palau or Porto Cervo takes less than an hour, but the change in atmosphere is immediate. Traffic disappears. The coastline empties. Every cove you anchor in feels like a private discovery. The water shifts between shades of turquoise, emerald, and sapphire depending on the depth and the time of day.

 

A full-day La Maddalena charter typically covers three to four islands, with swimming stops, a lunch anchor at one of the sheltered bays, and a slow cruise through the channels between islands where the granite formations take on sculptural shapes. For guests who want to go deeper, we offer multi-day itineraries that reach the outer islands rarely visited by day boats.

Island by Island

The highlights of the Archipelago of La Maddalena

Spiaggia Rosa (Pink Beach)

Budelli’s legendary Pink Beach gets its color from crushed coral and shell fragments mixed into the sand. Landing is no longer permitted, but anchoring offshore and swimming in the translucent shallows is one of the most memorable experiences in the entire Mediterranean.

Spargi Island

The wildest of the main islands. Spargi has no permanent residents, no roads, and no development beyond a few hiking paths. Its western coves, particularly Cala Corsara and Cala Connari, are often compared to the Caribbean.

Budelli Island

Beyond the Pink Beach, Budelli is a protected wilderness of granite outcrops, shallow lagoons, and dense macchia. The island’s caretaker lived alone here for over 30 years, a story that captures the spirit of this remote and beautiful place.

Caprera (Garibaldi's Island)

The second largest island in the archipelago and the final home of Giuseppe Garibaldi, the father of Italian unification. Today Caprera is a nature reserve, its eastern shores lined with beaches that rival anything in Sardinia proper.

La Maddalena Town

The only inhabited center in the archipelago. Colorful waterfront buildings, excellent seafood restaurants, and a lively atmosphere that peaks in summer. A natural midday stop to stretch your legs before heading back out to the outer islands.

The Marine National Park

Established in 1994, the Parco Nazionale dell’Arcipelago di La Maddalena protects over 50 square kilometers of sea and island territory. Strict regulations keep the waters pristine, which is precisely why the snorkeling here is some of the best in Europe.
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Explore the Islands with Us

Pink Beach, Spargi, Caprera, and dozens of unnamed coves in between. A full day in the archipelago is the highlight of any Sardinia trip.
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