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| “Capri, queen of rock/ in your dress/ the color of amaranth and lily/ where I lived, experiencing/ happiness and pain, the vine brimming with/ splendid bunches of grapes/ that I conquered on land...”. Pablo Neruda Capri is a breathtaking area of natural beauty in the Bay of Naples. Its seductive charms already attracted a great many visitors for thousands of years. During the day the light dips the island into different colours and enchants the viewer. A daytrip - as described in the following text - is also possible on a medium budget and is definitely worth it. Provided that one will travel by boat, one should only take a speedboat from Forio d'Ischia (Aliscafo, about 40 min.) at heavy seas, otherwise one can enjoy the view on Naples by taking the cosier, 50% cheaper ferry. Capri is free of motorcars and there are only minibusses (circa 1 Euro) and taxis running. Already the entry into the harbour Marina Grande with its picturesque colourful houses is worth seeing. After arriving in the harbour one can take the cable railway (Funiculare), to get to the Piazza Umberto (Piazzetta). The areas surrounding the Piazzetta and the small shopping street are the most expensive tourist regions in Capri. Those who want to sit in a street cafe and watch the trendies, pay around 5 Euro for one Cola. However, as soon as one leaves the Piazzetta in the direction of Via Botteghe, only a few tourists are to be seen and beautiful views on the high rocks and the ocean open up. Following this nice way straight on via Matermania one reaches a restaurant called Le Grotelle. One only dines outside under trees with a wonderful view over the ocean. The price level is normal. Before one takes a seat here, one should go 100 metres further to see the Arco Naturale, an oval shaped under open rocks in the ocean. After filling oneself with Spaghetti e Vongole, one walks down the steps at the restaurant (a lot of steps! Not suitable for people with a disability) and passes the Grotta di Matronamia, one of the old roman, transformed caves. Walking further along this way over the ocean one again gets to enjoy scenic views. On the way back, following the Via Tragara, one shouldn't forget to pay a visit to the Parfumerie Carthusia, where perfume is produced from flowers, and the Giardini di Augusto (park), from where one has a beautiful view of Marina Piccola, the rocks Faraglioni and the closed Via Krupp (small serpentine road to the sea). When possible, one should buy all articles, including the typical Limoncello and ceramic articles, in Naples. There they are considerably cheaper. The sunset in Capri is quite impressive, when most of the tourists leave the island on the ferry and the island starts to show another face. For this reason it is worth staying over in Capri for one night. The higher located Anacapri is recommendable for a overnight stay on a smaller budget. Walks on CapriIn order to discover the island’s countless architectural and natural attractions, we suggests three short itineraries on the trail of enchanting spots and fascinating monuments. All the trips start from Piazzetta Umberto I, in the heart of the town of Capri, and can be traveled by bicycle, moped, car or on foot, although the latter solution can be very tiring in certain cases. Carthusia Faiella Calzature: Capri Sandals What's great is that you pick out the sole that fits and the type of heel you want - flat, one-inch, two-inch, etc, and then select the sandal top from a huge variety of styles and colors, come back an hour later and voila! Your made-to-order sandals are ready Capri Film Festival EventsFrom April to the end of the summer, the island also comes to life from an artistic and cultural point of view. Concerts are organized almost every evening in the squares or the splendid villas built by Tiberius, as well as painting and sculpture exhibitions, plays and dance performances. This wonderful island is a destination that attracts visitors of all nationalities! Festival of Sant’Antonio – July 4th Festival of San Costantino – July 30th International Folklore Festival - August Settembrata Anacaprese - September Capri Film Festival - December
Faro Anacapri Punta Carena - This lighthouse built on the headland of the island of Capri was built over a hundred years ago, and is the second most powerful lighthouse in Italy. It's easy to get there by taking a 10 minute bus trip, and the views from the lighthouse make the trip worthwhile. Natural Arch -
Gardens of Augustus - Views from the Gardens of Augustus. The gardens belonged to the villa of Friedrich Alfred Krupp, son of the founder of the German steelworks who lived in Capri in the late 1800's. Built on the ruins of ancient Roman structures, the gardens were donated by Krupp to the Town of Capri, which later named them for the Roman emperor. After visiting Capri in 29 BC, Caesar Augustus was so taken with the island's beauty that he bought it from the city of Naples, giving up the nearby island of Ischia - much larger and richer - in return. Legend has it that his successor, Tiberius, who lived there from 27 to 37 AD, built twelve villas, dedicating them to the twelve gods of Olympus. From the most magnificent of these dwellings, the "Villa Jovis", he ruled the Roman Empire. Other emperors spent time in Capri, which was visited and inhabited by Roman nobles up through the fourth century AD. Villa San Michele - Marina Piccola -
Faro Anacapri Punta Carena - This is also the departure or arrival point of a very enjoyable walk along the north-western coast of the island, known as "The Walk of the Fortifications" because it passes through the ruins of the fortifications built by the French in1808 and which have been recently restored. I guess I have to go back here to see all this. But this time I will make sure not to go on such a busy time of the year. The busses were packed with people, and there was a long line-up to get into the bus. There wasn't enough time to take the bus, get to the lighthouse, hike and get back on time to the boat |
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The Blue Grotto was discovered in August 1826 by the German writer August Kopisch. The discovery of the remains of an ancient landing place and traces of work on an underground tunnel created an image of a natural cave decorated with statues reflected in the intense and brilliant blue of the sea that has fascinated visitors for many years. The BLue Grotto is not to be missed when in Capri.
At the ancient entrance to Anacapri and occupying the site of an ancient Roman villa, Villa San Michele was built by Axel Munthe (1857-1949), who was physician to the Swedish royal family and also practiced both in Paris and in Rome, thereby building up a substantial fortune, much of which he plowed into real estate in Anacapri. The villa is set around Roman-style courtyards, marble walkways, and atriums, connected by a spectacular pergola path overlooking the entire Bay of Naples. Rooms display the doctor's varied collections, which range from bric-a-brac to classical antiquities. Medieval choir stalls, Renaissance lecterns, and gilded statutes of saints comprise the esthetic setting, with some rooms preserving the doctor's personal memorabilia
Capri has several harbours, but we were dropped off at the Marina Piccola on the south side of the island. Marina Piccola is a small little harbour, not that much to do, besides seeing these colourful boats in the harbour. When you arrive at Marina Piccola you can take the bus up the hill to town of Capri or and from there to anywhere else you would like. 
