Spalmatore Bay
Spalmatore is a sheltered bay tucked into the northeastern side of La Maddalena island, naturally shielded from the maestrale winds that can whip up the surrounding Bocche di Bonifacio strait. It's one of those quietly rewarding spots where the water stays calm even when conditions elsewhere are lively, with clear turquoise shallows and a low-key setting that hasn't been overdeveloped. You're close to the town of La Maddalena itself, so resupplying or exploring on foot is easy.
Based on AIS data
quiet → busy
Marinas and anchorages near Spalmatore Bay · times are dock to dock
Popular Times
Boats arriving and leaving, by local hour — the hours the quay is actually working.
- Busiest around 09:00 — mostly boats leaving
- Half the boats that stop here have arrived by 12:00
- 73% of visits are overnight
- Typical stay: ~17h
Plan a Passage
Popular
23 legs boats have actually been recorded sailing.
How busy is it?
typically 77th busiest of 114 nearby spots across the year