{"id":8722,"date":"2024-01-11T12:49:28","date_gmt":"2024-01-11T11:49:28","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/santa-maria-island-monks-haven\/"},"modified":"2026-01-31T04:45:52","modified_gmt":"2026-01-31T03:45:52","slug":"santa-maria-island-monks-haven","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/en\/santa-maria-island-monks-haven\/","title":{"rendered":"Santa Maria Island, monks&#8217; heaven"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Santa Maria stands out as the northern jewel of Sardinia, positioned close to the Bonifacio Strait, near the Corsican border. Together with the enchanting islets of <a href=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/en\/razzoli-island-an-ancient-lighthouse-surrounded-by-natural-sculptures\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Razzoli<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/en\/budelli-the-island-everyone-wants-to-see\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Budelli<\/a>, it marks the northern extremity of the <a href=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/en\/la-maddalena-and-its-archipelago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maddalena Archipelago<\/a>, a must-visit destination among the approximately 60 islands in the region.<\/p>\n<h2>SIZE<\/h2>\n<p>Covering a two-square-kilometer area, Santa Maria boasts a rugged coastline stretching over ten kilometers. What sets it apart from the other smaller Maddalena islands is its status as the only permanently inhabited one, apart from its larger counterpart, La Maddalena.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8693\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8693\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8693\" src=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2020-07-07-Maddalena-13-300x200.jpg\" alt=\"Passo_degli_asinelli\" width=\"300\" height=\"200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2020-07-07-Maddalena-13-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2020-07-07-Maddalena-13-1024x682.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2020-07-07-Maddalena-13-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/2020-07-07-Maddalena-13.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8693\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Donkey&#8217;s Pass<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>ENVIRONMENT<\/h2>\n<p>The island&#8217;s topography distinguishes it from its neighbors, lacking significant elevation except for Guardia del Turco, which barely reaches 49 meters. This allows visitors to enjoy nature walks along paths immersed in the low Mediterranean vegetation.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8695\" style=\"width: 209px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8695\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8695\" src=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5534-199x300.jpg\" alt=\"Isola_Santa_maria\" width=\"199\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5534-199x300.jpg 199w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5534-680x1024.jpg 680w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5534-768x1156.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5534.jpg 930w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 199px) 100vw, 199px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8695\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Santa Maria Island<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>HISTORY<\/h2>\n<p>Exploring the internal trails reveals the remains of an 11th-century Benedictine monastery, once a haven for monks. Deserted in the 16th century, the monastery passed into the hands of the Bertoleoni family in the late 18th century, who later extended their influence to the picturesque island of Tavolara (the smallest kingdom in the world).<\/p>\n<p>In the 19th century, the refurbished building served as a shepherd&#8217;s dwelling. Today, Santa Maria accommodates additional residences, attracting artists and entertainment figures seeking a summer retreat.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8697\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8697\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8697\" src=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_9316-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Isola_Santa-Maria\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_9316-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_9316-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_9316.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8697\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Some of our happy guests in Santa Maria<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>TREK<\/h2>\n<p>Another scenic trail leads to the <em>Punta Filetto lighthouse<\/em>, offering panoramic views of the open sea and smaller islets. The coastal treasures, notably <em>Cala Santa Maria<\/em> and <em>Cala di Fosso<\/em>, come into view from the lighthouse.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8699\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8699\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8699\" src=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4A6C6FC5-B4D6-4CCB-ADA0-1309BF3BED24-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Santa Maria Isola\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4A6C6FC5-B4D6-4CCB-ADA0-1309BF3BED24-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4A6C6FC5-B4D6-4CCB-ADA0-1309BF3BED24-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4A6C6FC5-B4D6-4CCB-ADA0-1309BF3BED24-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4A6C6FC5-B4D6-4CCB-ADA0-1309BF3BED24-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/4A6C6FC5-B4D6-4CCB-ADA0-1309BF3BED24.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8699\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Santa Maria Coastline<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>THE MAIN BEACH<\/h2>\n<p>Cala Santa Maria, reachable by sea, features pristine white sand washed by clear waters and abundant in marine life. With a length of 200 meters, it stands as the largest beach in the entire archipelago. Its shallow, sandy bottom gradually slopes, forming a beautiful natural pool. Surrounding the cove are rocks adorned with pink hues, concealed beneath Mediterranean greenery.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8701\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8701\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8701\" src=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5530-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Cala_Santa_Maria\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5530-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5530-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5530-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5530.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8701\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Cala Santa Maria, main island beach<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8703\" src=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5521-300x199.jpg\" alt=\"Cala_Santa_Maria\" width=\"300\" height=\"199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5521-300x199.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5521-1024x680.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5521-768x510.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/DSC_5521.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>FAUNA<\/h2>\n<p>The bay&#8217;s backdrop includes a brackish water lagoon called the Palude, which serves as a habitat for various water birds such as woodcocks, coots, and mallards.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8705\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8705\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8705\" src=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010758-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Octopus\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010758-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010758-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010758-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010758-1140x640.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010758.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8705\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Octopus<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8707\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8707\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8707\" src=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010723-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Mediterranean_Sting_ray\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010723-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010723-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010723-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010723-1140x640.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010723.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8707\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sting Ray<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"attachment_8709\" style=\"width: 310px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8709\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8709\" src=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010623-3-300x169.jpg\" alt=\"Moray_eel\" width=\"300\" height=\"169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010623-3-300x169.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010623-3-1024x576.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010623-3-768x432.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010623-3-1140x640.jpg 1140w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/GH010623-3.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8709\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Moray-eel in Santa Maria<\/p><\/div>\n<h2>CONCLUSION<\/h2>\n<p>Santa Maria serves as a convenient starting point for exploring the neighboring Razzoli, accessible through the &#8220;<em>Passo degli Asinelli&#8221;<\/em> (Donkey&#8217;s Pass), a submerged sandbar that connects both islands, offering a unique walking experience on the sea. Heading further north reveals the narrow Passo dello Strangolato, separating Santa Maria from La Presa, a tiny island on the northernmost point of Sardinia.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_8711\" style=\"width: 235px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-8711\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-8711\" src=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4389-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Sightseeing &amp; Snorkeling\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4389-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4389-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4389-1152x1536.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_4389.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-8711\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Sightseeing &amp; Snorkeling in Santa Maria Island<\/p><\/div>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8713\" src=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_9988-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_9988-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_9988-1024x768.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_9988-768x576.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_9988.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8715\" src=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_7532-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_7532-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_7532-1024x1024.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_7532-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_7532-768x768.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_7532.jpg 1400w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-8717\" src=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_0142-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"225\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_0142-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_0142-768x1024.jpg 768w, https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/ws0101\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/01\/IMG_0142.jpg 1050w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 225px) 100vw, 225px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3>Further Readings about Sardinia:<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/en\/caprera-island-natural-wonders-and-rich-history-of-sardinia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Caprera Island<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/en\/spargi-island-a-biosphere-in-la-maddalena-archipelago\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Spargi Island<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/en\/the-city-of-la-maddalena-from-ancient-times-to-today\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">La Maddalena City<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/en\/bosa-colorfull-tranquillity\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bosa, a colorful medieval town<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/en\/alghero-a-catalan-city-on-the-shores-of-sardinia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Alghero, a Catalan City in Sardinia<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/en\/castelsardo-a-journey-through-the-middle-ages-of-sardinia\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Castelsardo<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/en\/asinara-island-sardinias-alcatraz-with-a-rich-history-and-a-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Asinara, the Sardinian Alcatraz<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/en\/the-gulf-of-orosei\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Gulf of Orosei<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/sardiniaislandtours.com\/en\/palau-gateway-to-la-maddalena-national-park\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Palau, gateway to the National Park<\/a><\/p>\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]Santa Maria stands out as the northern jewel of Sardinia, positioned close to the Bonifacio Strait, near the Corsican border. Together with the enchanting islets of Razzoli and Budelli, it marks the northern extremity of the Maddalena Archipelago, a must-visit destination among the approximately 60 islands in the region. SIZE Covering a two-square-kilometer area, Santa Maria boasts a rugged coastline stretching over ten kilometers. What sets it apart from the other smaller Maddalena islands is&hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":8694,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[48],"tags":[162,99,196,264,263,57],"class_list":["post-8722","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-discover-sardinia-en","tag-emerald-coast-en","tag-la-maddalena-archipelago-en","tag-la-maddalena-national-park-en","tag-porto-cervo-sardinia-en","tag-santa-maria-island-en","tag-sardinia-island-tours-en","no-thumbnail"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Santa Maria Island, monks&#039; heaven - Sardinia Island Tours<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Santa Maria is another must see when traveling North of Sardinia. 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