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The Archipelago is made up of twenty-three islands and islets and is protected by strict preservation regulations that make it one of the only natural habitats still intact in the Mediterranean. Recently established is the new Parco Marino. Its emerald waters, beaches rendered pink by coral fragments, granite rock formations and its thick, aromatic juniper and myrtle forests make it one of a kind. The best way to visit the Archipelago is, naturally, by sea, navigating from island to island, hopping from one shelter to the next, anchoring in one of the numerous coves to take a swim. Even though the short distance between the various islands may relax your worries, it’s always a good idea to take a look at the meteorological conditions before setting off. An excursion from the hotel to the smaller islands (that is, excluding La Maddalena and Caprera) can be done in one day, or with the right boat, over the course of several days.

LA MADDALENA: The largest island of the Archipelago (20 square km). We recommend visiting for the beautiful coastline panoramas that open up before the visitors eyes. The low side, on the right, presents a series of granite masses that shelter Cala Spalmatore.

CAPRERA: Being the second largest after La Maddalena, it has a surface area of 15.75 square km. Caprera’s appeal lies not only in its natural beauty, but also in the presence of Garibaldi, whose house is one of the most visited museums in Italy.

SANTO STEFANO: Found half-way between La Maddalena and Palau, it is the fourth largest island of the Archipelago. Its surface area is about 3 square km. The eastern side is occupied by a U.S. military base.

SPARGI: The third largest island of the Archipelago with a surface area of 4.2 square km.

BUDELLI: recognizable for a white beacon; past an inlet one arrives at Cala di Roto, known as the Pink Beach.

SANTA MARIA: This island, with 2 square km of surface area, has an appearance different from that of the adjacent islands. More level and fertile, it is the only one to have been cultivated and also has a swamp that provides a resting point for migrating birds headed to Sardinia’s interior.

RAZZOLI: the north point of the island is mounted by a lighthouse over Cala Rosario. This high, rocky coast is rather different from those of the other islands.