The meeting point is at the Palau marina in front of the Pier-1 bar
The embarkation point for the La Maddalena and also Petagus boat excursions is located at the marina of Palau, located along the town's waterfront, a short walk from the centre.
Visual landmark: look for boats with the Petagus logo or ask at the infopoint at the harbour entrance. The staff is available to show you the exact quay.
The starting point is in front of the Pier-1 bar
Presented with 30 minutes in advance than the time of departure.
La landing fee you pay in cash to the skipper before departure. Prepare the exact amount.
In the event of a delay beyond the departure time, boarding is not guaranteed and no reimbursement is provided.
The port of Palau is well equipped and offers all necessary services before and after the excursion:
Ticket offices and infopoints - for information on tours and ferries.
Bars and cafés - ideal for a coffee or breakfast before departure.
Grocery shops - to buy water, snacks or a packed lunch.
Equipment hire (masks, fins, snorkels) - although Petagus provides these free of charge.
Public toilets - located at the harbour entrance and along the quay.
Pharmacy - 5 minutes' walk from the port, on Via Roma.
Newsagents and tobacconists - for any last purchases.
If you have forgotten anything (sun cream, hat, water), you will find everything in the shops near the harbour
You are looking for a perfect itinerary for the La Maddalena excursion well researched, touching the most beautiful beaches, natural pools and historical sites in the archipelago? You are in the right place. Petagus takes you on a boat trip of 7-8 hours departing from the port of Palau, discovering Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, the Natural Pools and the historic centre of La Maddalena. In this guide you will find stage by stage our La Maddalena excursion itinerary, with timetables, stops and useful tips for an unforgettable day.
L’La Maddalena excursion itinerary of Petagus foresees departure at 10:30 a.m. from the port of Palau, first swim stop at Cala Corsara (island of Spargi), lunch stop in a protected bay, admiration of the Pink Beach in Budelli, second swim stop at the island of Santa Maria, dive at the Piscine Naturali (also in Budelli), coastal navigation with views of Cala d'Inferno and Cala Francese, stop in the historic centre of La Maddalena, and return to Palau along the island of Santo Stefano and the Roccia dell'Orso. Expected arrival between 17:30 and 18:00.
L’La Maddalena excursion itinerary of Petagus provides two main stops for bathing (Spargi and Santa Maria) plus an additional stop at the Natural Pools of Budelli, where you can dive into shallow, crystal-clear waters. In total, you can enter the water at three different times of the day, each with unique backdrops and landscapes.
Yes. Our La Maddalena excursion itinerary includes a stop at the island of Budelli for admire the famous Pink Beach from the water. Landing on the beach is forbidden to protect this unique ecosystem, but you can photograph it and enjoy its rosy colour from a few metres away. The skipper will take you to the best spot for observation.
Yes. After the bathroom stops and coastal navigation, the’La Maddalena excursion itinerary lands in Cala Gavetta, in the heart of the historic centre of La Maddalena. Here you will have time for a stroll, shopping, or a visit to historical sites such as the church and the monument to Domenico Millelire, the first recipient of the medal for military valour of the Royal Sardinian Navy.
Departure is from port of Palau, conveniently accessible from the north of Sardinia. The exact embarkation point will be communicated to you at the time of booking. It is advisable to arrive 30 minutes before the departure time (10:30 am). The return is scheduled at the same port between 17:30 and 18:00, for a total of approximately 7-8 hours of La Maddalena excursion itinerary.
