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Cala Spalmatore

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Cala Spalmatore is a sheltered cove on the northeastern part of the island of La Maddalena in Sardinia, Italy, within La Maddalena National Park. The inlet has a small sandy beach, a long pier, shallow sandy water, and an anchorage used by boats. Its name refers to the historical practice of bringing vessels ashore or into the bay to coat their hulls with pitch, connecting present-day coastal recreation with maritime work.

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Where is Cala Spalmatore?

Cala Spalmatore is an inlet on Asinara, an island off the northwest coast of Sardinia. The island is part of Asinara National Park and is known for clear water, rocky coves, and restricted access.

Why is Asinara associated with prisons?

Asinara was used for confinement, a leper colony, and prison facilities before becoming a national park. Its high-security prison history lasted until the prison system on the island closed in the late 1990s.

Can visitors reach Cala Spalmatore by car?

Asinara has no ordinary public road network connecting it to mainland Sardinia. Visitors generally reach the island by authorized boat or excursion and must follow National Park access rules.

Is Cala Spalmatore suitable for boating?

The inlet is known as a sheltered anchorage on the northeastern side of Asinara. Boaters still need to follow the park's marine-zone restrictions because Asinara's waters are protected.

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