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La Maddalena

Sardinia, Italy · Europe

About La Maddalena

La Maddalena works well as a base: 10 minutes from Palau, 2km from La Maddalena Archipelago.

La Maddalena is a town located in Sardinia, Italy. With a population of 10,297, it is an important destination in Europe.

On a road trip, La Maddalena sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add La Maddalena to your route.

About La Maddalena

La Maddalena (Sardinian: Sa Madalena, Corsican: A Madalena) is a town and comune (municipality) located on the islands of the Maddalena archipelago in the Province of Gallura North-East Sardinia in the autonomous island region of Sardinia in Italy. It has 10,449 inhabitants. It is one of I Borghi più belli d'Italia

Read more ("The most beautiful villages of Italy").

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La Maddalena offers many attractions including tourist sites, museums, parks, and local restaurants. Explore famous landmarks, scenic roads, and natural wonders on our interactive map and plan your visit.

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Where is La Maddalena located?

La Maddalena is located in Sardinia, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 41.2142 latitude, 9.4083 longitude.

What is the population of La Maddalena?

La Maddalena has a population of approximately 10,297 people, making it a town in Italy.

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Quick Information

Population
10,297
Continent
Europe
Country
Italy
Region
Sardinia
Timezone
Europe/Rome
Coordinates
41.2142, 9.4083

Emergency & Services

Essential numbers in Italy

Police
113
Ambulance
118
Fire
115
All emergencies
112
Driving side
right

ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.

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Worth the detour from La Maddalena

4 notable places within an hour's drive.

national park

La Maddalena Archipelago

A national park of seven main islands off northeastern Sardinia with pristine beaches, granite rock formations, and crystal-clear waters.

2 km · about 5 min drive

beach

Costa Smeralda

A glamorous stretch of northeastern Sardinia coastline known for its turquoise waters, white sand beaches, and luxury resorts.

17 km · about 20 min drive

natural wonder

Capo Testa

A surreal headland of wind-sculpted granite boulders near Santa Teresa Gallura at Sardinia's northern tip.

22 km · about 25 min drive

scenic viewpoint

Bonifacio

A dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.

28 km · about 35 min drive

Driving roads near La Maddalena

  • 28 kmBonifacioA dramatic citadel town perched atop sheer white limestone cliffs at the southern tip of Corsica, overlooking the strait to Sardinia.
  • 67 kmCol de BavellaCorsica's most spectacular mountain pass at 1218m, winding through twisted granite needles and fragrant pine forests in the island's wild interior.

Driving in Italy

Drives on
the right
Petrol
~€1.82/litre
Motorway tolls
~€8.50/100km

When to drive here

April to October

Nearby Destinations

Other places to explore near La Maddalena.

Palau

🇮🇹 Italy

4 km awayPop. 2,885

Porto Cervo

🇮🇹 Italy

13 km awayPop. 2,050

Arzachena

🇮🇹 Italy

15 km awayPop. 6,199

Santa Teresa Gallura

🇮🇹 Italy

19 km awayPop. 3,283

Luogosanto

🇮🇹 Italy

25 km awayPop. 1,277

Sant'Antonio di Gallura

🇮🇹 Italy

26 km awayPop. 1,187

Bonifacio

🇫🇷 France

28 km awayPop. 2,781

Golfo Aranci

🇮🇹 Italy

29 km awayPop. 1,975

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