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Spend a full day exploring the La Maddalena Archipelago by boat from the port of Palau or La Maddalena in northeastern Sardinia. Stop at Budelli, Santa Maria and Spargi islands to swim and snorkel in natural pools of turquoise water or relax on sandy beaches. On board, a multilingual local guide shares the history of the archipelago, and you can admire the famous pink sands of Spiaggia Rosa from the boat. If you depart from Palau, you also get 1 hour of free time to stroll and shop in La Maddalena town.

Board your boat in Palau or La Maddalena
and set off for the archipelago
Depending on the option you booked, board the boat at the port of Palau or La Maddalena. The crew welcomes you and makes sure you are comfortable on board, and you can buy drinks and food while enjoying the sea breeze. Along the way, a professional guide explains the history of the archipelago in several languages.
Swim at Budelli and Santa Maria islands

Stop briefly at Budelli, famous for its turquoise water, and swim for about 20 minutes in its natural pools. Then spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes on Santa Maria, relaxing on the sandy beach or swimming in the clear sea, with time for lunch here. You can bring your own lunch or buy food on board.
Pass Spiaggia Rosa and visit Spargi island

Back on the boat, admire Spiaggia Rosa and its unusual pink sand from the water. On Spargi, discover white sand beaches, rocky coastline and turquoise sea, and spend about 1 hour and 30 minutes at Cala Granara beach snorkeling in the calm water or relaxing. On the way, see Santo Stefano island, Caprera island and the Bear Rock of Palau from the boat.
Explore La Maddalena town at your own pace

If you departed from Palau, enjoy 1 hour of free time in La Maddalena. Stroll through the historic center and shop for souvenirs or Vermentino wine in traditional Sardinian shops. Before returning to Palau, admire Cala Gavetta harbor and the Church of Santa Maria Maddalena. If you started in La Maddalena, your tour ends here.
※ The tour may be delayed or the route changed due to bad weather or changes in regulations.
※ Spiaggia Rosa is viewed from the boat without landing.
Meeting point : Departure from Palau
In front of the Maritime Station (Stazione Marittima), Palau
Piazza del Molo, 07020 Palau SS, Italy
Meeting point information:
Board by 9:30 AM at Piazza del Molo in front of the Maritime Station. Look for the boat named "Maggior Leggero II". The boat departs at 10:15 AM, and late arrivals cannot board. The tour returns to the same place.
Meeting point : Departure from La Maddalena
In front of L'Avventura restaurant
Via Amendola, 19, 07024 La Maddalena SS, Italy
Meeting point information:
Meet at 10:00 AM in front of L'Avventura restaurant on Via Amendola, between the post office and the ferry. Look for the desk marked "Maggior Leggero Tour". The boat departs at 10:30 AM, and late arrivals cannot board. The tour returns to the same place.