Things to do in La Maddalena
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La Maddalena Boat Tour: Swim Stops & Chef’s Pasta from Palau★ 4.69 (1,116) · 7h
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La Maddalena Sailing: 16m Boat, Pink Beach & Snorkeling★ 4.96 (501) · 8h
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La Maddalena boat tour from Palau: Swim at Pink Beach★ 4.40 (1,054) · 7h
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La Maddalena archipelago tour: Four island stops, seven hours★ 4.65 (416) · 7h€ 50View ›
Maddalena Archipelago: Sailing Tour with Lunch & Swim Stops★ 4.75 (234) · 6h 30m€ 120View ›
Snorkeling La Maddalena: Catamaran with Lunch★ 4.94 (206) · 7h€ 120View ›
La Maddalena Archipelago: Boat Trip & Island Swimming★ 4.64 (149) · 6h€ 58View ›
La Maddalena Sailing Cruise: Archipelago Islands & Swimming★ 4.71 (117) · 7h€ 90View ›
La Maddalena Sailing: Island Hopping, Snorkeling & Lunch★ 4.71 (104) · 7h€ 125View ›
La Maddalena: Private Boat Tour with Skipper & Island Stops★ 4.93 (87) · 7h–8h€ 1,100View ›Lowest price (4)
La Maddalena boat tour from Palau: Pink Beach and natural poolsA seven-hour boat tour of La Maddalena archipelago leaves Palau at 10 a.m. and visits six stops including the Pink Beach of Budelli, natural limestone pools, and Cala Granara for swimming and snorkeling. The M/B Orient Express carries a small bar, restrooms, and a guide who speaks English or Italian. Passengers departing from Palau start with a walking tour of the old town; those joining from La Maddalena at 11:15 a.m. board directly for the water stops.Is it for me?The tour runs seven hours with swimming stops and a walking section in town, so it suits travelers with a full day to spend and comfort in the water. If you're joining from La Maddalena at 11:15 a.m. instead of Palau, you skip the town walk and save ninety minutes, keeping only the boat and the stops.
La Maddalena archipelago boat tour: Swim in emerald waterA six-hour boat tour of the La Maddalena archipelago departing from La Maddalena island, with five named swimming stops and a bar-restaurant service on board. The boat leaves at 10:15 am and visits Spargi's Cala Corsara (fine white sand and clear water), the archipelago's largest beach with views of Punta Filetto lighthouse, the natural pools of Budelli, Razzoli's pink-sand beach, and Caprera's Piazza del Conte. An optional first course cooked by the on-board chef is available; Sardinian products and drinks are sold at the bar. The itinerary may change in bad weather or by National Park directive.Is it for me?Book this tour if you're staying overnight on La Maddalena island — it's the only departure point for this route. The six-hour schedule anchors you at five named coves and natural pools, each chosen for swimming or the views, so the day holds together without building an itinerary yourself.
La Maddalena Archipelago Boat Tour: Vintage MotorshipA full-day boat tour from Palau aboard a restored 1956 motorship explores the La Maddalena Archipelago in Sardinia, with stops for swimming and snorkeling at Cala Connari, Spiaggia del Cavaliere and Cala Serena, plus a pass by the protected Pink Beach. A live guide in English or Italian accompanies the route; dinghy transfers to the islands are included, and the tour lasts approximately 6 to 7 hours from boarding to return. A municipal disembarkation tax of €5 per person (ages 6–99) is payable in cash at embarkation.Is it for me?Book from Palau if you're staying on the Sardinian mainland; book from La Maddalena if you're based on the island itself. The 1956 motorship is slower and more stable than a speedboat, which means a calmer ride and time to actually sit and look, but it also means the day is full—6 to 7 hours total—so pick this one if you want a full immersion in the archipelago rather than a quick hit-and-run.
La Maddalena sailing tour from Cannigione: Swim and lunchA shared sailing tour of the La Maddalena archipelago departing from Cannigione marina, where you board a 14-meter sailboat for eight hours of swimming, sightseeing and meals on the water. The boat stops at the most beautiful bays along the northeast Sardinian coast; you swim in the open water and relax on sun cushions between stops. Lunch and drinks—welcome drink, coffee, tea, bottled water and soda—are prepared fresh on board and included in the price. A live guide speaks English, Spanish, Italian or French.Is it for me?Book this shared sailing tour if you want a set itinerary with planned stops at the best bays—choose a private charter instead if you need flexibility to customize your route and timing.
