Booking Cala Coticcio

Cala Coticcio Sardinia

Cala Coticcio, also known as Tahiti, is one of the most famous beaches on the island of Caprera in the Maddalena archipelago, located off the northeastern coast of Sardinia. Since the Maddalena archipelago is a National Park, the preservation of the natural environment is a priority. To maintain the beauty and uniqueness of this place, access to Cala Coticcio is actually limited and regulated.

Maximum number of people

Daily access is allowed for a maximum of 60 people at Cala Coticcio and 60 people at Cala Brigantina.

Where to book access to Cala Coticcio

Access to Cala Coticcio must be booked online on the Park's website La Maddalena. The procedure is a bit complicated, so we will try to clarify.

Costs for Cala Coticcio

Ticket cost for Cala Coticcio

Adults € 3
Children under 12 years free

Guided tour cost for Cala Coticcio

The entrance ticket to Cala Coticcio does not include the cost of the guide. The guide is actually a freelancer and is not an employee of the La Maddalena Park. Here are the indicative costs typically asked by the guides:
Adults €20 / 40
Children € 10/20

IMPORTANT
The costs to be borne are two:
1) the entrance ticket
2) the cost of the mandatory guided tour

How to pay for the entrance ticket to Cala Coticcio

The procedure to pay for the entrance ticket to Cala Coticcio and Cala Brigantina is not simple and is very bureaucratic. Therefore, we will try to explain the steps clearly.

step 1

Go to the website of the National Park Archipelago La Maddalena. Specifically on this link

step 2

choose Entrance ticket Cala Coticcio or Entrance ticket Cala Brigantina

step 3

Fill in the fields as follows

1. reason for the payment: enter “Excursion Cala Coticcio” or “Excursion Cala Brigantina” indicating day and time (example: Excursion Cala Coticcio 01/08/2024 first shift at 8)
2. payment amount: enter the amount (you cannot calculate it on the website, so you must calculate it independently)
3. year of reference: enter the current year
4. tax code/VAT number: if you are Italian, enter this data otherwise select “the tax code of the payer is unknown”
5. name: enter your first and last name

Add to cart

step 4

verify the booking entered

step 5

pay with a credit card

Cala Coticcio: guided tour times

The guided tours start at the following times:
first shift: from 8 to 13
second shift: from 9 to 14
third shift: from 13:30 to 18:30
fourth shift: from 14 to 19

How to book a guide for Cala Coticcio

The TA areas of Cala Brigantina and Cala Coticcio are designated as areas of significant natural interest and require strict protection, so they are not freely accessible. In fact, it is only allowed to reach these trails in the company of an authorized hiking environmental guide. Sanctions are imposed in case of violation of these regulatory provisions.

The La Maddalena Park has selected nearly 40 guides registered in the relevant registers and with the necessary skills to take you to this little wonderful corner of Sardinia between sea and nature. The Environmental Hiking Guides (GAE) are the only ones authorized to accompany visitors on the trails of Cala Coticcio and Cala Brigantina. Here is the updated list

IMPORTANT
The payment for the guided tour should be given directly to the guide conducting the excursion

Regulations for Cala Coticcio

To maximize the protection of Cala Coticcio and Cala Brigantina, the Park Authority has established regulations with a few simple obligations to respect:

it is forbidden to disturb animals
collect flowers, endemic or endangered plants
introduce animal species foreign to the existing fauna
collect stones, fossils
engage in sports activities with motor vehicles
abandon personal items
post advertising signs

Other important rules to remember

smoking is not allowed
bringing disposable plates, cutlery, and glasses is not permitted
placing umbrellas is not allowed
using beach towels is only allowed if placed over a mat that does not collect sand
you must rinse clothes and footwear before leaving the beach

Useful tips

Wear sports and hiking shoes
Bring plenty of water with you
Remember not to carry disposable plastic

How to get to Cala Coticcio

Cala Coticcio is located in La Maddalena, specifically on the island of Caprera

To reach Cala Coticcio, you need to

• first reach La Maddalena by ferry
• once in La Maddalena, you can continue to Caprera by car, in fact Caprera is connected by a bridge)

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Frequently Asked Questions

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Where is Cala Coticcio?

Cala Coticcio is a beach located on the island of Caprera, which is part of the La Maddalena Archipelago in Sardinia. Caprera is connected to the main island of La Maddalena by a bridge, making access relatively easy.

How much does it cost to go to Cala Coticcio?

Here are the costs for Cala Coticcio

Entry to La Maddalena Park
Adults € 3
Children under 12 free

Guide cost (mandatory)
Adults € 20/40
Children € 10/20
indicative costs

How long is the trail to Cala Coticcio?

The trail to reach Cala Coticcio from various points on the island of Caprera can vary in length, depending on the chosen route. One of the most common routes starts from Cala Portese beach or the parking lot of Forte Telemaco.

The route from Cala Portese can take about 30-40 minutes on foot, but the actual time may vary depending on pace and trail conditions.

The route from the parking lot of Forte Telemaco can take a similar time, depending on the chosen route and trail conditions.

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