• Marina Grande
All boats dock and depart Capri via the Marina Grande. The mountains and hillside of colorful buildings play backdrop to rows of colorful small fishing boats, private yachts and commercial boats. It’s as picturesque as a postcard.
To get to the center of Capri town, the most typical option is the funicular, a cable car that goes straight up the hill to town from the marina.
• Sip aperitivo in glamorous Piazzetta (Piazza Umberto I)
The heart of glamorous Capri is Piazzetta, the small square at the center of Capri town (its real name is Piazza Umbero I, piazzetta means ‘small piazza’ and it is how it is most commonly referred to). Piazzetta is just what you expect a place for glamorous aperitivo in Italy is like.Outdoor tables, impeccably groomed people, bags of from designer stores beside designer clothes cladded patrons, inviting cocktails and a distinct upscale atmosphere in a pretty island setting.
At the back of Piazzetta you find Via Vittorio Emanuele, the famous hotels Quisisana and then Via Camarelle, the center of Capri when it comes to designer shopping. •
• The Gardens of Augustus and Via Krupp.
Located right at the back of Capri town center, the Giardini are a wonderful viewpoint from where to catch view over the Marina Piccola Bay. The gardens have several terraces, all overlooking the sea, and they are home to several peculiar plant species that make it a lovely place to rest too.
• Marvel at Via Krupp. Via Krupp is another famous attractions in Capri precisely and incredible winding road climbing all the way down the rocky Capri coastline like a snake meandering down into the sea!
The street is rightly famous and over our many times in Capri we have been able to walk it and enjoy its incredible landscapes
• Charterhouse of St. Giacomo
Close to piazzetta, right in the center of Capri, your eye will be caught by the beautiful Certosa di San Giacomo a monastery dating back to the XIV century.
The old monastery is stunning and one of the most important ancient sites in Capri: like other places in the island what is special here is the mix between human presence and nature. Inside the monastery, you find lovely cloisters and quiet places that near witness to the religious origins of the building but you also catch wonderful views of the sea.
• Villa Jovis
During the Roman period, Capri served as a popular place for royalty to escape to, as well as for the rich and famous to indulge themselves in luxury.
At the beginning of the first century AD, one such royal, the Emperor Tiberius, built twelve Capri villas with the most well-known being Villa Jovis, also known as Villa Jupiter Capri.
Situated on a tall cliff overlooking crystal blue waters and nestled among tall green trees, the villa was a retreat equipped with all the luxuries of royalty.
Although only its ruins remain today, it is still well worth a visit to marvel at the brilliance of Roman architecture and to get a sense of the sheer opulence that was so characteristic of Roman emperors during those times.
• Anacapri is the small town at the top of the island and a is a picture perfect place with immense charm. Anacapri is a delight of small streets, pretty piazzas, hidden courtyards and has a relax and slow paced atmosphere.
Here you find several shops where you can buy the typical Capri sandals and you will spot many decorative tiles, which are one of the peculiarities of the island.
• Church of San Michele Arcangelo is a baroque church worth visiting for its absolutely incredible flooring.The floor is entirely covered in tiles with elaborate depictions of the garden of earthly delight by Leonardo Chiaiese.
• Villa San Michele is one of the most famous Capri attractions and a museum and garden worth seeing. The Villa was home to Swedish Doctor Axel Munthe who built it so that it would ‘open to sun and wind and the voice of the sea, like a Greek temple, and light, light, light everywhere’. The villa is stunning and has an award winning garden that should not be missed
Here, a long shaded patio covered in flowers leads you to several scenic view points from where you can views of the bay framed by pretty columns and finally opens up on a stunning terrace with views of the Gulf of Naples that are out of this world beautiful!
• The Blu Grotto or Grotta Azzurra is maybe the most famous of all attractions on Capri Island and it is well worth a visit. The grotto is called ‘blue’ because of a very peculiar light effect that means its water shine in deep blue hues and objects, if submerged, acquire a distinct silver color!
• I Faraglioni are the three tall rocks that define the coastal skyline of Capri, maybe the most distinctive and recognizable landmark in the island.
The faraglioni are in the middle of the sea and the best way to see them is wither from the one of the viewpoints on Capri island or by catching a boat
What to buy in Capri
• Capri sandals – one of the most typical artisan creations from the island, they are flat, have minimal designs and can be embellished with jewels and straps.
• Perfumes and fragrances – as you walk around Capri, the beautiful perfumes of Capri nature mix with those recreated by the island fragrance makers.
Perfume shops here make wonderful concoction with local ingredients that allow you to bottle a piece of Capri and bring it home with you!
• Capri’s campanella – as you walk around Capri you will see a small bell or campanellapretty much anywhere.
This is a special Capri souvenir that it is said should be given to someone special as every time the bell rings, wishes of its owner come true!
• Designer clothes – not from the island as such however, the amount of designer shops is a big attractions and makes Capri a sought after destination for bags and clothing by internationally known fashion houses.
• Good souvenirs – some of the most delicious food souvenirs form Italy can be found in Capri, especially limoncello, made with the wonderful lemons from the area
Check out Capri beaches
Capri has some wonderful beaches and clean waters and no trip to Capri would be complete without a visit to at least some of them.
Beaches in Capri are not sandy but pebbly and depending on which one you choose, you have easy and gently degrading access to the water or rocky seashore suitable for experience swimmers and divers.
