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 |
| Olbia | 34.9 km (21.7 mi) | 49 min |
| Tempio Pausania | 44.7 km (27.8 mi) | 1 hr |
| Alà dei Sardi | 64.9 km (40.3 mi) | 1 hr 21 min |
| Buddusò | 73.7 km (45.8 mi) | 1 hr 31 min |
| Pattada | 76.4 km (47.5 mi) | 1 hr 34 min |
| Siniscola | 76.9 km (47.8 mi) | 1 hr 34 min |
| Ozieri | 79.3 km (49.3 mi) | 1 hr 37 min |
Where Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park sits
Official Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park site — hours, closures, and fees.
Drive times from Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park
Archipelago of La Maddalena National Park sits close enough to Asinara National Park, Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park, Tuscan Archipelago National Park, and Circeo National Park that one drive from home can cover more than one park.
| Park | Apart | Estimated drive |
|---|---|---|
| Asinara National Park | 97.1 km (60.3 mi) | 1 hr 53 min |
| Golfo di Orosei and Gennargentu National Park | 126 km (78.1 mi) | 2 hr 18 min |
| Tuscan Archipelago National Park | 183 km (114 mi) | 3 hr 8 min |
| Circeo National Park | 304 km (189 mi) | 4 hr 56 min |
Parks close by
- 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. La Maddalena, about 1.8 km (1.1 mi) away — roughly 3 min of driving.
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.