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FULL DAY TOUR AT THE ISLANDS OF LA MADDALENA & CAPRERA
La Maddalena is the name of the principal island of an archipelago off the north-eastern tip of Sardinia. The archipelago is also known as La Maddalena, and consists of over sixty islands, islets and rocks. In the past the islands have been important strategic naval and military bases; now they are an attractive and fairly low-key holiday destination. After the transport by ferry, we will visit by car the biggest islands of this archiperlago: La Maddalena & Caprera.
Meeting Point
at your hotel / residence
your hotel / residence, departure to Palau
The most famous attractions are the beautiful unspoiled beaches, the blue seas and the final home of Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi, on the island of Caprera which is united to the main island through a long bridge. La Maddalena is reached by frequent car ferries from the port town of Palau, a journey which takes just twenty minutes. The islands are dotted with old military fortifications and some of these would make interesting sites to visit. The islands' naval history encompasses a proud defeat of a French assault led by Bonaparte in 1793, a lengthy offshore sojourn by Nelson's fleet just before its depart to Trafalgar, and a US naval base, closed in 2008.
The tour starts in any hotel / residence around Olbia or the Gallura province ( Costa Smeralda, Portorotondo, San Teodoro, etc. ) where I will pick you up, and then we reach the port of Palau, where we buy the tickets to take the ferry boat to the island of La Maddalena. There with my car will visit all major beaches and panoramic spots of the island, including the Trinity Church, the first church built in La Maddalena by Corsican shepherds. After we'll go down to cross the bridge of La Moneta and reach the island of Caprera, where, beside the very beautiful beaches and transparent waters, we can see the old military buildings of the Italian navy.
Ending Point
at your hotel / residence
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Inclusions & Exclusions
the guide fee, the pick-up from your hotel - residence and the transportation to Palau and to all sites inside the two islands of La Maddalena and Caprera. These two island are linked by a long bridge, called "Della Moneta".
the ferry transportation is NOT included and it is about 15 euro per person.
Tour Important Information
Only available from June to end of september
Important message from the guide
Usually our season is linked to the sea beach season and starts from the 1st of June to the 30 of September
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Sardinia Tour Reviews
“Knowledgeable, warm hearted local!”
We can’t recommend Matteo enough. He’s a very knowledgeable local with a wonderful energy. He picked us up in the north of the island and he curated a custom agenda for us based on our interests and our requested final destination in the south of the island. He was also flexible- helping us add and modify the agenda as ideas come up! We had an incredible day and arrived safely in the south of the island for part two of our trip. What an incredible way to see and learn more of the island, rather than just driving straight from point A to point B!
Matteo P.
(1 reviews)Thank you very much Kristy for this nice rating, where you describe, in a detailed way, a day which has been very pleasant also for me.
