Overview
Often called 'Tahiti of the Mediterranean', this twin-cove paradise on Caprera is reached only by a regulated trail or by boat. Pink-tinged sand, granite boulders and a luminous green-blue sea.
Cala Coticcio
Good choice today
Light wind, calm sea and mostly clear sky.
AURA Score
8.4
Mattina
8.4
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Pomeriggio
8.6
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Accesso e regole
Area protetta del Parco — accesso con guida
Sentiero nel Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago di La Maddalena: l'accesso a piedi richiede prenotazione e accompagnamento da guida autorizzata. Non è una passeggiata libera.
Guide / parkBooking requiredChallenging accessCheck accessOfficial website
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Hourly cloud cover trend
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Hourly wind trend
windgustsPosidonia risk
LowAURA estimate · Recent conditions
Recent conditions don't suggest any new significant Posidonia build-up in the last 3 days.
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About the beach
La Maddalena · Nord
Often called 'Tahiti of the Mediterranean', this twin-cove paradise on Caprera is reached only by a regulated trail or by boat. Pink-tinged sand, granite boulders and a luminous green-blue sea.
Reachable by boat
Beach features
- Sand: sand — Sandy beach, comfortable for laying out a towel.
- Seabed: gently sloping
- Exposure: Northeast — spectacular sunrises over the sea
- Info: Protected area, Limited access in high season, Reached by foot or boat, Mediterranean scrubland, Shallow sandy seabed
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Cala Coticcio
Parcheggi, stabilimenti e bar nei dintorni
By camper
Beach access and a reliable nearby base for your camper.
Getting to the beach
This beach is not suitable for direct camper access. Use your camper as a base and plan the final leg separately.
Where to base yourself
Area Camper Il Sole
Verified camper stop
≈ 5 km straight-line · open the map for the route
Source checked: Area Camper Il Sole · 2026-08-08
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Verified on 6 May 2026 · Sources: OpenStreetMap, Ente Parco Nazionale dell'Arcipelago di La Maddalena, Regione Sardegna
Wind at the beach
Tramontana from the north
Speed
11 km/h
Gusts 17 km/h
Onshore
Blowing in from the sea: can ripple the water.
Sea details
- Sea: Calm
- Waves: 0.3 m
- Water temperature: 27°C· above average
- Wind direction: Tramontana (north)
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.