{"id":12266,"date":"2026-05-13T12:43:59","date_gmt":"2026-05-13T10:43:59","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/gdnautica.it\/?p=12266"},"modified":"2026-05-13T16:50:13","modified_gmt":"2026-05-13T14:50:13","slug":"minor-treasures-of-the-archipelago-cala-serena-cala-granara-and-cala-di-roto","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.gdnautica.it\/en\/blog\/tesori-minori-dellarcipelago-cala-serena-cala-granara-e-cala-di-roto\/","title":{"rendered":"Minor Treasures of the Archipelago: Cala Serena, Cala Granara and Cala di Roto"},"content":{"rendered":"

Hello, friend of the archipelagos. I'll tell you a secret. Everyone talks about Cala Coticcio, the Pink Beach, Cala Corsara. And they are right: they are absolute wonders. But the La Maddalena archipelago is much more than just three postcards. There are smaller, less famous, less crowded coves, and perhaps precisely for this reason even more authentic. Today I take you on a discovery of three hidden treasures:\u00a0<\/span>Cala Serena<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0at Caprera,\u00a0<\/span>Cala Granara<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0in Spargi and\u00a0<\/span>Roto Cove<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0in Budelli. With\u00a0<\/span>GD Nautical<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0and our skipper\u00a0<\/span>Gabriele<\/span><\/strong>, starting with\u00a0<\/span>Palau<\/span><\/strong>, these little gems will become your favourites. And I'll tell you straight away: sometimes, the less famous places are the ones that stay in your heart the most.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n
\n
<\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Caletta<\/span><\/th>\nIsland<\/span><\/th>\nPerfect for<\/span><\/th>\nWhy it is special<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
Cala Serena<\/span><\/td>\nCaprera<\/span><\/td>\nRelaxation and families<\/span><\/td>\nSheltered cove, calm sea, clear sand<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Cala Granara<\/span><\/td>\nScatter<\/span><\/td>\nSnorkelling and privacy<\/span><\/td>\nLess crowded beach, sea bed teeming with life<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Roto Cove<\/span><\/td>\nBudelli<\/span><\/td>\nBathing and photography<\/span><\/td>\nCrystal-clear water, view of the Pink Beach<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

Cala Serena (Caprera): your corner of peace<\/span><\/h2>\n

We set off from Caprera. After admiring (and perhaps taking a dip in) Cala Coticcio, Gabriele will suggest a stop at\u00a0<\/span>Cala Serena<\/span><\/strong>. And believe me, the name doesn't lie: it really is serene. It is a smaller, more sheltered and more intimate cove than the famous \u201cTahiti of the Mediterranean\u201d. The sand is clear, the seabed gently sloping, and granite rocks protect it from the wind. It is the ideal place if you are travelling with children, if you simply want to float in water without a current, or if you need a moment of absolute relaxation after the excitement of the more famous coves.<\/span><\/p>\n

\n

Gabriel's advice:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Cala Serena is perfect for the early afternoon, when the sun is high and the water becomes warm and transparent. Take advantage of this to do some light snorkelling along the edges: the fish are curious and not shy.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

What makes Cala Serena special<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
  • \n

    Very calm water thanks to the horseshoe shape<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Sandy seabed sloping down, ideal for children and non-swimmers<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Fewer boats than in Cala Coticcio, even in high season<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Possibility of reaching the beach by swimming in a few minutes<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

  • \n

    Intimate, almost \u201cprivate cove\u201d view\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    How to get there from Cala Coticcio<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
    \n
    <\/div>\n
    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Departure<\/span><\/th>\nArrival<\/span><\/th>\nNavigation time<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Cala Coticcio (Caprera)<\/span><\/td>\nCala Serena (Caprera)<\/span><\/td>\n10-15 minutes<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    Yes, you read that right. They are on the same island, a short distance from each other. Gabriele will raise the anchor and in a quarter of an hour he will have already brought you to this quiet little paradise.<\/span><\/p>\n

    Cala Granara (Spargi): the beach of the few<\/span><\/h2>\n

    Now let's move on to Spargi. Everyone runs to Cala Corsara, and rightly so: it is one of the most beautiful beaches in the Mediterranean. But right next door, just a few minutes away by boat, there is\u00a0<\/span>Cala Granara<\/span><\/strong>. And do you know what the difference is? Whereas at Cala Corsara you will always find a few other boats (it is famous, and always will be), at Cala Granara you can still enjoy that sense of discovery, of \u201cI am the first to get here\u201d. The sand is clear, almost white, and the water has that turquoise hue that makes you want to dive in instantly. But the real magic is underwater.<\/span><\/p>\n

    \n

    Gabriel's advice:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Bring mask and fins. The seabed at Cala Granara is among the richest in the archipelago. You will see posidonia, sparids, and if you are lucky even the odd glimpse of a moray eel. Gabriele knows exactly where to anchor for the best snorkelling access.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

    Comparison of Cala Corsara and Cala Granara<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

    \n
    \n
    <\/div>\n
    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
    Feature<\/span><\/th>\nCala Corsara<\/span><\/th>\nCala Granara<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
    Fama<\/span><\/td>\nVery high<\/span><\/td>\nMedia (hidden treasure)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Crowding<\/span><\/td>\nMedium-high<\/span><\/td>\nLow<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Sand<\/span><\/td>\nBianchissima<\/span><\/td>\nWhite, slightly grainier<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Snorkelling<\/span><\/td>\nGood<\/span><\/td>\nExcellent<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Wind protection<\/span><\/td>\nExcellent<\/span><\/td>\nGood<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
    Ideal for<\/span><\/td>\nFamilies and photos<\/span><\/td>\nSnorkelling and privacy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

    What not to miss in Cala Granara<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
    • \n

      Swimming along the west coast, where small natural pools form<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n

      The stacks not far from the cove, full of lobsters and amberjacks (to watch, not to fish)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

    • \n

      The silence. Yes, the silence. It is one of the few coves where you can still only hear the sea.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Cala di Roto (Budelli): the perfect swim after the Pink Beach<\/span><\/h2>\n

      And we arrive in Budelli. The Spiaggia Rosa (Pink Beach) is the star, we know. But after admiring it with the respect it deserves, you'll want to take a real bath, to touch the sand, to dive in without a care in the world. The answer is\u00a0<\/span>Roto Cove<\/span><\/strong>. It is located on the eastern side of Budelli, and is a beautiful, accessible beach with clear sand and a sea that has nothing to envy from the most famous coves. And here is the news that will please you:\u00a0<\/span>here you can go ashore<\/span><\/strong>. Yes, you can put your feet in the sand, spread your towel, take a bath.<\/span><\/p>\n

      \n

      Gabriel's advice:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0After stopping in front of the Pink Beach, you ask Gabriele to take you to Cala di Roto around 4pm. The late afternoon light is magical, the water is still warm, and many boats have already left. It will be almost all for you.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

      Quick info on Cala di Roto<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

      \n
      \n
      <\/div>\n
      <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
      Detail<\/span><\/th>\nInformation<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
      Island<\/span><\/td>\nBudelli<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Landing on land<\/span><\/td>\nAllowed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Type of sand<\/span><\/td>\nFinest white<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Background<\/span><\/td>\nSandy, gently sloping<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Wind protection<\/span><\/td>\nGood (east-facing, sheltered from the west)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
      Snorkelling<\/span><\/td>\nDiscreet, better in neighbouring coves<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

      What to do in Cala di Roto<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

        \n
      • \n

        A relaxing bath after the excitement of the Pink Beach<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      • \n

        A swim northwards, where small, often deserted coves open up<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      • \n

        Taking souvenir photos with wild Budelli in the background<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

      • \n

        Simply lie on the bow of the yacht and enjoy the view<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Summary table: the three treasures compared<\/span><\/h2>\n

        Here is a table to help you work out which cove is right for you, depending on what you are looking for.<\/span><\/p>\n

        \n
        \n
        <\/div>\n
        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Feature<\/span><\/th>\nCala Serena (Caprera)<\/span><\/th>\nCala Granara (Spargi)<\/span><\/th>\nCala di Roto (Budelli)<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        Beach type<\/span><\/td>\nLight sand<\/span><\/td>\nWhite sand<\/span><\/td>\nVery fine sand<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Landing on land<\/span><\/td>\nAllowed<\/span><\/td>\nAllowed<\/span><\/td>\nAllowed<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Crowding<\/span><\/td>\nLow<\/span><\/td>\nVery low<\/span><\/td>\nMedium (but manageable)<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Snorkelling<\/span><\/td>\nGood<\/span><\/td>\nExcellent<\/span><\/td>\nDiscreet<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Wind protection<\/span><\/td>\nExcellent<\/span><\/td>\nGood<\/span><\/td>\nGood<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Ideal for<\/span><\/td>\nFamiglie, relax<\/span><\/td>\nSnorkeling, privacy<\/span><\/td>\nBagno dopo Spiaggia Rosa<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        Recommended time<\/span><\/td>\n1-1.5 hours<\/span><\/td>\n1-2 ore<\/span><\/td>\n1 hour<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n

        Un itinerario che include tutti e tre i tesori<\/span><\/h2>\n

        Ecco come Gabriele potrebbe organizzare una giornata che include queste calette minori, senza rinunciare alle icone. Partenza da Palau alle 9:00.<\/span><\/p>\n

        \n
        \n
        <\/div>\n
        <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
        Timetable<\/span><\/th>\nTappa<\/span><\/th>\nCosa fai<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
        09:00<\/span><\/td>\nPartenza da Palau<\/span><\/td>\nImbarco e briefing<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        09:40<\/span><\/td>\nCala Coticcio (Caprera)<\/span><\/td>\nFoto e primo bagno<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        11:00<\/span><\/td>\nCala Serena (Caprera)<\/span><\/td>\nRelax e snorkeling leggero<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        12:30<\/span><\/td>\nNavigazione verso Spargi<\/span><\/td>\nPranzo leggero a bordo<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        13:30<\/span><\/td>\nCala Corsara (Spargi)<\/span><\/td>\nIl classico, ne vale la pena<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        15:00<\/span><\/td>\nCala Granara (Spargi)<\/span><\/td>\nSnorkelling and privacy<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        16:00<\/span><\/td>\nSpiaggia Rosa (Budelli)<\/span><\/td>\nSosta di osservazione<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        16:30<\/span><\/td>\nCala di Roto (Budelli)<\/span><\/td>\nUltimo bagno e relax<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
        17:30<\/span><\/td>\nRientro a Palau<\/span><\/td>\nNavigazione e saluti<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n
        \n

        La filosofia di Gabriele:<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0“Non devi scegliere tra icone e tesori nascosti. Puoi avere entrambi. Basta sapere dove andare e quando. Io conosco la musica dell’arcipelago. Ogni cala ha il suo ritmo, la sua ora, il suo momento perfetto.”<\/span><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n

        Perch\u00e9 questi “tesori minori” sono spesso meglio delle icone<\/span><\/h2>\n

        Te lo dico con onest\u00e0. Le icone come Cala Coticcio e Cala Corsara sono meravigliose. E vanno viste. Ma i tesori minori hanno qualcosa che le grandi spiagge spesso perdono:\u00a0<\/span>l’intimit\u00e0<\/span><\/strong>. A Cala Serena puoi sentirti come se fosse la tua cala privata. A Cala Granara puoi nuotare tra i pesci senza dover schivare altre pinne. A Cala di Roto puoi stendere l’asciugamano e sentire la sabbia sotto i piedi senza la folla. Il vero lusso, oggi, non \u00e8 vedere il posto pi\u00f9 famoso. \u00c8 vedere un posto bellissimo… e avere tutto lo spazio per te.<\/span><\/p>\n

        Vantaggi delle calette minori<\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n

          \n
        • \n

          Meno barche, pi\u00f9 silenzio<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          Fondali spesso pi\u00f9 integri e ricchi di vita<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          Maggiore libert\u00e0 di orari (non devi competere con decine di altri yacht)<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          Fotografie senza estranei nello sfondo<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n

        • \n

          Senso di scoperta autentica<\/span><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          Domande frequenti sui tesori minori<\/span><\/h2>\n

          Si pu\u00f2 arrivare a queste calette con un gommone?<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0S\u00ec, ma con uno skipper esperto come Gabriele l’ancoraggio \u00e8 pi\u00f9 sicuro e rispettoso dell’ambiente.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Qual \u00e8 la meno frequentata di tutte?<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Cala Granara, senza dubbio. Molti turisti si fermano a Cala Corsara e non vanno oltre.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Si pu\u00f2 fare pic-nic a terra?<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0S\u00ec, ma ricordati di portare via tutto. Zero rifiuti. L’arcipelago \u00e8 un parco protetto.<\/span><\/p>\n

          I bambini possono godersele?<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0Assolutamente s\u00ec. Cala Serena e Cala di Roto hanno fondali bassi e sabbiosi, perfetti per i pi\u00f9 piccoli.<\/span><\/p>\n

          Conclusione: i piccoli tesori sono quelli che rimangono nel cuore<\/span><\/h2>\n

          Cala Coticcio la ricorderai per le foto. La Spiaggia Rosa per il colore. Ma Cala Serena, Cala Granara e Cala di Roto? Le ricorderai per il silenzio, per l’acqua che sembrava solo tua, per quel momento in cui hai pensato “qui potrei restare per sempre”. Con\u00a0<\/span>GD Nautical<\/span><\/strong>\u00a0e\u00a0<\/span>Gabriele<\/span><\/strong>, starting with\u00a0<\/span>Palau<\/span><\/strong>, non vedrai solo le cartoline. Vedrai l’arcipelago vero, quello che pochi turisti conoscono. E te lo porterai dentro.<\/span><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

          Ciao, amico degli arcipelaghi. Ti racconto un segreto. Tutti parlano di Cala Coticcio, della Spiaggia Rosa, di Cala Corsara. E hanno ragione: sono meraviglie assolute. Ma l’Arcipelago di La Maddalena \u00e8 molto pi\u00f9 di tre cartoline. Ci sono calette minori, meno famose, meno affollate, e forse proprio per questo ancora pi\u00f9 autentiche. Oggi ti porto […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":12311,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-12266","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-senza-categoria"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gdnautica.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12266","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gdnautica.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gdnautica.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdnautica.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdnautica.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=12266"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdnautica.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12266\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":12268,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdnautica.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/12266\/revisions\/12268"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdnautica.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/12311"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.gdnautica.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=12266"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdnautica.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=12266"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.gdnautica.it\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=12266"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}