Some sixty granite and shale islands make for a magical landscape sculpted by erosion from the wind and sea. Two of the islands – La Maddalena and Caprera – are classic holiday destinations for travellers to Sardinia. The 180km of coastline are protected by their national park status and inhabited by yellow-legged gulls and shags, Artemisia and Posidonia oceanica. A nature lover's dream that can be explored on foot or by sailing boat. Don’t forget your binoculars or your flippers…