Overview
An iconic beach on the protected island of Spargi, in the Maddalena archipelago: shallow turquoise water, pink-tinged sand and granite sculpted by wind and sea. Reached only with authorised boats.
Cala Corsara (Spargi)
Better skip today
Sustained wind makes it hard to enjoy the day. Very strong gusts up to 42 km/h.
AURA Score
3.7
Accesso e regole
Isola del Parco — accesso via mare
Spiaggia dell'isola di Spargi (Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago di La Maddalena), raggiungibile via escursioni in barca autorizzate. Accesso e regole dipendono da condizioni marine e operatori.
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Le regole di accesso possono cambiare in alta stagione: verifica prima di partire.
Hourly cloud cover trend
32%08
0%10
24%12
64%light14
66%dense16
100%dense18
50%light20
Hourly wind trend
windgustsPosidonia risk
LowAURA estimate · Recent conditions
Recent wind may have helped disperse shoreline accumulations.
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About the beach
La Maddalena · Nord
An iconic beach on the protected island of Spargi, in the Maddalena archipelago: shallow turquoise water, pink-tinged sand and granite sculpted by wind and sea. Reached only with authorised boats.
Reachable by boat
Beach features
- Sand: sand — Sandy beach, easy to lay a towel on and family-friendly.
- Seabed: gently sloping
- Exposure: South — sun all day long
- Info: Reached by foot or boat, Shallow sandy seabed
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Verified on 6 May 2026 · Sources: OpenStreetMap, Sito ufficiale Parco Nazionale Arcipelago La Maddalena
Wind at the beach
Levante from the east
Speed
21 km/h
Gusts 42 km/h
Lateral
Blows along the coast, with limited effect on the water.
Sea details
- Sea: Light chop
- Waves: 0.5 m
- Water temperature: 27°C· above average
- Wind direction: Levante (east)
Why go
A go-to choice for anyone visiting northern Sardinia: a recognised natural setting, distinctive sea colours and the classic Sardinian beach-day experience, best enjoyed when the daily conditions cooperate.
Wind & sea exposure
Relatively sheltered from the Maestrale, so the bay often stays swimmable when other coasts are rough. Conditions still depend strongly on wind and sea state.
Family suitability
Whether the beach feels family-friendly varies by day — check wind, sea state and access before travelling with children.
Parking & access
Parking can vary by season — plan to arrive early in July and August and check for any local restrictions before leaving.
Best time to visit
The best days are usually those with calm seas and no sustained Maestrale. Early morning and late afternoon are the most comfortable windows in summer, while June and September often hit the sweet spot of temperature, crowds and conditions.
How AURA helps you choose the right day
AURA compares the wind, sea and weather forecast for every Sardinian beach and summarises whether the day looks favourable, acceptable or best avoided. Check the live version of this page before leaving to see today's AURA score and pick the best window.