Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park: planning guide
Granite islands north of Sardinia with clear water and granite headlands.
Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park is in Sardinia, Italy. The nearest town is La Maddalena — roughly 1.8 km (1.1 mi) out, about 3 min of driving.
When to go
Best window: May, June, September, and early October. Shoulder season: April and late October.
Winter is cool and wet at low elevation and snowy in the mountains, with reduced hut and refuge service.
July and August combine peak heat with peak domestic holidays. Shoulder months are both cooler and quieter.
Full seasonal breakdown for Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park
Closest towns and cities
| Town | Distance | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| La Maddalena | 1.8 km (1.1 mi) | 3 min |
| Palau | 6.1 km (3.8 mi) | 10 min |
| Porto Cervo | 14.3 km (8.9 mi) | 24 min |
| Arzachena | 17.2 km (10.7 mi) | 29 min |
| Santa Teresa Gallura | 18.5 km (11.5 mi) | 31 min |
| Luogosanto | 26.6 km (16.5 mi) | 40 min |
| Sant'Antonio di Gallura | 28 km (17.4 mi) | 42 min |
| Aglientu | 30 km (18.7 mi) | 44 min |
Where Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park sits
Official Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Parks you could combine with it
- Asinara National Park
Former prison island off northwest Sardinia, now white donkeys and empty coves.
- Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park
Sardinia’s highest massif and the cliffs of the Gulf of Orosei.
- Tuscan Archipelago National Park
Elba and the Tuscan islands — Mediterranean scrub, mines history, and marine parks.
- Circeo National Park
Coastal dunes, forests, and lagoons south of Rome near Monte Circeo.
Common questions
Where is Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park?
Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park sits in Sardinia, Italy, and the closest town of any size is La Maddalena — about 3 min away.
When is the best time to visit Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park?
Generally May, June, September, and early October, with April and late October quieter on either side.