Cala Garibaldi, bay in La Maddalena, Italy
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Cala Garibaldi

✨ Hidden gem

Cala Garibaldi is a quietly stunning little cove on La Maddalena island, reached by a quick 5-minute walk from the road. You'll find white sand, crystal-clear water, and smooth granite rocks framing a calm, shallow entry that makes it easy to wade in and snorkel around without a care. Get here early in summer — word has spread, and it fills up fast. Bring water shoes and your own supplies, as there are no facilities on site.

Based on AIS data

quiet → busy

Popular Times

How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.

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  • Busiest on Sundays
  • Fullest around 20:00, emptiest around 10:00
  • Half the boats arrive by 14:00
  • 58% of visits are overnight
  • Typical day stop: ~4h · max recorded 8 boats
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Plan a Passage

Popular

23 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.

How busy is it?

typically 60th busiest of 111 nearby spots across the year

OctQuiet
NovVery quiet
DecVery quiet
JanVery quiet
FebVery quiet
MarVery quiet
AprVery quiet
MayQuiet
JunModerate
JulPacked
AugPacked
SepModerate
Very quiet
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Moderate
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