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.
Marinas and anchorages near Spalmatore Bay · 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.
- Fullest around 22:00, emptiest around 10:00
- Half the boats arrive by 13:00
- 74% of visits are overnight
- Typical day stop: ~5h · max recorded 13 boats
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