ACCESS GUIDE

La Maddalena Beaches by Car

Having a car opens more of the islands, but access type still matters.

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Start with beaches marked for road or easier access. A map pin does not mean you can park beside the water, so read the individual access notes before leaving.

La Maddalena and Caprera

A vehicle makes it easier to combine the main island with Caprera, but a good day still needs geographic discipline. Pick an area rather than zig-zagging between distant coves.

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Curated discovery across the archipelago

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44 places

Spargi · INSIDER PICK

Cala Corsara

A white-sand cove on Spargi, best approached from the sea.

BOAT ONLY
By boatSwimmingProtected natureFirst timers
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Caprera · INSIDER PICK

Cala Coticcio

A protected cove on Caprera with exceptionally clear turquoise water

TRAIL · REGULATEDACCESS REGULATED
CouplesWildSwimmingTrail access
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Caprera

Cala Brigantina

A protected Caprera cove where the trail is part of the experience.

TRAIL · REGULATEDACCESS REGULATED
WildSwimmingHikingTrail access
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La Maddalena

Cala Francese

Granite history meets a sheltered cove on La Maddalena’s western side.

ROAD / EASY
CouplesEasy accessSwimming
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Santa Maria

Cala Santa Maria

A broad, pale beach with shallow turquoise water on Santa Maria island.

BOAT ONLY
By boatFamiliesSwimmingShallow water
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La Maddalena

Bassa Trinita

White sand, dunes and clear water on La Maddalena.

ROAD / EASY
FamiliesSwimmingProtected nature
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Caprera

Cala Andreani

Verified beach destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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Spargi

Cala Canniccio

Verified beach destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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Caprera

Cala Caprarese

Three small coves, very shallow water and a quieter trail-in feel.

WALK / TRAIL
WildHikingShallow waterTrail access
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La Maddalena

Cala Carlotto / Madonnetta

Destination census item. Editorial verification in progress.

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Spargi

Cala Conneri

A Caprera beach identified in the regional tourism catalogue.

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Spargi

Cala d’Alga

Official-itinerary location staged for completeness review.

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Budelli

Cala di Roto

Verified beach destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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Santo Stefano

Cala di Vela Marina / Cala Marina

Verified beach destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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Santa Maria

Cala Drappo

Verified beach destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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Spargi

Cala Ferrigno

Official-itinerary location staged for completeness review.

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Caprera

Cala Garibaldi

A north-west Caprera beach with gently shelving water and an easy family-day profile.

ROAD / EASY
FamiliesEasy accessHiking
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Spargi

Cala Granara

One of Spargi’s standout white-sand coves.

BOAT ONLY
By boatWildSwimming
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Spargi

Cala Granara Piccola

Official-itinerary location staged for completeness review.

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La Maddalena

Cala Lunga

Northern La Maddalena beach staged for full editorial QA.

ROAD / EASY
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Razzoli

Cala Lunga (Razzoli)

Razzoli’s deep inlet and only recognised landing point.

BOAT ONLY
By boatWildProtected nature
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Santa Maria

Cala Muro

Verified beach destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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Caprera

Cala Napoletana

A remote Caprera cove reached on foot through Mediterranean scrub.

WALK / TRAIL
WildSwimmingHikingTrail access
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Budelli

Cala Piatto

Official-itinerary location staged for protected-area review.

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Spargi

Cala Pietranera

Verified beach destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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Spargi

Cala Piscioli

Verified beach destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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La Maddalena

Cala Piticchia

Verified beach destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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Caprera

Cala Serena

A sheltered-looking northern Caprera cove staged for full editorial QA.

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Spargi

Cala Soraya

Verified beach destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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La Maddalena

Cala Spalmatore

A local favourite that is naturally sheltered from the Mistral.

ROAD / EASY
FamiliesEasy accessSwimmingMistral fallback
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Caprera

Doggie Beach

Verified beach or shoreline destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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Caprera

Due Mari

Two-sided sea, shallow sandy water and an easy family-friendly beach.

ROAD / EASY
FamiliesEasy accessSwimmingShallow water
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La Maddalena

Lo Strangolato

Destination census item. Editorial verification in progress.

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La Maddalena

Monti d'Arena

The north-island beach with the unmistakable sand dune: easy to build into a flexible La Maddalena beach day.

ROAD / EASY
FamiliesEasy accessSwimmingFirst timers
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La Maddalena

Punta Marginetto / Cardellino

Destination census item. Editorial verification in progress.

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La Maddalena

Spiaggetta Casetta / Punta Tegge NE

Verified beach or shoreline destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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Caprera

Spiaggia Banchina Porto Palma

Verified beach or shoreline destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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Budelli

Spiaggia del Cavaliere

A fragile white-sand edge of Porto della Madonna, beautiful precisely because access is controlled.

BOAT · REGULATEDACCESS REGULATED
By boatShallow waterProtected natureFamilies
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Santo Stefano

Spiaggia del Pesce

Verified beach or shoreline destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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Caprera

Spiaggia del Relitto

White sand, clear blue water and the remains of the Trebbo motorsailer.

ROAD / EASY
FamiliesEasy accessSwimming
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Caprera

Spiaggia nord-ovest Punta Rossa

Verified beach or shoreline destination in the La Maddalena Archipelago.

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La Maddalena

Spiaggia Punta Nera

Small shoreline beach at Punta Nera on La Maddalena.

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Budelli

Spiaggia Rosa

Budelli’s protected pink-sand icon: a conservation site first, a sightseeing stop second.

VIEW ONLYVIEW / ACCESS RESTRICTED
By boatProtected natureFirst timers
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La Maddalena

Testa di Polpo

Fine pale sand, shallow water and a granite rock shaped like an octopus head.

ROAD / EASY
FamiliesSwimmingShallow water
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