A sailing tour is the best way to experience the La Maddalena archipelago, one of the most beautiful stretches of sea in the Mediterranean. Sixty islands and islets of wind-shaped granite, protected within a National Park, with water that turns from turquoise to deep blue in a few metres. In this guide you'll find everything about a La Maddalena sailing tour: the islands you'll visit, what's included on board and how to book your day at sea.
Why choose a sailing tour
The most spectacular beaches of the archipelago are on uninhabited, protected islands that can only be reached by sea. A sailing tour lets you move from one cove to the next at the right pace, stopping to swim in the clearest water, powered by the wind and away from the crowds. Compared with a motor boat or a catamaran, sailing gives you a quieter, more authentic and more intimate experience in small groups. If you're weighing up the options, read our guide on choosing between sailing boat and catamaran in La Maddalena.
The islands you'll see
A day sailing tour typically links the highlights of the archipelago:
Spargi, with Cala Corsara and Cala Granara, among the clearest coves of all. Budelli, home to the world-famous Pink Beach, admired from the sea. Santa Maria and Razzoli, which form the natural lagoon of Porto della Madonna, shallow and clear as a pool. Caprera, the greenest island, with Cala Coticcio, the "Tahiti of Sardinia".
For a closer look, see our guides to the beaches of the archipelago and to the Pink Beach of Budelli.
What's included on board
Our daily tours run aboard Ichnusa II, a Bénéteau Oceanis 473, with an experienced skipper who handles everything: route, manoeuvres, safety and the best spots to stop. On board you'll find swimming and snorkelling stops in the finest coves, lunch with the flavours of KumalÚ's kitchen, and the calm of a small group. All you have to do is enjoy the sea.
Departure and practical info
Tours depart from the port of La Maddalena, easily reached by a short ferry from Palau. The skipper chooses the route according to wind and weather to make the most of the day, so the exact itinerary can vary â always to give you the best possible sea and shelter.
Book your sailing tour
Spots on board are limited to keep the experience exclusive. Choose your date and set sail to discover the archipelago the way it's meant to be lived.
đ See itineraries, availability and booking on our packages page.
