Napoletana Beach as seen from the Garibaldi Memorial

A short walk through the scrubland of Caprera Island, offering a glimpse of a little paradise with turquoise waters.

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  • Walking
    Activity: Walking
  • ↔
    Distance: 3.30 mi
  • ◔
    Average duration: 1h 50 
  • ▲
    Difficulty: Easy

  • ⚐
    Back to start: Yes
  • ↗
    Ascent: + 328 ft
  • ↘
    Descent: - 341 ft

  • ▲
    Highest point: 335 ft
  • ▼
    Lowest point: 7 ft

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Description of the walk

Car park available near the Garibaldi Memorial.

(S/E) Head towards the entrance gate, turn right and follow “sentiero N14” Cala Napoletana – Cala Crucitta. The path, which is wooded at the start, is very pleasant

(1) Turn right towards Cala Crucitta; eroded, rounded rocks line the path, and an old military observation post stands on the seafront.

(2) Turn left towards Cala Crucitta.

(3) Turn right to follow the path down to Cala Crucitta, a small, sheltered cove. Once you’ve had a look around, turn back.

(3) Walk along the seafront, still heading towards Cala Napoletana. Carry straight on until you reach it.

(4) A stop at this white sandy beach with its turquoise waters is a must. Then take the south-facing path again until you reach a junction

(5) Turn right; the path becomes a track suitable for vehicles, running alongside a fenced-off area. This section is less pleasant.

(6) Turn left onto the track leading up to the fort and the Garibaldi memorial. Return to the car park (S/E).

Waypoints

  1. S/E : mi 0 - alt. 322 ft - Entrance to the Garibaldi Memorial
  2. 1 : mi 0.72 - alt. 164 ft - Trail junction
  3. 2 : mi 0.87 - alt. 154 ft - Trail junction
  4. 3 : mi 1.05 - alt. 26 ft - Cala Crucitta junction
  5. 4 : mi 1.53 - alt. 16 ft - Cala Napoletana
  6. 5 : mi 1.96 - alt. 30 ft - Trail junction
  7. 6 : mi 2.8 - alt. 167 ft - Junction of tracks suitable for vehicles
  8. S/E : mi 3.3 - alt. 318 ft - Entrance to the Garibaldi Memorial

Notes

No specific dress code; trainers are recommended as a minimum (and no flip-flops).
Please note: there is no water available along the route.

Worth a visit

Caprera Island: Giuseppe Garibaldi Museum and Memorial.

Reviews and comments

5 / 5
Based on 1 review

Reliability of the description
5 / 5
Ease of following the route
5 / 5
Route interest
5 / 5
bernard bb
bernard bb

Thanks, Nico33270, for this accurate description
Best wishes, Rando, B.

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Nico33270
Nico33270

Overall rating : 5 / 5

Date of your route : Jun 26, 2026
Reliability of the description : ★★★★★ Very good
Ease of following the route : ★★★★★ Very good
Route interest : ★★★★★ Very good
Very busy route : No

A hike I did at the end of June – a magnificent hike. The trail is technical but very accessible. It wasn’t too busy at this time of year, except for Cala Napoletana, which was packed. Stunning scenery

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