{"id":11878,"date":"2026-05-23T00:50:03","date_gmt":"2026-05-22T22:50:03","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.petagus.it\/?p=11878"},"modified":"2026-06-15T10:24:23","modified_gmt":"2026-06-15T08:24:23","slug":"la-maddalenas-most-beautiful-beaches","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.petagus.it\/en\/spiagge-piu-belle-di-la-maddalena\/","title":{"rendered":"La Maddalena's most beautiful beaches: a complete guide to all the coves of the Archipelago"},"content":{"rendered":"

The La Maddalena Archipelago is not just Spargi, Santa Maria and Budelli. With over 60 islands and islets\u00a0<\/span>, there are dozens of beaches and coves to discover. Some are very famous, others are little hidden gems that few people know about.<\/span><\/p>\n

This guide lists\u00a0<\/span>ALL the the main beaches of the archipelago<\/a><\/span><\/strong>, divided by island, with directions on how to reach them and whether you can go ashore.<\/span><\/p>\n

1. Island of La Maddalena (beaches reachable by land)<\/span><\/h2>\n

La Maddalena is the only island in the archipelago where you can reside and move around by car or scooter\u00a0<\/span>. Here are its best beaches.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Beach<\/span><\/th>\nFeatures<\/span><\/th>\nAccess<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Lower Trinity<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nLong beach with white sand dunes, ideal for families\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBy land (car)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spreader<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nEquipped beach, sheltered from the winds, ideal for children and snorkelling\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBy land, 4.7 km from the port\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Arena Mountains<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nWild beach in the northern part, windy but very beautiful\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBy land, 8 km from the port\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Porto Massimo<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nQuiet cove, less frequented than Spalmatore\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBy land<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Hell Cove<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSuggestive cove with emerald water, eerie but beautiful name\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nSea or path<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
French Cove<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSheltered cove, clear water\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBy sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala Majori<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSmall cove, ideal for those seeking tranquillity\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBy sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punta Tegge<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nReef with crystal clear water, not quite a beach but good for diving\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBy land<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala Gavetta<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nBeach in the centre of La Maddalena, under the harbour\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nOverland (on foot)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Church Cove<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nUrban beach in the eastern part of the settlement\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nOverland (on foot)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

2. Caprera Island (beaches by land and sea)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Caprera is connected to La Maddalena by a bridge, so it can be reached by car. But some of its most beautiful beaches can only be reached by sea\u00a0<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beaches accessible by land<\/span><\/h3>\n
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Beach<\/span><\/th>\nNickname<\/span><\/th>\nFeatures<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cala Coticcio<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n\u201cTahiti\u201d.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nIncredibly transparent water, Park permit required\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala Napoletana<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n-<\/span><\/td>\nBeach only accessible by sea, one of the most picturesque\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala Serena<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n-<\/span><\/td>\nQuiet bay, ideal for families\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Garibaldi Cove<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n-<\/span><\/td>\nNamed after the hero of two worlds, who lived in Caprera\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Wreck Beach<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n-<\/span><\/td>\nIt houses the remains of a coal-carrying ship\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Brigantine Cove<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n-<\/span><\/td>\nEastern cove, accessible by sea\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala Portese<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n-<\/span><\/td>\nOn the south side of the island\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Andreana Cove<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n-<\/span><\/td>\nOn the south side of the island\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Two Seas<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n-<\/span><\/td>\nSuggestive spot where two seas meet\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

3. Island of Spargi (most beautiful coves)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Spargi is known for its white sandy beaches and crystal-clear water. It can only be reached by sea\u00a0<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Beach<\/span><\/th>\nWhy it is famous<\/span><\/th>\nAccess<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cala Corsara<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nThe most famous of Spargi, fine white sand, turquoise sea\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLanding permitted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Knight's Beach<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nWhite sand, knight-shaped rock, shallow water ideal for children\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLanding permitted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala Granara<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nHidden cove on the north side, less frequented\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLanding permitted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Conneri Cove<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nKnown as the \u201ccove of love\u201d, small and picturesque\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLanding permitted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala Soraya<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nWhite beach, transparent sea\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLanding permitted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala Pietranera<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCharacterised by dense vegetation on the shoreline\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLanding permitted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala Piscioli<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nLush vegetation along the beach\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLanding permitted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spargiotto and Spargiottello<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nTwo small coves west of Cala Corsara\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLanding permitted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

4. Budelli Island (the Pink Beach and more)<\/span><\/h2>\n

Budelli is famous for the Pink Beach, but also has other coves. IMPORTANT: from 2020 landing is BANNED on the whole island.\u00a0<\/span>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Beach<\/span><\/th>\nFeatures<\/span><\/th>\nAccess<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Pink Beach (Cala di Roto)<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPink sand for fragments of microorganisms, the most famous in the Mediterranean\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBy boat only, disembarkation prohibited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala d'Alga<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nMinor cove on the north side<\/span><\/td>\nBy boat only, disembarkation prohibited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
North Cove<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nBeach on the northern slope<\/span><\/td>\nBy boat only, disembarkation prohibited<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

5. St. Mary's Island<\/span><\/h2>\n

Santa Maria is sparsely inhabited (a few summer residences and a small hotel)\u00a0<\/span>. It can only be reached by sea.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Beach<\/span><\/th>\nFeatures<\/span><\/th>\nAccess<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cala Santa Maria<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCrescent-shaped beach, blue water, vegetation reaching down to the sea\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLanding permitted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala di Fosso<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSecond beach on the island, less frequented\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLanding permitted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
La Casitta<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nArea with one of the few luxury residences on the island\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nLanding permitted<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

6. Island of Razzoli<\/span><\/h2>\n

Razzoli is the wildest and most unspoilt island in the archipelago\u00a0<\/span>. It can only be reached by sea. Landing is generally prohibited or highly regulated.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Beach<\/span><\/th>\nFeatures<\/span><\/th>\nAccess<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cala Lunga<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nInlet with clear water, interspersed with smooth rocks\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nOnly by boat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala Cappello<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCove near Monte Cappello, the highest point on the island\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nOnly by boat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Walnut Cove<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSmall cove, seabed rich in fauna for snorkelling\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nOnly by boat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala Bove marino<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSuggestive cove\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nOnly by boat<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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7. St Stephen's Island<\/span><\/h2>\n

Santo Stefano is partly private property and partly a military area\u00a0<\/span>. Some areas are accessible.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Beach<\/span><\/th>\nFeatures<\/span><\/th>\nAccess<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cala Villamarina<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSuggestive beach on the western side\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBy sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Fish Beach<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nTurquoise water, shallow and sandy seabed\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBy sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala Levante<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nOn the south side, overlooking the coast of Palau\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBy sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Punta Santo Stefano<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nSouthern tip with crystal clear water\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\nBy sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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8. Complete summary table (by island and access)<\/span><\/h2>\n
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Island<\/span><\/th>\nMain beaches<\/span><\/th>\nLanding permitted<\/span><\/th>\nAccess<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
La Maddalena<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nBassa Trinit\u00e0, Spalmatore, Monti d'Arena, Porto Massimo, Cala d'Inferno, Cala Francese, Cala Majori, Punta Tegge, Cala Gavetta, Cala Chiesa<\/span><\/td>\nYes (all)<\/span><\/td>\nBy land (car) and by sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Caprera<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCala Coticcio<\/a>, Cala Napoletana, Cala Serena, Cala Garibaldi, Relitto, Cala Brigantina, Cala Portese, Cala Andreana, Due Mari<\/span><\/td>\nYes (all)<\/span><\/td>\nBy land (car) and by sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Spargi<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCala Corsara, Cavaliere Beach, Cala Granara, Cala Conneri, Cala Soraya, Cala Pietranera, Cala Piscioli, Spargiotto, Spargiottello<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nOnly by sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Santa Maria<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCala Santa Maria, Cala di Fosso, La Casitta<\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/td>\nOnly by sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Budelli<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nPink Beach (Cala di Roto), Cala d'Alga, Cala Nord<\/span><\/td>\nNO (banned from 2020)<\/span><\/td>\nOnly by sea (sighting)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Razzoli<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCala Lunga, Cala Cappello, Cala Noce, Cala Bove marino<\/span><\/td>\nGenerally no<\/span><\/td>\nOnly by sea (sighting)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Saint Stephen<\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nCala Villamarina, Spiaggia del Pesce, Cala Levante, Punta Santo Stefano<\/span><\/td>\nPartially<\/span><\/td>\nOnly by sea<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
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Which beaches can you see during the trip with Petagus?<\/span><\/h2>\n

The standard Petagus itinerary (departure from Palau at 10:30am) includes\u00a0<\/span>:<\/span><\/p>\n