The Garibaldi Museum
Consisting of Garibaldi's "white house", the museum includes a group of buildings wanted by the hero.  It all began in 1856, when he decided to settle down on the island.  Among the conserved relics on exhibition, are his wheelchair, sabres, flags and medals.  Visitors can admire Garibaldi's bedroom, his children's room, the kitchen and the living room with all its domestic tools, including the candlesticks made by the hero together with Meucci, during his stay in America.  You'll also find the original furniture, paintings, the wheelchair given to him by Queen Margaret of Savoy, portraits and Garibaldi's bed still standing on the point where he asked to be set in order to watch the sea before dying.  In front of the house is a bust of the hero made in 1883, the windmill and the oil mill.
Going down a narrow alley, you'll arrive at the family vault and the boats the General used during his stay in Caprera.
Up until 1959, Clelia Garibaldi, Garibaldi's last daughter, was the house's tourist guide.

Opening hours are : 9 am - 2pm and 9 am - 1 pm (holidays)
The visit is free the first Sunday of June, August 15th and December 25th.  Closed Mondays.

The sailing centre
Caprera offers one of the most sough-after centres for those who want to learn the art of sailing.  Pupils come from all over the world and are trained during full-time courses.  They have to respect quite strict rules and hours and have to live a shared life in the centre.

Excursions
It's possible to take a trip around the island aboard little ferries and other private boats stopping at Spargi, Budelli, Santa Maria, Razzoli and Caprera.  The trip is extraordinarily charming and includes a few stops on the beaches. 

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