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- Cala Coticcio (Caprera): Small, perfectly turquoise bay nicknamed ”Tahiti” for a reason — shallow, clear water and pinky-white sand framed by smooth granite boulders. You have to hike in (20-40 minutes from the road), so it feels earned and not as crowded as the bigger beaches. (Personal favorite — I keep going back for the swim and the views.)
- Spiaggia Rosa, Budelli: The famous pink sand beach — rare and very fragile. You can’t land on it anymore, but seeing the blush shoreline from a boat or a distance is unforgettable; it’s a great reminder of how protected places need limits.
- Cala Corsara (Isola di Spargi): A postcard-perfect cove with powder-white sand, steep granite backdrops and incredible snorkeling right off the beach. The water is shallow and clear, excellent for spotting fish
- Cala Coticcio (Caprera): Small, perfectly turquoise bay nicknamed ”Tahiti” for a reason — shallow, clear water and pinky-white sand framed by smooth granite boulders. You have to hike in (20-40 minutes from the road), so it feels earned and not as crowded as the bigger beaches. (Personal favorite — I keep going back for the swim and the views.)
- Spiaggia Rosa, Budelli: The famous pink sand beach — rare and very fragile. You can’t land on it anymore, but seeing the blush shoreline from a boat or a distance is unforgettable; it’s a great reminder of how protected places need limits.
- Cala Corsara (Isola di Spargi): A postcard-perfect cove with powder-white sand, steep granite backdrops and incredible snorkeling right off the beach. The water is shallow and clear, excellent for spotting fish and tiny rays.
- La Maddalena town & harbor: The archipelago’s lively hub — colorful streets, seafood restaurants, and the practical ferry/boat services. Good place to organize day trips, rent a small boat, or just wander after a day of swimming.
- Caprera’s trails & Garibaldi House: Mix of nature and history — pretty walking trails through maquis and granite outcrops, plus Garibaldi’s simple house and grounds. Great for short hikes that end in sweeping views over the channels between islands.
- Posidonia meadows and marine life: The underwater heart of the park — seagrass beds that keep the water clear and teem with small fish, octopus, and the occasional loggerhead turtle or passing dolphin. Snorkeling here feels more like visiting a well-kept aquarium than a beach.
- Northern islets (Razzoli, Santa Maria) & lighthouses: Wild, less-visited rocky islands with dramatic coastlines, seabird colonies and classic Mediterranean isolation. Perfect if you want quiet anchorages, raw scenery and a sense of remoteness.
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Hi, I’m Johan (Netherlands 🇳🇱), the creator of TakeYourBackpack. Over the past 3 decades, I’ve backpacked through 90+ countries across six continents, gaining extensive experience with independent travel, long-term trips, and overland routes.