Monti d'Arena

Monti d’Arena lies along the northern side of the island of La Maddalena and is one of the most extensive and linear beaches in this part of the coast. Unlike the more sheltered coves, here the landscape opens toward the open sea, offering a wide and luminous perspective that changes with the light and the wind.

The beach is composed of fine, pale sand stretching continuously between low granite rocks shaped by time. The seabed is initially sandy but becomes deeper within a few meters, causing the water to shift from soft green to deep blue. On windy days, the sea can become livelier, with light waves adding movement and contrast to the scenery.

Behind the beach, Mediterranean scrub grows dense, adapted to the more exposed northern conditions. The horizon remains wide and unobstructed, creating a sense of openness where wind and light become integral parts of the experience.

Reaching Monti d’Arena by dinghy allows visitors to appreciate its authentic scale: from the sea, the breadth of the beach and its northern exposure are clearly perceived. It is an ideal stop for those seeking a more open and natural setting, different from the sheltered inlets of the Archipelago, where the relationship between sand, wind, and open sea defines the character of the place.