La Maddalena

La Maddalena is a town in Sardinia of Italy.

Overview

La Maddalena is the main town and main island of the La Maddalena Arcepaggio

History

Served as a statigic military post for most of Europes recorded history, due to its easy access to shipping lanes. Once bombarded by a young Napoleon.

Landscape

A product of India slamming in to Asia and Europe millions of years ago, these islands are mainly jagged rock that form steep cliffs and high peaks with amazing views all around. Along with pristine beaches, one in particular so secluded because of its pink sand. Tourist would bottle up the sand and over years its began to disappear, so the local government marked to off limits, only to be seen from a boat.

Climate

Cold windy winters. Amazing Fall, Spring and warm Summers

Getting There

Better to rent a house for 2 weeks. Not many hotels. Withe the Sardianian President restricting any building within 1.5 miles from the beach, most of La Maddalena is how it has been for many centuries.

Getting Around

Unless your a good uphill walker, small car is best.

Sights

Everything. The main island takes about 30 min to drive around.

Activities

Rent a privat sailboat w/ a captain. The local captains know of the best spots, and they usually cook for you too.

Money & Shopping

Most of the shops are expensive. The African Immergrants have vending usually in the piazzas. They are lower priced, and usually unique.

Eating

Anywhere along the water

Drinking

Club Natica, Re Artu, and Bar 54

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  • Islands La Maddalena and Caprera are among the beauties of Sardinia, and indeed jewels in the Mediterranean. A U.S. military base, established on La Maddalena after World War II, has just abandoned the isle, leaving it to its original peaceful natural beauty. This is one more reason to visit La …  Silvana D.
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