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Arcipelago di La Maddalena National Park

Location

La Maddalena

Italy

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IT

General info:

This archipelago offers an unspoilt nature, stunning views, friendly people, and nearly anything else you need to feel completely away from this world.

The islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago scattered in the most beautiful stretch of Mediterranean Sea, form an entity that is a real work of art. The beaches, bays, gorges, and very white or pink sands create a stunning view together with the granitic rocks shaped and dug by the raging and purifying wind of a sea where dolphins and big fishes swim.

The several beaches and coves of the archipelago are famous for the clearness of its waters. Cala Corsara is considered one of the bests: it is located in the isle of Spargi and is characterized by a fine white beach and clear blue sea. The Spiaggia Rosa (the pink beach), in the isle of Budelli, is the most fascinating: it takes name from the characteristic pink color of the sand, due to breakage of the shells of tiny marine animals.
The archipelago covers an area on land and sea of over 12,000 hectares and 180 kilometers of coasts.

Getting there:

Most of the islands can only be reached by boat, but exploring the island of La Maddalena already gives you a lot of what it is all about. Easiest to get to La Maddalena is to take a boat from Palau. There are several companies operating the ferries from Palau to La Maddalena and they leave about every 15 minutes.

Costs:

There are several companies operating the ferries between Palau and La Maddalena. The costs from Palau to La Maddalena for one person is a couple of euros and around 10€ for a small car.

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