On the northernmost stretch of the coastal road that runs along the entire perimeter of the island of La Maddalena you’ll find the enchanting beach of Bassa Trinita. It is shielded between a 128-metre-high rocky spur, once used as a military battery, and small granite coves connected to each other. The name comes from an ancient church, called ‘Della Trinità’, which was built immediately after the occupation of the island (in 1767) and stands in the centre of a small village once inhabited by Corsican people.

The location is a place of worship deeply heartfelt by the islanders and this area is also very popular with sea lovers. Downstream of the church, the beach was originally called abbassu à Trinita, which means ‘under the Trinity’. It has fine-grained white sand and is surrounded by granite rocks emerging from the sea. The seabed is sandy with shallow waters reflecting shades of turquoise, blue and green. Behind the beach, Mediterranean scrub is the protagonist, enriched by numerous plant species typical of the Gallura coast. The area is equipped with all the bathing facilities you need, as well as convenient parking and refreshment areas. From Bassa Trinita, you can trek along a nature trail that takes you on a visit of the entire surrounding area.

After exploring the nearby area, carry on to visit all 45 kilometres of the coast of La Maddalena: the inlets and little coves are bordered by granite and porphyry rocks. To the north, you’ll find rocks shaped by the wind and beaches of white dunes similar to Bassa Trinita, like Cala Lunga and Monti d’a Rena. To the east, just beyond the isthmus that connects La Maddalena to Caprera, Spalmatore offers you a captivating landscape. In Cala Francese there are several paths that allow you to discover the silent bays and dreamy beaches. In the southwestern part, following the Padule, seafront, you come to the enchanting Nido d’Aquila. Not far away, another marvel awaits you: Punta Tegge.