Visiting the Island of Capri

Sights on Capri

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  Capri's Piazzetta

  This is the social hub of Capri, and anyone visiting the island must pass through. The best time to enjoy this vibrant square is the early evening cocktail hour, when the daytrippers have left. Sit down at a café table, order a drink, and spend the next hour or so watching the world go by!

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  The Blue Grotto

  This is the most famous tourist attraction on Capri, and draws hundreds of visitors every day. Try to visit in the late afternoon, when there is less of a crowd, and board one of the small wooden rowboats which will transport you inside and into a different, magically blue, world.

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  The Faraglioni

  Eternal guardians of the island's shore, these towering sea stacks are the perfect backdrop for your vacation snapshot. The dramatic rock formations bring good luck to anyone who kisses their sweetheart while passing through the natural stone archway.

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  Gardens of Augustus and Via Krupp

  For the most scenic terrace on the whole of Capri, you need walk just steps from the Piazzetta to the Gardens of Augustus. From here, the sweeping view includes the Faraglioni to one side and the dramatic Via Krupp to the other, as it hairpins its way up the steep slope of Mount Solaro.

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  Villa Jovis

  On the peak of Mount Tiberius, the remains of one of the 12 island villas built by this Roman emperor can be explored. To get there, you'll have to hike about 45 minutes uphill, but once you've reached your destination, the view will be a just reward for your efforts!

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  The Natural Arch and Pizzolungo

  This breathtakingly scenic ring trail circles the eastern side of the island, passing by the Matermania Cave, where it is said rites to the god Mitra were once held, the Faraglioni sea stacks, towering above the Mediterranean just offshore, and the stunning Tragara scenic overlook.

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  The Charterhouse of San Giacomo

  Once a convent where the charterhouse monks of Capri would grow flowers and herbs to use as the base of their artisan perfumes, the complex has also been used as a prison, and, still today, a high school. It is now a museum displaying both a permanent collection and temporary exhibits.

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  Marina Piccola

  On the southern shore of the island, just opposite the towering Faraglioni sea stacks, the most beautiful beaches of Capri beckon. Here, luxury yachts anchor offshore to enjoy the calm seas and warm breezes that this sheltered side of the island offer.

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  Punta Carena Lighthouse

  After Genova, Punta Carena boasts the largest lighthouse in Italy. Located on the western shore of the island, this point is one of the most beloved spots by islanders to take a dip. Warmed by the sun until evening, this is the perfect vantage point to enjoy a gorgeous Mediterranean sunset.

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  Anacapri

  This is Capri's highest town, and still maintains a languid, island village air. We suggest you meander the twisting lanes in the town center, stopping at the small artisan workshops, quiet churches, and pretty squares lined with traditional homes.

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  Villa San Michele

  Built by the Swedish physician and writer, Axel Munthe, today this former residence is a museum where Munthe's collection of archaeological finds are displayed. The gardens have been recognized as among the most beautiful in Itay, and the view over the Amalfi Coast is unforgettable.

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  Mount Solaro and the Cetrella Hermitage

  From Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri, the chairlift departs every 12 minutes up to the top of Mount Solaro. The view from the top sweeps across the entire Gulf of Naples and Salerno. We suggest walking back down, stopping at the Hermitage of Cetrella along the way.