A day excursion to La Maddalena
Description
Discover the wonders of the La Maddalena archipelago on a day tour! The 4 long stops planned will allow you to explore uncontaminated landscapes in complete tranquility. You will be able to relax on the beach pampered by white sands, dive into crystal clear waters unique in the world and enjoy breathtaking views. The Riviera Di Gallura is a modern vessel equipped with every comfort, the top of safety and comfort, with appropriately sized interiors and quality equipment. Ideal for a comfortable tour of the La Maddalena Archipelago. Don't miss out on this protected paradise and trust us! We were the first to offer this service, and for more than 40 years we have had the honor of accompanying visitors to the islands of the La Maddalena Archipelago.
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Itinerary
Stop at the beach in Cala Corsara. The tour is scheduled to depart at 10 : 00 from the commercial port of Palau, pier No. 5. After a few minutes of sailing, you arrive in the island of Spargi for the first stop at the enchanting beach of Cala Corsara. Spend two hours here in one of the most beautiful bays of the archipelago; you can relax on its white sands, swim in the turquoise waters or explore the nearby paths to reach breathtaking viewpoints. Cala Corsara is also famous for the peculiarity of its rocks shaped by the elements, including the "Witch's Head", the "Bulldog Dog" and the "Italian Boot". There are also structures of historical interest, mostly open to visitors, including the Zavagli Battery, which still retains the machine gun positions.
The second stop on the beach is scheduled on the island of Budelli, at the Spiaggia di Cavalieri, in the heart of the Natural Pools. After skirting along the fascinating eastern side of the island of Spargi, we will head north to arrive immediately afterwards in the island of Budelli. First, we will stop to admire and take some pictures at the famous Pink Beach, bound by strict environmental protection regulations. Shortly after, our crew will accompany you to the Natural Pools of Budelli, as the name suggests, known for its crystal clear waters. We will then stop in front of the beach for a long stop of an hour and a half.
Bathing stop at the Natural Pools of Budelli. During the third stop you can dive from the boat and swim in the turquoise waters of Porto Madonna, also known as Piscine Naturali : we recommend you bring your snorkeling equipment to admire the unspoilt nature of these seas!
Stop in the historic center of La Maddalena. The fourth and final stop is scheduled in the historic center of La Maddalena, the only island in the archipelago where there is an urban centre. Therefore, returning from Santa Maria, we will sail along the western and southern coasts of the island of La Maddalena to finally moor at its port. The charming historic center will immediately be within your reach, and you can visit the characteristic squares, historical monuments and the main shopping and workshop streets on foot.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The tour lasts approximately 7 hours and includes approximately 2 hours of navigation in total
Reviews(356)
Excellent experience, super kind staff and excellent guides with stories and explanations, wonderful tour, lunch is not included in the ticket price but they prepare lunch on board with various choices for a truly negligible amount, highly recommended
Viator does not explain who your operator was and we started looking all over pier 5 for which one it was, when we finally found it they closed the pass in our face, we were going with a 1-year-old baby and another 3-year-old in our arms, and for arriving 1 min late they did not want to open for us, part of the staff looked at us and said yes and others gave them the order no, very bad experience, they have charged us and on top of that they do not want to return our money. Very poorly managed by Viator for not giving specific details and bad on the part of the tour operator who, seeing our faces, did not want to let us pass.
Wonderful route, crew even better prepared and professional, and they illustrate the history and beaches perfectly; the food on board has reasonable prices and is made to order!
Beautiful experience! Enchanting places and a wonderful day, welcoming and easygoing onboard staff, very good food, and fair prices in relation to the context. We had a great time and really enjoyed it. If we return next year, it will definitely be with them again. Highly recommended!!
An incredible and totally recommendable experience. The excursion to La Maddalena was beautiful, but without a doubt we want to highlight the entire crew: they were super friendly, attentive, and treated us great throughout the day. They made us feel very comfortable at all times. We would recommend it 100%! ⛵️💙🇮🇹
We quite enjoyed the experience, especially the first stop at Isola di Spargi. The boat is well-equipped, although it is quite full. We were lucky with the narration, since they also included explanations in Spanish despite not stating it in the ad (although it's not essential either, it's just four specific facts about the area). They offer food on board and the pasta wasn't bad (a plate of spaghetti for €12). Important points about payments: Landing fee (€5/person): You have to pay it no matter what in cash. If you don't have change, they tell you that there are ATMs in La Maddalena; in our case, we withdrew money there without a problem and without a commission. Drinks: Food can be paid for with a card, but if you buy drinks separately, they ask for cash. The negative point: What we didn't like at all was the "carelessness" of one of the employees, who gave me €10 less when charging me. When I went to complain a while later, without me telling him the amount, he knew perfectly well how much I was missing and pulled out the €10 bill instantly without arguing. It seemed like the typical "short change" trick to me. I'm leaving this warning here so that you are very careful when counting your change.
It seems there are many types of excursions; this one was arranged through the hotel. Disappointing. We left from Stintino, 2.5 hours by bus, and boarded one of those boats that holds more than 100 people. The first stop was in La Maddalena, shops and not much else. Then to another beach, as wonderful as all the ones in Sardinia. Lunchtime, a plate of macaroni with tomato sauce, cold, nothing more; they do not even give you water, and they charge you for grated cheese if you want it. Then to another beach and back. Bus, another 2.5 hours. What I am saying is that all of Sardinia has wonderful beaches; you do NOT need to take this excursion to see beautiful beaches. For 150 euros, you are better off finding a beach with a beach bar, umbrellas, and lounge chairs.
Unique tour that let us discover beautiful places! The staff was wonderful, attentive to every need, and very helpful! Highly recommended!
The entire crew was very nice! Enough stops to enjoy. And a comfortable trip.
A special thanks to the entire staff of the Riviera di Gallura motor vessel! We spent a dream day and, not a minor detail, with the extraordinary cooking of Simona. Very qualified staff with the main languages. Pablo is very kind! Bar available with cash and cards (when a connection is possible). Loredana & family
