Top Things to do in Island of Capri
The 10 Best Things to do in Island of Capri, Campania
The crags and grottoes of Capri have been dazzling visitors since the Ancient Greeks first settled the island. It’s easy to understand why artists and writers have been immortalizing Capri’s beauty and history for centuries. Climb aboard a wooden boat to tour the Grotto Azzurra, a cave filled with spectacularly blue water. Savor some gelato while you stroll around the harbors of Marina Piccola or Marina Grande, an ancient Roman fishing port.
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1. Monte Solaro
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5.0 based on 2,625 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 B1363DEsimonb - London, United Kingdom
If you’re in Anacapri you must go on the chairlift and visit the mountain peak - if you are in Capri for more than a day it’s also easy to get to by bus from the Marina or Main Square. The views across the whole island are simply stunning, and reached by single seat chairlift which climbs the mountain. It’s so peaceful and calm and a wonderful experience (unless you have vertigo - it might not be for you!). You get to the top on arrival the views are breathtaking. You can see the whole island across to the mainland and even over to Mount Vesuvius. The return trip is well worth the €12 - I didn’t see the stairs or how you’d actually make the journey back down again....
2. I Faraglioni
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5.0 based on 3,557 reviews
The extraordinary and rugged beauty of Capri is signified by these timeless rock formations jutting from the sea.
Reviewed By Bidule005 - France, null
From the Arco naturale, we hiked to villa Malaparte and to Faraglioni de Capri, which are 3 iconic rocky peaks of the island. Their name comes directly from the geological term “faraglione”, meaning “rocky mass detached from the coast by erosion”. We were amazed by: - the Faraglione di Terra the highest (109 meters), which is still attached to the island - Faraglione di Mezzo (81 meters), which is crossed by a natural arch - Faraglione di Fuori (104 meters), which is the furthest from the coast - Scoglio del Monacone, which is more distant and whose name comes from the presence of monk seals, in older times. Altogether, I highly Recommend to hike to Faraglioni de Capri! Unfonrtunately, because we only spent one day in Capri, we had not time to go to Faraglioni using motor boat to have wonderful viewpoints on Faraglioni. I’ll come back!
3. Sentiero Del Passetiello Capri
4. Villa San Michele
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4.5 based on 1,895 reviews
Villa San Michele is the life’s work at Capri of the Swedish physician and author Axel Munthe (1857–1949). It is surrounded by an impressive garden, which recently won the price as Italy’s most beautiful private park. Behind it is the Barbarossa mountain, that Axel Munthe turned into a sanctuary for migratory birds. Axel Munthe recounts the story of his life and the creation of the villa in The Story of San Michele (1929). It became one of the first international bestsellers in modern time. The tale that then captivated countless readers all over the world, lives on in Villa San Michele, in its rooms and garden and in the Egyptian sphinx, that silently watches the sea from its balustrade.
Reviewed By 840gabrielh - Bellaire, United States
As you ascend to the top of the mountain on the West side of Capri, you reach Anacapri, one of the two major towns on the island. Wading through the sea of tourists, and passing through a number of souvenir shops, you will find your way to Villa San Michele, currently a museum, but originally the home of Axel Munthe, a Swedish expat, physician, psychiatrist, polyglot, writer and philanthropist who arguably did more than anyone else in modern times to put Capri on the map. The museum houses the extensive collection of the archaeological and anthropological treasures collected buy Dr. Munthe, as well as numerous decorative items (sculptures, paintings, ceramics, etc.). It is also the site of the Chapel of St. Michelle and lovely gardens that surround the buildings. The view from the Villa's terraces is spectacular: most of Marina Grande, the beach below, and the Sorrento peninsula across the strait, as well as mount Vesuvius and Naples at a distance.
5. Scala Fenicia (Phoenician Steps)
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4.5 based on 252 reviews
Reviewed By Efogilvie
We walked from the bottom to the top, there were stunning views the whole way up, although it is a long way when when its over 30degrees
6. Giardini di Augusto
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4.5 based on 2,684 reviews
Reviewed By sawbones75 - Naples, Italy
An elegant and beautiful garden and vantage point for viewing the pristine beauty of the oceans of Capri. We enjoyed the beauty.
7. Seggiovia Monte Solaro
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4.5 based on 474 reviews
Reviewed By emilyhalfp - Bromsgrove, United Kingdom
The chairlift up to the top of Monte Solaro is a must when in Capri - the views at the top are incredible and the 13 minute ride on the chairlift itself is wonderfully peaceful, taking in the views and brea mgthing in the fresh air (away from the crowds below). When we arrived there was no queue and we were able to go straight on - we paid €12 each for a round trip and then hopped on. I was a little worried before hand about getting on the single chair lift (very much like a ski chair lift) but it was so simple to get on and there was someone there to ensure you got on and off ok.
8. Blue Grotto
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4.0 based on 4,580 reviews
The must-see attraction on Capri is the magical Blue Grotto, where visitors take a boat ride through a natural cavern that is filled with an ethereal and eerie light reflecting on the (very blue) water.
Reviewed By 336sallyh
We highly recommend making your own way via bus to the Blue Grotto. Also check the tide times before you travel as it is closed when the tide is high. You may have to wait for a while, but not as long as the people who arrive on the tourist boats. On average there are four/five people per boat. You pay a fee (which I think was 15 euros each) and then head through a very small tunnel ... keep your hands in and your head down. Once inside it is breathtaking. You get to go around a few times and take pictures and videos, then remember to duck on the way out. You can then tip your boat man! We also had a display of fish leaping out of the water which was great fun, especially when some ended up in one of the boat mans trousers. We would definitely recommend this! Hope you enjoy.
9. Marina Piccola
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4.0 based on 1,030 reviews
Reviewed By 840gabrielh - Bellaire, United States
This small beach is located on the Southeastern part of Capri, next to and way below the Giardini di Augusto. The surrounding cliffs protect it from the wind and the view of the Faraglioni provides a spectacular surrounding. The water is warm most of the year and unless you run into a storm, quite calm. This is a great place to spend a few hours, soaking up the sun and the surrounding beauty.
10. Capri Funicular
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4.0 based on 384 reviews
Reviewed By 164dons - New Westminster, Canada
This was a treat and thankfully our group was part of the Holland America cruise ship excursion so our guide already had the tickets for us and we ended up ahead of the line, great views on our way up and down, easy on and off and the ride was smooth,
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