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When people dream of island paradises, it looks a lot like La Maddalena, Italy — an island archipelago off the northeast coast of Sardinia.
While most people come to La Maddalena for the beaches and boat trips — the main draws for Sardinia as a whole! — La Maddalena offers a nice balance of city, culture, and dining, too.
Here you can enjoy beautiful beaches and explore the Parco Nazionale dell’Arcipelago di La Maddalena and its many protected islands.
But what I loved about La Maddalena is that you can also visit museums, go on hikes, stroll through the city center, and indulge in some delicious Sardinian food.
The archipelago of La Maddalena is made up of seven main islands and many smaller islets. The main island is called La Maddalena, the national park is called La Maddalena, and the town on the main island is ALSO called La Maddalena. It can be a bit confusing, but I’ll refer to La Maddalena archipelago, island, national park, or town when necessary.
While you could park yourself in La Maddalena town and eat Sardinian snacks to your heart’s content, the real treasures come when you go exploring. The two largest islands, La Maddalena and Caprera, are linked by a causeway and best explored by car.
For the harder-to-reach islands, jump on a boat tour! There are plenty of boat tours in La Maddalena, taking you to some of the prettiest parts of the archipelago.
Between the beaches, the charm, and the easy 45-minute drive from the hub of Olbia to the ferry port in Palau, La Maddalena is the perfect place to start a Sardinian road trip. I loved my time here.
Here are the best things to do in La Maddalena, Italy!
This post was published in April 2025 and was co-written by Adventurous Kate and Riana Ang-Canning.
Things to Do in La Maddalena, Italy
Go on a boat tour
If there’s any one thing you should do in La Maddalena, it’s taking a boat tour! We did this on our first day and it started our visit off so well.
There are many different boat tours available here, with a variety of itineraries, price points, and inclusions. Take your time looking through them to find the best option for you.
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