History/Info:
This is the island closest to Corsica and together with the islands
Budelli and Santa Maria it forms the lagoon of Porto Madonna, It can
be reached by boats rented in La Maddalena. It has little over 12
kilometres of coastline and a surface of 1.54 km2. The highest point
of this pink granite island is Monte Cappello (65 m). The uninhabited
island of Razzoli is separated from the island of Santa Maria by the
narrow Passo degli Asinelli. This island is fascinating due to its
waters abounding in fish and, in particular, due to the many bird
species which live undisturbed on the island. Razzoli is the ideal
nesting place for Royal seagulls, Sardinian sparrows, cormorants and
large shearwaters. Turtles, dolphins and seals had been living there
for a long time before becoming the object of a fierce hunt by
fishermen. Only small groups of dolphins can still be seen in the
waters around the island. The local lighthouse signals the presence of
the group of islands. The jagged coastline of the island forms
enchanting coves such as Cala Lunga on the south-western side, which
is the only accessible one. Here the sea plays hide-and-seek with the
rocks and penetrates into the many small bays such as Cala dei Morti,
Cala Calaccia, Cala del Rosario, Cala dell'Acqua and Cala del Bue
Marino.
Source:
Italia - DiscoverDirections:
Overview map
- This island can only be reached by boat. As the information above
states, you can rent a boat from La Maddalena.
- The light can also be seen from the ferry that runs between Sardegna
and Genova.
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