Porto Palma

Porto Palma is a sheltered bay tucked into the southeastern side of La Maddalena island, offering calm, crystal-clear waters in shades of turquoise that feel almost Caribbean against the bare granite coastline. The setting is raw and unhurried — low scrub, pink rock slabs, and little else — which keeps the crowds thinner than the more famous spots nearby. You're also well-positioned here to explore the surrounding La Maddalena Archipelago National Park, with its string of protected islands and straits just a short distance away.