Introducing Palau & Arcipelago di la Maddalena
Close to the Costa Smeralda, Palau is an honest resort with a refreshing lack of souvenir shops and tourist restaurants (or Irish pubs). Catch a ferry from here to Isola della Maddalena, the main island of an archipelago of seven islands and 40 islets, classified as a national park: Parco Nazionale dell’Arcipelago di La Maddalena. The magic lies in exploring these islands by boat, although the two main islands have plenty of charm with their sunbaked ochre buildings, timeless piazzas and low-key pace of life.
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Palau’s tourist office (0789 70 85 56; Via Nazionale 107; 8.30am-1pm & 8pm) can advise on accommodation. La Maddalena’s tourist office (0789 73 63 21; Via XX Settiembre; 8.30am-1pm & 4.30-7.30pm Jun-Sep, shorter hours Oct-May) has information on the entire archipelago. Check your email at Net Art (0789 72 10 24; Via Giordano Bruno 2; 9am-1pm & 5-8pm Mon-Fri).
Last updated: Mar 18, 2009
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