What to see in Capri
Landscape
One of Capri’s most famous natural wonders, this geologic arch is all that remains of a large limestone cave that has suffered the erosive effects of wind and rain over the millenia.
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Arco Naturale
7c plattlOne of Capri’s most famous natural wonders, this geologic arch is all that remains of a large limestone cave that has suffered the erosive effects of wind and rain over the millenia.
The panoramic road leads to the famous lookout point Punta Tragara, where the “Faraglioni” can be best seen.
Via Tragara
Via TragaraThe panoramic road leads to the famous lookout point Punta Tragara, where the “Faraglioni” can be best seen.
From the terraces of this beautiful garden, you can see Marina Piccola below and admire Via Krupp, a zig-zag road cut into rocks that starts there and ends in Marina Piccola.
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Augustusgarten
2 Via MatteottiFrom the terraces of this beautiful garden, you can see Marina Piccola below and admire Via Krupp, a zig-zag road cut into rocks that starts there and ends in Marina Piccola.
At 589 meters, Monte Solaro offers spectacular views over the whole island, the Bay of Naples, the Bay of Salerno and out towards Ischia. A 12 minutes chairlift ride will take you right to the top, or you can walk up the mountain through the “Passetiello” path.
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Monte Solaro
10 Via CaposcuroAt 589 meters, Monte Solaro offers spectacular views over the whole island, the Bay of Naples, the Bay of Salerno and out towards Ischia. A 12 minutes chairlift ride will take you right to the top, or you can walk up the mountain through the “Passetiello” path.
Archaeology
This natural cave is 25 meters wide and 60 meters long, with a tiny entrance less than a meter high. Sunlight passing through an underwater cavity and shining through the seawater creates a blue reflection that illuminates the cavern.
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Blue Grotto
This natural cave is 25 meters wide and 60 meters long, with a tiny entrance less than a meter high. Sunlight passing through an underwater cavity and shining through the seawater creates a blue reflection that illuminates the cavern.
Named in honor of the ancient Roman god Jupiter, the villa of the Emperor Tiberius is situated on the top of Monte Tiberio facing the strait separating Capri from Punta Campanella, the tip of the Sorrento Peninsula.
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Villa Jovis
Via TiberioNamed in honor of the ancient Roman god Jupiter, the villa of the Emperor Tiberius is situated on the top of Monte Tiberio facing the strait separating Capri from Punta Campanella, the tip of the Sorrento Peninsula.
Hikes
Workout fans will have no hesitation in climbing up the 921 steps. The Scala Fenicia, built by the first Greek colonizers, was the only communication route between Marina Grande and the top parts of the island until 1877.
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Phoenician Steps
7c plattlWorkout fans will have no hesitation in climbing up the 921 steps. The Scala Fenicia, built by the first Greek colonizers, was the only communication route between Marina Grande and the top parts of the island until 1877.
One of the most beautiful costal walks in the world, this “Path of the Forts” streches along the western side of the island for 3.2 miles, starting from the Blue Grotto and ending at the famous Faro lighthouse.
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Sentiero dei Fortini Borbonici
Via Forte del PinoOne of the most beautiful costal walks in the world, this “Path of the Forts” streches along the western side of the island for 3.2 miles, starting from the Blue Grotto and ending at the famous Faro lighthouse.
Passetiello trail was originally used by local hunters to reach Monte Solaro, the path begins near the Capri hospital as a flat path, but quickly becomes a steep incline up the slope of Monte Solaro. It is a difficult hike and takes about 3 hours to summit.
Via Torina
Via TorinaPassetiello trail was originally used by local hunters to reach Monte Solaro, the path begins near the Capri hospital as a flat path, but quickly becomes a steep incline up the slope of Monte Solaro. It is a difficult hike and takes about 3 hours to summit.
The footpath, which hugs the southern coast of the island, offers a succession of amazing views of the sea, the Sorrento Peninsula and the
Faraglioni. It traces the coastline from Belvedere Punta Tragara all the way to the Natural Arch.
Via del Pizzolungo
Via del PizzolungoThe footpath, which hugs the southern coast of the island, offers a succession of amazing views of the sea, the Sorrento Peninsula and the
Faraglioni. It traces the coastline from Belvedere Punta Tragara all the way to the Natural Arch.
Le Guide ai Quartieri
It is here that when the sun starts to set, people who visit the island from all over, sit at tables in the “small theater of the world”, to enjoy their aperitivo.
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Piazza Umberto I
It is here that when the sun starts to set, people who visit the island from all over, sit at tables in the “small theater of the world”, to enjoy their aperitivo.
The ultimate street for luxury shopping, it is one of the most frequented and talked about in the world. Shortly after passing the Grand Hotel Quisisana, the walk begins with blooming wisteria and climbing bougainvillea that frame the boutiques with a timeless charm.
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Via Camerelle
The ultimate street for luxury shopping, it is one of the most frequented and talked about in the world. Shortly after passing the Grand Hotel Quisisana, the walk begins with blooming wisteria and climbing bougainvillea that frame the boutiques with a timeless charm.
A 10 minute ride from the main square, Marina Piccola is the island's southern landing place, set in a picturesque inlet. The entire cove is romantically lined with beach clubs where you can spend the day in the Mediterranean.
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Marina Piccola
A 10 minute ride from the main square, Marina Piccola is the island's southern landing place, set in a picturesque inlet. The entire cove is romantically lined with beach clubs where you can spend the day in the Mediterranean.
It’s the first place you see when arriving to the island, the one that welcomes all the visitors. Besides being the main disembarkation point for the island, Marina Grande is also the starting point for boat tours and trips to the Blue Grotto.
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Marina Grande
It’s the first place you see when arriving to the island, the one that welcomes all the visitors. Besides being the main disembarkation point for the island, Marina Grande is also the starting point for boat tours and trips to the Blue Grotto.
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Boat tour around Capri
The absolute best way to experience Capri is by private boat tour. Enjoy the island from the sea, discovering hidden caves and swimming in the blue crystalline water.