The destination
La Maddalena
The island
The island of wind and granite
Located off the Gallura coast, the Island of La Maddalena is the only inhabited island within the National Park and the largest of approximately 60 islands and islets that make up the Archipelago.
The historic centre, with its granite alleys and 18th-century buildings, is about 1.5 km from the holiday home, and the most famous beaches are an easy drive away: Punta Tegge, Cala Napoletana, Cala Coticcio and Relitto Beach.
Contact usThe history
The Sentinel of the Tyrrhenian
Born from the uplift of ancient crystalline basements and sculpted for millennia by the force of the Maestrale wind, La Maddalena emerged as an inaccessible bastion in the heart of the Strait of Bonifacio.
Although frequented since the Neolithic for the obsidian trade and a safe haven for Roman galleys along the salt routes, its true soul was forged in the 18th century. It was then that Corsican shepherds and bold sailors chose these rocks as their homeland, giving life to a community of "sea men" who feared neither storms nor Barbary raids, transforming a wild archipelago into a golden key for Mediterranean dominion.
The glory
The Island of Giants and Glory
The history of La Maddalena is a tapestry of destinies that changed the face of Europe. Among these granite inlets, the young Napoleon Bonaparte tasted the bitter flavor of defeat under the fire of the legendary Domenico Millelire, while Admiral Nelson surveyed its horizon for years, defining these waters as the safest port in the universe.
But it is the indissoluble bond with Giuseppe Garibaldi that seals its eternity: the Hero of Two Worlds chose the granite and the scent of myrtle for his final years, forever binding the breath of these islands to the dream of a united and free Italy.
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Boat excursions
Dinghy rental and routes to explore the archipelago by sea.
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The best restaurants on the island, selected for you.
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Boat trips, snorkeling and adventures in the park.
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Nightlife and entertainment on the island and surroundings.
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Bars, wine bars and venues for aperitifs and special evenings.
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The most beautiful beaches on the island, from white sand to hidden coves.
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