Top Things to do in Capri
The 10 Best Things to Do in Capri, Italy
Capri is pure romance—dramatic views, the bluest ocean you’ve ever seen, even the scent of lemon blossoms in the air. The luminescent Blue Grotto, striking Faraglioni Rocks and the Palazzo al Mare are popular with travelers, but for a real treat, snorkel at Marina Piccola beach. It’s said to be the spot where Odysseus nearly succumbed to the Sirens’ song… a fitting legend for this alluring island.
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1. Mount Solaro
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5 based on 2 reviews
From Piazza della Vittoria you can take a breathtaking chairlift to the top of Mount Solaro, the highest point on Capri at 1,932 feet.
Reviewed By wmccfp - Stuart, Florida
The lift up is enjoyable with many photo ops. Once at the summit there are 360 degrees of beautiful views. If the weather isn't great you probably won't enjoy the ride up or down or the views and there's nothing else but the views.
2. I Faraglioni
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
The extraordinary and rugged beauty of Capri is signified by these timeless rock formations jutting from the sea.
Reviewed By ColoradoSunshine88 - Loveland, Colorado
We took a boat ride around the island of Capri and drove right up to the I Faraglioni. The rock formations are very similar to the rocks off the coast of Cabo San Lucas in Mexico. The ride around the island was definitely worth the cost. Do it!
3. Fortini Coastal Walk
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5 based on 139 reviews
Reviewed By einarse - Bodø, Norway
I had the pleasure to re-walk this lovely coast-line, and for the first time, I also entered all the forts along the way.
The walk follows the coastline, but be prepared for some uphill and downhill walking along the way. It is always safe to walk, although somewhat rough paths, may be a bit muddy or rocky, and therefore not like a smooth pavement. Good shoes are recommended.
On my two previous visits, I have started by the Faro (lighthouse) and walked north to the Grotta Azzurra. This time, I took the trip the other way around. First I started walking down from Anacapri along the old roads/trails to Grotta Azzurra, not the modern bus road. The small streets were lovely to follow, but slightly boring that people in Italy are very found of high fences, so little chance to enjoy many of the Gardens.
A bit away from the centre of the town, the road went steeply downhill, and with a lovely view. At the end of the driving road (for small vehicles only), the trail continued as a rough staircase followed by a trail near the Grotta Azzurra. The trail at the bottom of the staircase was regrettably somewhat slippery (heavy rain two days earlier), although I managed not to fall. Maybe this was the reason why this trip was not recommended by the tourist office? I see no reason else why it was not recommended, it was else a lovely walk.
The Fortini coastal walk from Grotta Azzurra was easy to find, just a bit up the road, and most of the time, very nicely marked with signs. Also lovely decorated with tiles giving information about flowers and bushes along the way, some historical information at the forts and also some information about the fishes and whales in the sea below.
Only once or twice, I was not sure where to go, maybe because walkers have made new paths that was not present when the coastal walk was build. At least once, this seems to be the case, when the trail made a 90 degree turn and up some stairs, it seems that quite many had gone straight forward instead.
I felt quite exhausted at the end. The hill upwards at the end, up to the main road was really 'killing' me, although this time, I went over to the fort about halfway up the way go give my legs a break. I think the trip the other way may be easier, not so steep hills near Grotta Azzurra (not at least if you take the bus back to Anacapri).
If you will not be as tired as I was when you come to the end of the coastal walk, at the Faro, you could continue up the old staircase to get lovely view from the old watch tower, before returning to Anacapri along the narrow roads. (Or alternatively, walk down these roads to the Faro before you start on the coastal walk.) But for me, the bus uphill was a great relief for my painful legs.
4. Belvedere Cannone
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5 based on 193 reviews
Reviewed By bubuli32 - Raleigh, North Carolina
Don't bother going there since it is closed due to falling rocks. You now need to pay 1 euro next door at the Augustus Park for pictures. However, you can get better pictures as you walk along the nature walk.
5. Villa San Michele
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4.5 based on 1 reviews
Reviewed By LouiseN_10 - Melbourne, Australia
Axel Munthe was a famous Swedish doctor amongst other things. His life story is recorded in the book The Story of San Michele. He built this magnificent home in Anacapri after falling in love with the island. See the home, read the book. Both are Fantastic, in the true sense of the word. It's hard to separate reality from fantasy but it's a brilliant read and an exquisite home that he built for himself. The award winning Gardens are a treat in themselves with Eqyptian Sphinx overlooking the Bay of Naples. Don't miss it!
6. Belvedere di Tragara
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4.5 based on 161 reviews
Reviewed By curatedguide - Toronto, Canada
The walk to this viewpoint is easy. The walkway goes through a mostly residential area with beautiful Gardens and small boutique hotels. The viewpoint at the end, near the Hotel Punta Targara is never crowded and looks gorgeous day and night. You have a clear view of the faragolini, and marina piccolo with all the boats in the harbour. Quite magical!
7. Chiesa San Michele
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4.5 based on 521 reviews
Church from the 17th century with its notable San Michele statue and splendid antique ceramic floor.
Reviewed By Steve25_12 - Esher, United Kingdom
We came across this whilst walking through the historic centre of Anacapri and reluctantly paid our €1 each (having been "churched out"). However pleased that we did as the floor was amazing especially when viewed from upstairs gallery.
Not worth a special trip but if in the area then go and see it
8. Giardini di Augusto
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4.5 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By Peter e - Manchester, United Kingdom
Totally superb garden with wonderfull views .
Costs a euro to get in which is a bargain.
My main moan is it was give by a wealthy industrialist for people to enjoy (why there an entry charge then -surely it should be free).
A must do even with the fee
9. Scala Fenicia (Phoenician Steps)
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4.5 based on 201 reviews
Reviewed By Rantin rover - Biggar, United Kingdom
Scoring goals is easy if you are Christiano Renaldo; tennis comes easy to Roger Federer; and walking up or down the Scala Fenicia (Phoenician Steps) is easy too if you’re reasonably fit. Take this into account when Reading reviews of this attraction and don’t be misled by comments that make it sound like a walk in the park. It’s a big hill and there are lots of steps - apparently over 900 of them - we didn’t count.
We’ve walked it twice (with many years between), on both occasions going downhill from Anacapri. That way you’re facing the view and not the mountain which to us is preferable…and perhaps it’s slightly less tiring on the knees (although not much). My wife has had various knee operations, the last of which was in January 2017, and she managed to do it with no ill effects.
Starting point for going up the way is to head to the bus station along from Marina Grande and follow the coastal road (via Marina Grande). As it curves uphill you come to a bus stance and just beyond here there is a sign for “Scala Fenicia” in tiles on the wall. Go up the stairs and keep going. The stairs are eventually split by the road as it winds up the hillside, just cross over with care.
If you choose to come down the way, the starting point for the descent is just beyond Villa San Michele which is at the opposite end of the narrow walkway leading from the base of the chairlift to Monte Solaro (via Capodimonte).
There are great views over Capri harbour and the surrounding area and it’s a bit of exercise which saves a wait on a bus or a cab fare. We found a few bits of the path in the lower section have been damaged and hopefully this will be attended to out of season. Most recently on reaching the bottom we stopped off at Ristorante da Gemma for a very good lunch and some refreshments.
The mountain has netting to reduce the risk of being hit by rockfall, a comfort which the women didn’t have originally when tramping up and down the steps with water prior to this being pumped up to Anacapri. You may wish to take some of your own if it’s hot.
10. Villa Lysis
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4.5 based on 156 reviews
Reviewed By alison r - Cape Town Central, South Africa
It was a bit of a trek up the mountain but oh what it worth it. I am so happy we went. Gorgeous house and Gardens with view like no other. Beautiful tiles and detail abounds. The villas on the way up were worth the heat.
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