national park
La Maddalena Archipelago
A national park of seven main islands off northeastern Sardinia with pristine beaches, granite rock formations, and crystal-clear waters.
2 km · about 5 min drive
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La Maddalena
Sardinia, Italy · Europe
About La Maddalena
La Maddalena works well as a base: 10 minutes from Palau, 2km from La Maddalena Archipelago.
La Maddalena is in Sardinia, Italy, with about 10,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Palau, about 4 km away.
La Maddalena (Sardinian: Sa Madalena, Corsican: A Madalena) is a town and comune (municipality) located on the islands of the Maddalena archipelago in the Province of Gallura North-East Sardinia in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy. It has 10,449 inhabitants.
It is one of I Borghi più belli d'ItaliaRead more
("The most beautiful villages of Italy").
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near La Maddalena?
Within an hour or so of La Maddalena: La Maddalena Archipelago (2 km), Costa Smeralda (17 km), Hotel Cala di Volpe, Sardinia (The Spy Who Loved Me) (18 km), Capo Testa (22 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Col de Bavella and Gulf of Orosei Coast Road.
Where is La Maddalena?
La Maddalena is in Sardinia, Italy, about 4 km from Palau.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 10,297
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Sardinia
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 41.2142, 9.4083
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from La Maddalena
5 notable places within an hour's drive.
beach
Costa Smeralda
A glamorous stretch of northeastern Sardinia coastline known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and luxury resorts.
17 km · about 20 min drive
film location
Hotel Cala di Volpe, Sardinia (The Spy Who Loved Me)
The Costa Smeralda hotel where Bond and Anya stay; the Lotus Esprit submarine emerges on the nearby beach at Capriccioli.
18 km · about 20 min drive
natural wonder
Capo Testa
A surreal headland of wind-sculpted granite boulders near Santa Teresa Gallura at Sardinia's northern tip.
22 km · about 25 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Bonifacio
A dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.
28 km · about 35 min drive
Driving roads near La Maddalena
- 28 kmBonifacioA dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.
- 66 kmCol de BavellaCorsica's most spectacular mountain pass at 1218m, winding through twisted granite needles and fragrant pine forests in the island's wild interior.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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