Caprera

Caprera is the island within the La Maddalena Archipelago that best combines unspoiled nature and historical memory. Dominated by granite hills, maritime pine forests, holm oaks, and Mediterranean scrub, it appears as a mosaic of ridges, small valleys, and gentle plains that slope down toward the sea. Around it, a constellation of coves and beaches—some well known, others more secluded—shapes the island into a succession of bays, low cliffs, and sandy stretches.

The sea surrounding Caprera is among the most varied in the Archipelago: very light sandy seabeds, rocky areas, and seagrass meadows that tint the water with ever-changing hues. Depending on the wind, one side of the island may be calm and crystal-clear, while on the opposite side ripples create bands of deeper blue. Behind the beaches, vegetation grows thick, with the scent of myrtle, rockrose, and rosemary accompanying every stop ashore, while further inland stand buildings linked to Garibaldi and the island’s military history.

A dinghy excursion along the coast of Caprera means experiencing the island as a sequence of scenes: a wide, sunlit cove, a narrow isthmus between two sheets of water, a tight bay tucked between rocks. By adapting the route to sea conditions, it is possible to choose the most sheltered areas, stopping in exceptionally calm waters or at panoramic points overlooking much of the Archipelago. Each stretch of coastline reveals a different balance between sea, rock, vegetation, and traces of history, making a dinghy tour around Caprera a complete and ever-changing experience.