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The most famous island in the La Maddalena Archipelago, known for its Pink Beach, the Natural Pools and a natural landscape that rewards anyone who takes the time to explore it.
Budelli's beaches, among the most beautiful in the world
Budelli Island is home to some of the most famous beaches in the world. A pale pink sand, found nowhere else in the Mediterranean, and water that shifts from deep blue to emerald green as it reaches the shore, with colours that change by the hour.
Ready to explore this jewel in the Sardinian sea? Come aboard Lady Luna 3 and get ready to swim in the one-of-a-kind Natural Pools of Budelli.
The Pink Beach and the Natural Pools: the wonders of Budelli
The highlight of our boat tour, Budelli Island is known the world over for its remarkable scenery, the Pink Beach and the Natural Pools above all.
The water here is clear and reflects vivid shades of blue and green. The white sandy seabed creates dazzling reflections, and you can watch colourful fish moving freely beneath the surface.
The Pink Beach is a protected treasure, famous for its rare pink sand – the result of centuries of tiny marine organisms breaking down into the existing sand. Even though you can’t walk on it, its beauty is just as striking from the water.
Nature and wildlife on Budelli
Budelli is a protected island, part of the National Park of La Maddalena. Covering just 1.6 km², it is one of the smallest islands in the Archipelago, and one of the richest in terms of natural life.
The pink sand
The colour of Budelli's beach comes from the remains of microscopic marine organisms. It is an extremely fragile composition, which is why the beach can only be seen from the sea.
Wildlife
Including the native land tortoise and protected seabirds such as the Audouin's gull, which regularly glides along the Budelli coastline.
The scent of the maquis
Juniper, rosemary and lavender grow thick along the entire coast. When the wind blows from land, the scent reaches the boat before the island even comes into view.
A history that inspired cinema
Budelli Island has a rich past, known since Roman times and long before to the Nuragic and Phoenician peoples who sailed these waters trading in obsidian. More recently, the island’s landscapes caught the eye of director Michelangelo Antonioni, who used them as the backdrop for several scenes in Red Desert in 1964.
Since 2016, Budelli has been part of the National Park of La Maddalena, ensuring its conservation for generations to come.
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Visit Budelli Island aboard
Lady Luna 3
Budelli can only be reached by sea, and not every boat gets close in the right way. Come aboard Lady Luna 3: we’ll take you to the Pink Beach and the Natural Pools, as we have been doing for more than 30 years.
