The coves
White sand.
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The La Maddalena Archipelago is a group of islands in the Strait of Bonifacio between Corsica (France) and Sardinia (Italy), about 35 km north of Olbia in a straight line. The whole archipelago forms the comune of La Maddalena in Sardinia. It consists of seven main islands and many small islets. The largest is La Maddalena, with the only sizeable town, followed by Caprera, Spargi, Santo Stefano, Santa Maria, Budelli and Razzoli; only three are inhabited. The archipelago is a protected national park, was placed on UNESCO's tentative World Heritage list in 2006, and was known to the Romans as Cunicularia. Its clear waters and wind-sculpted granite shores match the neighbouring Costa Smeralda, yet it remains a haven for wildlife. Small coves of white sand and turquoise water lie between oddly shaped pink and grey granite rocks. Visitors take the ferry to La Maddalena island and many hop between the islands on boat trips to swim in the coves. The archipelago is a favourite with boaters, and summer is the best season for swimming.
White sand.
Strange shapes.
Between islands.
Strait of Bonifacio, northern Sardinia, Italy
By ferry to La Maddalena island.
Only three.