ITINERARY
Boat excursion itinerary La Maddalena Archipelago
Daily departures from Santa Teresa Gallura
LA MADDALENA BOAT TRIP ITINERARY
What are the planned stages?
Meeting point at the Port of Santa Teresa Gallura
The meeting point is at the ticket office of the Bocche Consortium at the port of Santa Teresa Gallura.
In August make sure you arrive at the boarding gate at 08:00; in other months boarding starts at 08:15.
In August make sure you arrive at the boarding gate at 08:00; in other months boarding starts at 08:15.
Departure towards Budelli
Departure from the port of Santa Teresa Gallura and navigation towards Budelli.
While sailing, one can admire the white cliffs of Bonifacio and the breathtaking panorama of the north coast of Sardinia and the south coast of Corsica in the distance.
While sailing, one can admire the white cliffs of Bonifacio and the breathtaking panorama of the north coast of Sardinia and the south coast of Corsica in the distance.
Panoramic View Pink Beach
On Budelli Island we can see the legendary Pink Beach, one of the most beautiful in the world! It owes its name to the colour of the sand, rich in tiny fragments of bryozoan skeletons, coral, granite, shells and mollusc shells. The spectacular colouring is due to a pink micro-organism that 'inhabits' the Posidonia oceanica meadows. When it dies, the shells are washed ashore, shredded by the action of water and wind. To protect this very fragile ecosystem, no boats have been allowed to anchor or swim here since 1998.
Santa Maria Island beach stop
Most of the islands and islets of the archipelago are uninhabited. Santa Maria Island, on the other hand, is home to some 20 dwellings that are mainly frequented during the summer. You will descend to the beach by mooring at the adjacent jetty conveniently using the footbridge, and you can sunbathe and swim in the crystal-clear waters.
Panoramic view Manto della Madonna
We will continue sailing and pass one of the most famous points of interest in the archipelago: the Manto della Madonna or Porto della Madonna. This area is so called because it is considered a safe harbour in almost all winds. The incredible blue of this stretch of sea takes your breath away: a real unspoilt natural pool with a shallow and transparent seabed. Absolutely a must-see!
Lunch break
Lunch break where you will be served at the table. The captain will choose the most suitable place for the lunch break depending on the sea weather conditions.
La Maddalena city stop
We land in the marina of La Maddalena where you can visit this small town. The cosy old town is full of ice-cream parlours and shops for shopping.
Spargi beach stop
Stop for a swim at Spargi Cala Corsara beach, another incredible bay to admire and visit.
Navigation and Return
During the return voyage to Santa Teresa Gallura, you can admire the beauty of the views of the north coast of Sardinia, including Punta Falcone, the Marmorata with its Isolotto dei Gabbiani, the forts of the Batteria Ferrero and the thrilling entrance to the Santa Teresa di Gallura fjord.
Stops may be reversed depending on the provisions of the Magdalena Park Authority