Spargi
Island Island in La Maddalena archipelago, crystal-clear waters
One of La Maddalena’s islands off Sardinia, Spargi offers sandy coves, pink granite ridges and clear water; day-trippers come for snorkeling, boat trips and short coastal hikes from La Maddalena.
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Spargi is an uninhabited island in the La Maddalena Archipelago off the northeast coast of Sardinia, Italy. It lies within the La Maddalena National Park and the surrounding marine protected area.
The island is noted for its sheltered coves, clear water and granite coastline; prominent visitor spots include Cala Corsara and Cala Granara, which are commonly visited by day boats. There are no permanent services on the island, so most visits are short-trip landings or anchored swim stops.
Spargi has historically been sparsely inhabited and used intermittently for grazing and fishing; today it is managed as part of the national park and remains without permanent residents. Recreational use is focused on boating, swimming and snorkeling.
Geographically it sits in the Strait of Bonifacio between Sardinia and Corsica, immediately west of La Maddalena island and north of the Sardinian mainland.
- Protected area: Part of the La Maddalena National Park and its surrounding marine protected area, so anchoring and activities are regulated.
- Access: Accessible only by private boat or organised boat tours from La Maddalena and Palau; there are no permanent facilities on the island.
- Beaches: The island has several well-known coves and clear-water beaches that are commonly visited on day trips from nearby ports.
What to See #
- Cala Corsara: A sheltered sandy cove on the island's eastern shore, frequently visited by day boats for swimming, snorkeling and anchoring.
- Cala Granara: A rocky-sand inlet on the island's northern coast known for clear water and scenic granite coastline, popular with visiting boats.
How to Get to Spargi #
Ferries and private boat tours depart from Palau and La Maddalena (Porto-Vecchio). From Palau, licensed boat operators run day trips (20-40 minutes depending on route). Private yachts often anchor off Cala Corsara; note strict anchoring rules in the La Maddalena National Park.
Tips for Visiting Spargi #
- Approach Spargi by water: private boats often anchor on the lee side near Cala Corsara; engine noise and anchoring can disturb breeding birds-use designated spots.
- Bring snorkeling gear: underwater visibility is excellent; the seabed has meadows of Posidonia and submerged granite boulders.
- Avoid leaving any trace: the island is part of La Maddalena Archipelago National Park-no fires, take all rubbish back to the main harbor.
Best Time to Visit Spargi #
Spargi is a small granite island in the La Maddalena Archipelago off Sardinia, Italy, known for crystalline coves, wild thyme, and marine-protected waters. Day-trippers arrive by boat from La Maddalena or Palau.
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