Cala Maiore
Cala Maiore is a sheltered bay on the island of La Maddalena, tucked within the stunning La Maddalena Archipelago National Park — one of the most protected and pristine stretches of coastline in the Mediterranean. The water here runs a deep, clear turquoise over granite rock and white sand, with that raw, barely-touched feel that's getting harder to find in Sardinia. You're close enough to the town of La Maddalena to grab a meal or supplies, yet the bay itself stays remarkably quiet compared to the more trafficked spots in the archipelago.
Marinas and anchorages near Cala Maiore · times are dock to dock
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Popular Times
How full it gets, by local hour — tallest when the most boats are here.
- Busiest on Sundays
- Fullest around 14:00, emptiest around 08:00
- Half the boats arrive by 13:00
- 30% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~4h · max recorded 6 boats
Plan a Passage
Popular
23 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
How busy is it?
typically 80th busiest of 108 nearby spots across the year