Santo Stefano (island)
Island Small Sardinian island with historic fortress ruins
Near the Maddalena archipelago off Sardinia, Santo Stefano Island sits close to boat routes and rocky coves; day‑trippers and boaters stop for swimming, short hikes and coastal scenery.
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Santo Stefano is a small island in the La Maddalena archipelago off the north coast of Sardinia, Italy, within the administrative region of Sardinia.
In the 20th century the island hosted naval facilities and has been used for military and maritime purposes; that presence has shaped access and land use on the island.
Santo Stefano sits in the Strait of Bonifacio area of the Tyrrhenian Sea, immediately adjacent to La Maddalena in northern Sardinia.
- Archipelago location: The island is part of the Maddalena archipelago off northern Sardinia and lies adjacent to the island of La Maddalena across a narrow channel.
How to Get to Santo Stefano (island) #
Access is by private boat or by arranging a local charter from La Maddalena or Palau. Regular public ferries generally serve the larger islands; check local operators for landing options at Santo Stefano.
Tips for Visiting Santo Stefano (island) #
- If landing is allowed, respect private‑island rules-Santo Stefano is small and access can be controlled.
- Bring binoculars for seabird and coastline watching-Sardinian islands have distinct avian life.
- Check ferry schedules from La Maddalena or Palau; services are seasonal and can be cancelled in rough weather.
Best Time to Visit Santo Stefano (island) #
Late spring through early autumn is the best time for visiting Sardinia's small islands by boat; services are seasonal.
Weather & Climate near Santo Stefano (island) #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 8°C to 28°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 7 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 21°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall.
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October
October is mild with highs of 21°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (60 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (57 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 73 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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