The Island within an Island

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• The Island of La Maddalena
  Rugged, granite coastlines, transparent water, breathtaking landscapes and unspoilt nature, with an extraordinary patrimony of fauna and flora, these are just some of the wonders of the archipelago of La Maddalena, declared a National Park in 1966.
  
  A trip to the island starts from the seafront, near the port, where visitors can admire the beautiful buildings dating from the end of the 1800s. The parish church of S. Maria Maddalena stands in the centre of the town and hosts two magnificent, silver candelabra donated by Admiral Nelson. The scenic road, which encircles the whole island, starts here at the port and the 20km drive offers visitors views of enchanting bays, deserted beaches, rocky headlands and indescribable panoramas.
  The island of Caprera can be reached from the port across a causeway. Besides the island's natural beauty, Caprera is famous because it was home to Giuseppe Garibaldi.
  In 1978 the area was transformed into the "Compendio Garibaldino" (Garibaldi Complex). The most important building is the White House (now a museum), where the General spent the last period of his life.
  
  The island of Santo Stefano, which is situated in front of La Maddalena, is characterised by the fortress known as 'Forte di S. Giorgio' and has been an American naval base for a number of years. Coasting round the island, in the direction of the Straits of Bonifacio, visitors will come across the island of Spargi. It is a wild, impervious environment, which hosts just a few shepherds, but boasts the splendid beach of Cala Corsara. Continuing northwards, visitors arrive at Budelli with its marvellous Spiaggia Rosa .
  The islands of Razzoli and Santa Maria lie further north and rise up like two impressive bastions at the entrance to the Straits of Bonifacio. Razzoli is uninhabited and is only accessible from the inlet of Cala Lunga, while Santa Maria hosts a small village which has always lived off the land.