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A full-day motorboat tour from Cannigione that threads past Santo Stefano and Caprera to La Maddalena, stopping for swims at Spargi and Santa Maria and a photo pass by Budelli’s pink sand. Expect crystal bays, granite formations, a short town visit and a provided lunch on board.
A full-day motorboat tour from Cannigione that threads past Santo Stefano and Caprera to La Maddalena, stopping for swims at Spargi and Santa Maria and a photo pass by Budelli’s pink sand. Expect crystal bays, granite formations, a short town visit and a provided lunch on board.
The motorboat slips away from Cannigione under a bright Sardinian sky; salt air pushes at your face and the archipelago’s granite islands step forward like low islands of light. As the hull cuts through glassy channels you pass Santo Stefano and Caprera—wartime forts and Garibaldi-era reminders—before La Maddalena rises with whitewashed houses and scrub-covered ridgelines.
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Operated by AVI Travel · Cannigione, Sardinia
The motorboat slips away from Cannigione under a bright Sardinian sky; salt air pushes at your face and the archipelago’s granite islands step forward like low islands of light. As the hull cuts through glassy channels you pass Santo Stefano and Caprera—wartime forts and Garibaldi-era reminders—before La Maddalena rises with whitewashed houses and scrub-covered ridgelines.
Geology here is blunt: ancient granite shaped by wind and waves into rounded boulders and sculpted shores. Budelli’s famous pink sand is visible from the water, a fragile color born of shell fragments and microscopic organisms; access is limited now to protect it. Local culture is maritime and practical—fishing villages, lighthouse keepers’ paths scented with myrtle, and a cuisine that favors fresh fish, citrus and aromatic herbs.
Expect several swim stops at Spargi’s sheltered bays and Santa Maria’s green coves; short shore walks lead to viewpoints and a lighthouse trail lined with low scrub. The tour typically runs about seven hours and includes a port stop at La Maddalena for a short walk or optional bus panoramic loop and a provided lunch on board.
Practical pointers: pack reef-friendly sunscreen, water shoes for rocky landings, and a dry bag for valuables. Mornings are calmer for photography and swimming; afternoons can bring thermic winds. Respect protected zones—do not land on Budelli—and bring your own refillable water bottle to cut plastic. With basic sea-sense and an appetite for clear water and coastal geology, this day ride delivers classic Sardinian island scenery and easy, memorable swims.
easy.
6–7 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; must be able to board a small boat and walk short uneven shore paths.
No — Budelli’s pink beach is closed to the public to protect its fragile sand; the tour makes a photo stop from the boat only.
Yes — the tour indicates lunch is provided on board, typically a simple local meal; bring snacks if you prefer extras.
Basic marine restroom facilities are usually on the motorboat; facilities onshore are available during the La Maddalena stop.
Cannigione is reached by road from Palau or Olbia; regional buses and private transfers run in summer—check schedules and allow extra time for summer traffic.
The archipelago has long been a strategic maritime zone; Caprera is linked to Giuseppe Garibaldi’s exile and Santo Stefano holds historical military fortifications.
La Maddalena area is a protected marine park—stay in marked anchoring zones, avoid disturbing wildlife, and follow guidelines to reduce plastic and anchor damage.
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The motorboat slips away from Cannigione under a bright Sardinian sky; salt air pushes at your face and the archipelago’s granite islands step forward like low islands of light. As the hull cuts through glassy channels you pass Santo Stefano and Caprera—wartime forts and Garibaldi-era reminders—before La Maddalena rises with whitewashed houses and scrub-covered ridgelines.
The motorboat slips away from Cannigione under a bright Sardinian sky; salt air pushes at your face and the archipelago’s granite islands step forward like low islands of light. As the hull cuts through glassy channels you pass Santo Stefano and Caprera—wartime forts and Garibaldi-era reminders—before La Maddalena rises with whitewashed houses and scrub-covered ridgelines.
Geology here is blunt: ancient granite shaped by wind and waves into rounded boulders and sculpted shores. Budelli’s famous pink sand is visible from the water, a fragile color born of shell fragments and microscopic organisms; access is limited now to protect it. Local culture is maritime and practical—fishing villages, lighthouse keepers’ paths scented with myrtle, and a cuisine that favors fresh fish, citrus and aromatic herbs.
Expect several swim stops at Spargi’s sheltered bays and Santa Maria’s green coves; short shore walks lead to viewpoints and a lighthouse trail lined with low scrub. The tour typically runs about seven hours and includes a port stop at La Maddalena for a short walk or optional bus panoramic loop and a provided lunch on board.
Practical pointers: pack reef-friendly sunscreen, water shoes for rocky landings, and a dry bag for valuables. Mornings are calmer for photography and swimming; afternoons can bring thermic winds. Respect protected zones—do not land on Budelli—and bring your own refillable water bottle to cut plastic. With basic sea-sense and an appetite for clear water and coastal geology, this day ride delivers classic Sardinian island scenery and easy, memorable swims.