The Dramatic Views of Capri, Italy

Highest View in the Island

Travel to Capri is the best part of a Naples or Amalfi Coast holiday. Capri is an enchanting and picturesque island made of limestone rock. It remains to be a favorite with Roman emperors, the rich and famous, artists, and writers.

T'was a windy day

The Bay of Naples, south of the city of Naples and near the tip of the Amalfi Peninsula, in the Campania region of Southern Italy. The island is in the Mediterranean Sea. The island's top attraction is the famous Blue Grotto, Grotta Azzurra .

Tourists arrive by boat at Marina Grande, the island's main harbor. Beaches are scattered around the island.There are only two towns - Capri, just above Marina Grande, and Anacapri, the higher town where lemon trees, flowers, and birds are abundant.

Having a break in the land of Capri

Public buses run around the island. The funicular railway (funiculare) takes visitors up the hill from Marina Grande to the town of Capri. Taxi service is reliable and the convertibles taxis are a nice way to travel on warm days. In May 2008, taxi fare was euro 20 from the harbour to Anacapri and 15 from Capri to Anacapri. Boats at the harbour offer tours around the island or transport to the Blue Grotto. There are rental boats there, too.

One of their "Funiculare" rides

Must Buy:

Limoncello, a lemon liquor, and items made with lemon are found in many shops and some shops offer limoncello tasting.

A must try

Handmade sandals, ceramics, and perfume are specialties of the island, too. Via Camerelle is Capri's fashionable shopping street where you'll find exclusive fashion shops and luxury boutiques.

Unwinding by shopping in the streets of Capri

Visiting the Blue Grotto:

The Blue Grotto, Grotta Azzurra, is the most fascinating of the island's many caves. Refraction of sunlight into the cave makes an iridescent blue light in the water. To enter the cave one takes a small rowboat from near the cave entrance. Once inside you're met with the spectacular sight of the blue water.

What to See in Capri:

Faraglioni, rock formations are one of the island's natural wonders. The Faraglioni beach is one of the island's most beautiful beaches.

Anacapri, the highest town on the island, has splendid views of the harbor below. Near the central square there's a chair lift to Mount Solaro and a street lined with shops, several of which offer limoncello tasting. Olive trees, grapevines, and flowers give it a Mediterranean charm.

Villa San Michele, in Anacapri, was built by the Swedish writer Axel Munthe in the late 19th century on the site of a Tiberian villa. 

Capri is the main town of the island. Piazza Umberto I, often called La Piazzetta, is the central square that houses cafes and the cathedral of Santo Stefano. The piazza is filled with people both day and night.

Certosa of San Giacomo is a 14th century monastery near the town of Capri. It houses a museum and library and holds concerts. Nearby are the beautiful Giardini Augusto, gardens of Augustus.

Lastly, the Phoenician Steps, 800 ancient steps connecting Anacapri to the sea offering splendid views.