Serpentara

The conformation of this island, which is also part of the Marine Protected Area of Capo Carbonara in southeastern Sardinia, is similar to that of Cavoli Island – granite rock and Mediterranean vegetation. Known for its snake-like shape, like many other islands of Sardinia, it is completely uninhabited – but thriving with marine life and wildlife. It’s a great spot for birdwatching, with colonies of herons, Corsican seagulls, cormorants and tufty gulls. But you will have to admire them from the sea, as nobody is allowed to disembark there.

You can however swim in the Variglioni, three large granite rocks emerging from the sea in the northern part of the island, which help forming stunning natural pools.

If you are into diving, you will also be able to spot the remains of a Roman galley; an Aragonese sailing ship dating to the 15th century; the Egle steamship which drowned in 1943; and the Elba Ferry.

Surmounting the island there is the Spanish Tower of San Luigi.