Cala Piticchia, bay in La Maddalena, Italy
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Cala Piticchia

4.3 (29 reviews)

Cala Piticchia is a tucked-away rocky inlet on La Maddalena island, framed by the granite boulders and wind-sculpted maquis scrub that define this stretch of the Sardinian archipelago. The water here runs from pale turquoise in the shallows to deep blue further out, and it stays quieter than the more famous coves nearby, making it worth the extra effort to reach. You're within easy reach of the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park's protected waters, so the sea life and clarity are exceptional.

Popular Times

Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.

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  • Busiest around 10:00 — mostly boats arriving
  • Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 10:00
  • 41% of visits are overnight
  • Typical stay: ~8h

How busy is it?

typically 71st busiest of 99 nearby spots across the year

SepModerate
OctQuiet
NovVery quiet
DecVery quiet
JanVery quiet
FebVery quiet
MarVery quiet
AprVery quiet
MayQuiet
JunModerate
JulBusy
AugPacked
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