Capri

travel wonder in Italy

Why the
Isle of Capri
is special

Capri is a widely popular getaway for the rich, famous and the rest of us because it has a gorgeous landscape and setting.

Tips & insights

on Capri

Capri thrives with daytrippers because it's an easy 45-minute hydrofoil ride from Naples and Sorrento. Stay-over visitors get to enjoy a more peaceful, enjoyable Capri in the early morning and late afternoon - and during the off-season.

May and October are the two best months. The weather is nice and the tourist count in relatively low.

Wear comfortable walking shoes. There's going to be a lot of uphill walking (the island is the top part of a steep mountain jutting out of the sea).

Top 7 must-sees:

Blue Grotto - Water inside this coastal cave becomes jewel-like turquoise-blue.

La Piazzetta  - The charming "Little Square" in Capri Village is lined with designer boutiques and cafes.

Villa Jovis - The ruins of the palace where Tiberius ruled the Roman Empire for a decade.

Farraglioni - The postcard icon of Capri. Small jagged rock islands poke out of the sea.

Villa San Michelle - Spectacular bird's eyeview of the port and northern coastline.

Anacapri Vlllage - Smaller, less expensive, and more casual than Capri Village.

Marina Grande and Piccola - Two ports on opposite sides of the island.

Three Blue Grotto tips: Go only on sunny days because its water is lit by underwater refracting sunrays. Go early or late as midday tourist demand creates boat gridlock. Don't plan to go when the water is choppy - boats cannot get inside the cave.

Many visitors mispronounce Capri by accenting the second instead of the first syllable. It is pronounced CAH-pree, not cah-PREE.

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