Santa Maria · GUIDE

Cala Santa Maria

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

WHY IT MAKES THE CUT

Cala Santa Maria is one of the most recognisable swimming stops on the northern side of the Archipelago, with a gentler, shallower-water feel than many granite coves.

PRACTICAL

Plan it as part of a northern-islands sea day and check current Park navigation and anchoring rules before departure.

ACCESS

Reached primarily by sea.

RATINGS

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Source discipline

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Last verified 31 Aug 2026. Open source ↗

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PLAN AROUND THIS

One choice. A better day.

Useful complements are chosen from the published catalogue using category fit and geography. Paid relationships do not improve this order.

ON THE WATER · 5.5 KM

Diving Argonauta La Maddalena

A local sea experience that can add time on the water to your plan.

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EAT · 6.1 KM

Liska by La Scogliera Group

A local food stop that fits naturally around the rest of the day.

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DRINK · 9.3 KM

Art Cafè

A place to slow down for an aperitivo or drink after the day out.

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