Location: Anacapri
Top Things to do in Anacapri
What to do and see in Anacapri, Campania: The Best Things to do for Honeymoon
Anacapri is a comune on the island of Capri, in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy. The Ancient Greek prefix ana- means "up" or "above", signifying that Anacapri is located at a higher elevation on the island than Capri (about 150 m higher on average). Administratively, it has a separate status from the city of Capri. The most significant site in the village is the Villa San Michele.
Restaurants in Anacapri
1. Capristartour
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5.0 based on 152 reviews
Come with us and discover the crisp blue mediterranean sea with its dramatic coast lines, coves and caves. Escape the main land by way of a private boat tour to get a unique experience with our well educated Captains and learn all the secrets and legends of the island.
2. 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....
3. Ceramiche Tavassi
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5.0 based on 104 reviews
Workshop The authentic ceramics of Capri Island.
Reviewed By Cricket3007 - Manchester, United Kingdom
After recently visiting Capri and choosing our purchase we are absolutely delighted when it arrived safe and sound today in our Manchester home, it’s beautiful. Ceramiche Tavassi apart from being a talented bunch couldn’t have been more helpful arranging and overseeing the shipping back to the UK. Many many thanks and we couldn’t recommend them highly enough. Hope to visit the wonderful Amalfi coast very soon. Jamie & Michelle
4. Chiesa San Michele
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4.5 based on 635 reviews
Church from the 17th century with its notable San Michele statue and splendid antique ceramic floor.
Reviewed By thomasozbun - Vicenza, Italy
This 18th century Baroque church has an amazing majolica floor mosaic depicting the original sin and paradise filled with animals and dating to 1761. An incredible monument to see.
5. Parco Filosofico dell'Isola di Capri
6. 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.
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. Punta Carena Lighthouse
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4.5 based on 85 reviews
Reviewed By markman2112 - Delton, United States
Very beautiful lighthouse and area. We arrived by rented scooter and enjoyed a walk around the grounds and down to the "beach" which is actually just a small natural harbor and a giant slanted piece of island down into the water. There seemed to be a couple of restaurants down near the water. When we visited, it was very quiet with few visitors. A nice place to visit.
9. 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.
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