The Island of Capri, due to its geographical position in the Gulf of Naples, experiences a Mediterranean climate with mild and wet winters and hot and dry summers. here
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The Island of Capri, due to its geographical position in the Gulf of Naples, experiences a Mediterranean climate with mild and wet winters and hot and dry summers. here
Located on the coast of Capri Island is the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), a naturally-formed sea cave, where the sunlight entering through an underwater cavity shines back up to the surface and creates a brilliant azure blue reflection. The Blue Grotto is about 50 m in length and has a maximum depth of 150 m. Feared by the inhabitants of the island in the 18th century for housing monsters and witches, it was rediscovered in the 19th century by foreign tourists who were visiting Capri Island. more
The Blue Grotto, Capri Island. more
The mountainous Capri Island is composed of a single limestone block and measures about 6.25 km in length with a maximum width of 2.89 km. Situated on the island’s western side is Monte Solaro which rises to an elevation of 589 m and is the highest point on the Capri Island. The island’s coastline is lined by precipitous cliffs and features two main indentations, namely Marina Grande on the northern side which serves as the chief port of the island, and Marina Piccola on the southern side.
The Island of Capri is a mountainous island that is located in the Campania region of Southern Italy, directly to the west of the Sorrento Peninsula, on the southern edge of the Gulf of Naples in the Tyrrhenian Sea. This small island covers an area of only 10.4 km 2 and serves as a popular tourist destination attracting numerous visitors from all over the world during the summer season.
Located is southeast Italy, just south of Naples, Sorrento, the isle of Capri and the Amalfi Coast is a spectacular region in Campania and on the Sorrentine Peninsula overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea. A popular tourist destination, these scenic cities are renowned for their breathtaking cliffs, stunning coastal drives and their fresh local produce including limoncello. Use the Sorrento, Capri and Amalfi Coast map below to explore regions of the city, or choose your accommodation with the help of our handy hotel map.
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Hydrofoil from Capri 9:30AM [links]
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This area is quite busy during the day with the arrival and departures of ferries, but in the evening is a quiet hamlet. It's the perfect place to stay for those who are only on the island for a short time, one or two nights, as you are close to the ferry docks. It's also a good place to stay for families, as the nearby beaches are kid-friendly. With the funicular, you can reach the Piazzetta in just 5 minutes.
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Admire Capri by sea
Various departure times each day
On this stretch of coast, you'll find the island's most beautiful beaches and a view of the Faraglioni, but there isn't much to do and night. We recommend checking if your hotel has a shuttle service to the center of Capri.
Departure from Port of Naples more
The other island town is Anacapri, which sits on the high inland hills at the foot of Monte Solaro. There are no beaches here, but below the town there are the rocky coastlines of the Punta Carena lighthouse and Gradola, near the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), where beach clubs have been set up. Anacapri has a delightful historic center, largely pedestrian, where there are excellent restaurants for sampling Neapolitan specialties like fresh mozzarella caprese salad and local fish and seafood. You can also visit Axel Munthe's famed Villa San Michele.
The Isle of Capri has two municipal areas: Capri town and Anacapri.
Capri town is home to the famed "Piazzetta" and the nearby Via Camerelle, both lined with high-end boutiques, fashionable cafés, luxury hotels, and nightclubs. This is where celebrities from across the globe come to see and be seen by day and by night. The island's main church, the Cathedral of Santo Stefano with its famed bell tower, is also located here. Inside the church, you can see the silver bust of San Costanzo, the patron saint of the island.
It is said that Charles Dickens once noted, "There is no spot in the world with such delightful possibilities of repose as this little isle." Though a century has passed, the reflection still rings true. From the towering Faraglioni and Tiberius' Leap to the sparkling waters of Marina Piccola and Marina Grande, all of Capri invites visitors to slow their pace and savor the island's many beauties spread out under the warm Mediterranean sun and enveloped in the lush island countryside.
The first thing you should do when arriving for a Capri day trip is take a boat tour around the island to admire iconic landmarks like the Faraglioni and grottoes by sea. You can also take the chairlift to the top of Monte Solaro, stroll the Pizzolungo trail to the natural Arch, visit the Gardens of Augustus over the scenic Via Krupp, take in the Charterhouse of San Giacomo, admire the breathtaking views from the Tragara overlook, and tour the ancient Roman ruins of Tiberius' villas. more
Capri is set in the blue waters of Italy's Tyrrhenian Sea in the Bay of Naples just off the Sorrentine Peninsula in the southern Italian region of Campania. The island is connected to the mainland all year round with ferries and hydrofoils that run from Naples (Napoli) and Sorrento. There are also ferries from Ischia, Salerno, and the Amalfi Coast (Positano and Amalfi) in the summer months. It takes about 30 minutes to reach Capri from Sorrento and about an hour to reach Capri from Naples by ferry, so is an easy day trip from the mainland. more
To reach the Piazzetta, you have to catch the funicular from Marina Grande, the port at sea level. Marina Grande is also home to the largest and most family-friendly beach on the island. On the opposite coast, Marina Piccola is home to the only other beach. more