The Blue Whale, La Maddalena, Italy

Escape to this romantic getaway for 2 on La Maddalena, one of the most beautiful islands in Italy! This 1st-floor apartment has lovely views over the rooftops to the sea and the island of Sardinia beyond. It is the perfect choice for a couple looking to get away from it all and explore the lovely Maddalena Archipelago.

The front door opens into a spacious living room, which is full of light thanks to the large glass doors that open onto a private terrace. The sitting room is stylishly furnished with a combination of antique and modern pieces, including a sofa, wood-burning stove and a flat-screen TV. The separate kitchen/diner is equipped with a dining table, a cooker hob, oven, fridge/freezer, coffee maker and microwave.

The private terrace has a table and chairs for memorable meals al fresco as well as a sofa where guests can relax and enjoy the view.

Sleeping
As with the living area, the bedroom is furnished with old and new pieces. There is a comfortable double bed, extensive wardrobes, a chest of drawers and French windows that lead out onto the balcony.

Bathroom
The fully equipped bathroom has a shower, bidet, basin, WC and washing machine.

Additions
• Free Wifi • Balcony • Outdoor dining area • Washing machine • Air conditioning • Hair dryer • Books library • Music stereo • Child friendly • Private parking - car essential •

Location
La Maddalena is a fascinating island located off northeastern Sardinia and is part of the archipelago of the same name and the La Maddalena Archipelago National Park. The island offers a varied landscape composed of granite outcrops, small bays, beaches and rolling hills as well as sparkling clear waters, which are ideal for snorkelling and scuba diving.

The island is famous for its natural beauty, such as Spalmatore Beach (7-minute drive), the fjord of Cala Francese (13 minutes) and the Via Padule (8 minutes) which leads to the Eagle\'s Nest and Punta Tegge. To the north are the beaches of Bassa Trinita (8 minutes), Cala Lunga (11 minutes) and Monti d’Arena (8 minutes), famous for their white dunes and wind-sculpted rocks.

The archipelago has an interesting history, including its stand against Napoleon and as the final home of the Italian hero Giuseppe Garibaldi, who lived and died on the island of Caprera, joined to Maddelena by a bridge - Passo della Moneta.

The town of La Maddalena, the only one in the archipelago, has grocery stores, restaurants and bars to suit all budgets. The weekly Wednesday market is the best place to pick up local ingredients to cook at home.

The car ferry for La Maddalena leaves from Palau, which is 1 hour and 30 minutes from Olbia airport, if you are hiring a car locally. If you are bringing your own car, then Palau port is 1 hour and 25 minutes from Olbia port. The port of Santa Teresa Gallura is just 30 minutes away. Both of these ports offer regular ferry services to mainland Italy.