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Parco Nazionale dell'Asinara
Periodo migliore per visitare
Late spring (May-June) and early autumn (September-October) offer warm waters and fewer crowds. Visit on a weekday to avoid the weekend rush from local tourists.
Consigli per il budget
Entry is free, but you'll need to book a ferry from Stintino (around 25-35 euros round trip per person). Bring your own food and water since the island's only bar is pricey and limited.
Consigliato per
Wildlife lovers, Hikers and cyclists, History buffs, Snorkelers and beach enthusiasts
Pianifica la tua visita
Full day
Informazioni
Fatti rapidi: Once home to a maximum-security prison and a leper colony, this island now runs wild with albino donkeys that have become its unofficial mascots. Over 700 plant species thrive across its 52 square kilometers, with turquoise waters that rank among the clearest in the Mediterranean.
Punti salienti: A herd of 120 pure white, blue-eyed albino donkeys roams freely across the island, descendants of animals left behind by prisoners and caretakers. You might spot them ambling along the coastal roads at sunset, their pale coats glowing against the pink granite cliffs.
Consigli da insider
- Book your ferry at least 3 days ahead in summer, slots sell out fast.
- Rent a bike at Cala Reale to cover more ground, the island spans 52 km and vehicle access is restricted.
- Pack a mask and snorkel: Cala d'Oliva and Cala Sant'Andrea have underwater visibility up to 30 meters.
- Visit the former prison at Fornelli first thing in the morning before the guided tour crowds arrive.
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