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La Maddalena Travel Guide: Where to Stay and What to Do

Pace: relaxed Idyllic Serene Coastal Charming
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Busiest
Jul-Aug

Updated September 2026

La Maddalena

About La Maddalena

La Maddalena Town brings pastel waterfront lanes, seafood tables and boat trips through Italy’s Sardinian archipelago.

July and August mark the main season, while three to seven days gives time for the islands; La Maddalena Town is the usual place to stay. Boat tours cross clear water among the archipelago’s coves, and Caprera offers Cala Coticcio, Garibaldi’s House, snorkeling and quiet coastal paths.

Couples find sunset aperitivo along the town waterfront. Local tables serve fregola con arselle, grilled seafood, seadas and mirto.

Where to stay

Hotels in La Maddalena

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Places to stay in La Maddalena

Best for

Ranked by verified guest score, then stars. Based on 123 of 133 hotels with verified data.

Best for families

Family rooms listed · 7 hotels qualify

  1. Residenza Mordini9.6/10 · 52 reviews · 4-star
  2. Il Giardino Di Tatiana Rooms9.3/10 · 95 reviews · 3-star
  3. Excelsior9.0/10 · 182 reviews · 4-star
  4. Hotel Cala Lunga8.8/10 · 94 reviews · 4-star
  5. Hotel Villa Del Parco8.8/10 · 115 reviews · 3-star

Best for drivers

Free parking · 10 hotels qualify

  1. B&B Il Corallo9.7/10 · 84 reviews · 4-star
  2. Residenza Marginetto9.2/10 · 74 reviews · 4-star
  3. Guest House Villabianca8.9/10 · 65 reviews · 4-star
  4. Hotel Nido D'aquila8.8/10 · 79 reviews · 3-star
  5. Hotel Delle Isole8.8/10 · 58 reviews · 3-star

La Maddalena at a glance

Check-in / check-out
3:00 PM / 10:00 AM
Free parking
77 of 84 hotels (92%)
Pool
19 of 123 hotels
Climate
Mediterranean
Languages
Italian and Sardinian
Local currency
EUR (EUR)
Local time
(GMT+1)
Ideal trip length
3–7 days
Cost level
4 of 5 · our research
Suggested area to stay
La Maddalena Town
Tap water
Generally described as safe to drink
Tipping
Not expected, appreciated

History, culture and food in La Maddalena

History

95 · Outstanding

Culture

90 · Outstanding

Food

90 · Outstanding

Family 80 · Very good

Our own 0–100 ratings for this one destination. They describe a city; they are not a league table of cities.

Food to try

Fregola con arselle Fresh grilled seafood Seadas Mirto

Hotel facts in La Maddalena

Based on 123 of 133 hotels with verified data.

Hotels that listHotelsShare
Free parkingof hotels with verified parking77 of 8492%
Swimming pool19 of 12315%
24-hour front desk10 of 1238%
Facilities for disabled guests13 of 12311%
Family rooms13 of 12311%
Kitchen or kitchenette3 of 1232%
Airport shuttle0 free13 of 12311%

Pools and room sizes by star rating

StarsPoolStandard room
3-star6 of 5619 m²usually 15 m²–28 m² · 17 hotels
4-star10 of 5720 m²usually 19 m²–25 m² · 13 hotels

When to visit La Maddalena

How good each month is here, on this destination's own scale. It compares months within this city, never one city against another.

Best months: May, June and September Busiest: Jul-Aug
  1. Jan
    0

    Often avoided: Cooler, wetter weather and reduced seasonal visitor services

  2. Feb
    0

    Often avoided: Cooler, wetter weather and reduced seasonal visitor services

  3. Mar
    21

    Mild, warming

  4. Apr
    22

    Pleasant, pre-season

  5. May
    63

    Beach weather (sea 17°C)

  6. Jun
    68

    Beach weather (sea 21°C)

  7. Jul
    46

    Busy and pricier: Crowds and peak-season demand

  8. Aug
    45

    Busy and pricier: Crowds and peak-season demand

  9. Sep
    68

    Beach weather (sea 23°C)

  10. Oct
    30

    Mild, quiet

  11. Nov
    1

    Often avoided: Cooler, wetter weather and reduced seasonal visitor services

  12. Dec
    0

    Often avoided: Cooler, wetter weather and reduced seasonal visitor services

Things to do in La Maddalena

7 places worth your time, grouped by when they are at their best.

Best in the morning

4 places

Relax at Caprera's Cala Coticcio

Caprera 4 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Visit Garibaldi's House

Caprera 2 hours

Indoors Good for children

Snorkeling or Diving

Archipelago 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Hike on Caprera Island

Caprera 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the afternoon

1 place

Explore La Maddalena Town

La Maddalena Town 3 hours

Outdoors Good for children

Best in the evening

1 place

Sunset Aperitivo

La Maddalena Town 2 hours

Outdoors

Any time of day

1 place

Boat tour of the Archipelago

Archipelago 6 hours

Outdoors Good for children
Things to book

Tours and activities in La Maddalena

Guided tours, day trips and tickets to book alongside your stay.

Before you go to La Maddalena

Our own ratings and notes on eating out, signature experiences, who the city suits and planning ahead.

Eating out

Fregola Con Arselle 95 · Outstanding
Fresh Grilled Seafood 87 · Outstanding
Seadas 78 · Very good
Mirto 70 · Good

Signature experiences

Boat Tour Of The Archipelago 95 · Outstanding
Explore La Maddalena Town 91 · Outstanding
Relax At Caprera's Cala Coticcio 87 · Outstanding
Visit Garibaldi's House 83 · Very good
Snorkeling Or Diving 78 · Very good
Sunset Aperitivo 74 · Good
Hike On Caprera Island 70 · Good

Who it suits

Couples 95 · Outstanding
Families 89 · Outstanding
Friends 83 · Very good
Luxury 76 · Very good
Adventure 70 · Good

Planning tips

Rent a boat or join an organized tour to explore the archipelago's hidden coves. 95 · Outstanding
Book accommodations and ferry tickets well in advance, especially for peak season. 83 · Very good
Consider renting a scooter or car to explore La Maddalena and Caprera at your own pace. 70 · Good

Ratings and recommendations are curated from local travel data.

Near La Maddalena

Straight-line distance from the centre of La Maddalena.

Frequently asked questions about La Maddalena

How many places to stay are there in La Maddalena?

There are 130+ hotels, apartments and other places to stay in La Maddalena. They include 14 hotels and 65 apartments.

When is the peak season in La Maddalena?

The peak season in La Maddalena is Jul-Aug.

Which area is a good base in La Maddalena?

The travel guide suggests staying in La Maddalena Town when visiting La Maddalena.

Are there tours and activities in La Maddalena?

Yes, 25 tours and activities are listed in La Maddalena.

How many hotels in La Maddalena have free parking?

77 of the 84 hotels in La Maddalena with verified parking details list free parking (92%). 1 charge for parking.

What is the usual check-in time at hotels in La Maddalena?

3:00 PM at 40 of the 109 hotels with a verified check-in time. The next most common time is 4:00 PM (26 hotels).

What time is check-out at hotels in La Maddalena?

10:00 AM at 95 of 117 hotels with a verified check-out time; 11:00 AM at 15.

How many hotels in La Maddalena have a pool?

19 of 123 hotels with verified data list a swimming pool.