The Islands

The La Maddalena archipelago is a group of islands in the north-east of Sardinia and it is an area rich in history.

The first traces of human presence date back as far as the Neolithic period.
Due to its strategic position, it has always been the scene of invasions by foreign armies: from the Romans (250 B.C.) to the Saracen corsairs (1100), to the Turkish raids (1584), to the annexation to Piedmont in 1720 and the (unsuccessful) attempt at conquest by the French army led by Napoleon (1793).

Once the sad post-war years had passed, the archipelago was finally appreciated and experienced for its incredible natural beauty.
In 1994, the first Sardinian national park was established: The La Maddalena Archipelago National Park. It covers over 20,000 hectares of land and sea, it embraces 180 kilometres of coastline, including over 60 islands, large and small, granite and schist, shaped by wind and currents.

Besides the island of La Maddalena, the largest, Budelli, Caprera, Razzoli, Santa Maria, Santo Stefano and Spargi stand out as destinations for unforgettable boat tours.
The inlets create a myriad of landings, the colours of the sea are unique, the rocks are shaped like natural monuments and the seabed are a diving paradise.