Capri, with its rugged cliffs rising out of the Bay of Naples, is one of the hotspots of Italian tourism.
There’s just as much to do on the island of Capri as there is around it. Stroll through the iconic Piazzetta di Capri to indulge in a bit of retail therapy at its upscale shops or grab a seat at one of its many outdoor cafés to enjoy people watching and celebrity spotting. You can also embark on a boat tour of the island, taking in views of the magnificent Il Faraglioni rock formations jutting out of the sea or stopping at famous attractions such as the Blue Grotto. Set aside some time to visit Marina Piccola too – it has a sunny beach with views of Il Faraglioni.
Capri draws on its rich cultural and historical heritage to attract visitors from across the globe. Hike up to Villa Jovis, where you can explore the remains of two ancient villas belonging to the Roman emperor, Tiberius. Closer to the centre of the city, you’ll find Church Santo Stefano that has an impressive baroque architecture, or head to Villa San Michele (Axel Munthe House) to see a sizable art and artefacts collection.
No trip to Capri is complete without a sampling of its fine cuisine. Pasta and seafood dishes as well as limoncello (lemon liqueur) are the highlights of the island’s cuisine. Caprese salad, stuffed zucchini blossoms and torta caprese (chocolate and almond cake) are some other items to try here.
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| Most popular time to visit | October–December |
| Cheapest time to visit | January–March |
| Local currency | € 10 = £8.34 |
| Language | Italian |
| Average weekend price | £436 per night |
| Average weekday price | £417 per night |
| Typical stay | 2 nights |
Marina Piccola - Capri
0.6 miles from city centre
Piazzetta di Capri
In the city centre
I Faraglioni
0.9 miles from city centre
Capri is stunning in terms of geography and views.
18 September 2024
Capri is stunning in terms of geography and views. The town is up from Marina Grande (the port where most arrive) and there is a cable car that takes you up to the main square, the Piazzetta. The town is unique and given the geography there are no regular roads (for cars), but small sidewalks linking houses hotels that is something very unique. The piazzetta has four bar/restaurants surrounding with outside seating, and is a bustling place to see and be seen. Highlights for us are the town itself, Villa Jovis (residence of a Roman emperor), the Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), the piazetta, and beaches at Il Fariglioni or Marina Piccola. For those that like a good walk or hike there are paths around various aspects of the island. We like the hike up to Monte Solero - this is a hard hike not for the faint of heart but is rewarded by fantastic views, a beautiful secluded church, and the restaurant on top (one can also take a chairlift up from Anacapri). If you do it, you burn enough calories to eat and drink what you want the entire day! Anacapri is very different and quieter, but definitely worth a visit if one has time. One must be aware of a few things which may be viewed as pros or cons. Capri does have a 'jetset' vibe, particularly around the piazzetta, with prices to match. it also is a big destination for tourists coming on cruises for day tours, so the town center can become very crowded for the middle of the day (better to be walking around or at a beach in peak hours). The beaches are rocky, but the many very unique owing to formed by lava rocks (e.g. La Fontelina). None of the above limited our enjoyment and we find Capri to be a truly unique and magical destination
Capri was our favorite place in the Amalfi Coast.
3 August 2024
Capri was our favorite place in the Amalfi Coast. Super classy and we would have stayed longer but our trip was already booked and planned. Everything about Capri is magical!! The people, restaurants, shopping etc. Taking a private boat tour was the best! The taxis are so different and everything is beautiful!! Capri our new favorite place!!! Not sure if its super kid friendly as it has a lot of stairs, ups and downs and strollers are probably not easy to handle. SUPER CLASSY! Restaurants the we recommend (reserve) Panorama, Capri, Genario. The best pasta we ate on the whole Amalfi Coast was at the Panorama restaurant. Super recommend Capri. We were there for only 3 days and should have stayed at least 5.
We love Capri.
2 August 2024
We love Capri. This was our second time on the island and we will be back next year. It has so much to offer, beauty, history, culture and so much more. It is about a 50 minutes ferry trip from Naples or Sorrento and well worth the journey. When you arrive either get the Fornicula or a taxi to Capri Town. We walked it on our first visit and to say it is a challenge is an understatement 😅 We would recommend a visit to the Villa Margherita for exceptional food. It is minutes from the La Floridiana Hotel and the owner Pietro D’Emilio always has a warm welcome.
Never leave Capri without visiting to Monte Solaro.
20 July 2024
Never leave Capri without visiting to Monte Solaro. Take the 12 minute chairlift to admire Capri more. You will have the 360 breathtaking view at the top of Monte Solaro. Avoid the peak season of summer to get to the Blue Lagoon. Unless you want to wait 2 hours under the sun for the long line to get inside.
Beautiful island with exciting history and plethora of...
15 July 2024
Beautiful island with exciting history and plethora of interesting places to visit. I recommend boat trip around the island with swimming stops, Augusto’s gardens, Villa Saint Michele and just to stroll around the idyllic streets of Capri. Unfortunately, many hotels, restaurants and other services have overpriced themselves during the past few years which seems to impact the number of visitors staying overnight. With more reasonable pricing and keeping some level of service attitude, more people would definetely come and enjoy Bella Capri for longer which is really recommended. For eating out, try Bagni di Tiberio’s restaurant for lunch (you can also stay for beach) or Ristorante Il Geranio Capri which has great views and good quality food and service. For apero, Il Piccolo facing Piazzetta is recommended - pricy but stylish with nice salty snacks together with your spritz.
It has become too over crowded and way too expensive.
14 July 2024
It has become too over crowded and way too expensive. Still gorgeous, but difficult to get around, sometimes hard to find a cab and certain places can only be reached by foot. So if you are older or not in good shape it can be very challenging. If you can afford to stay in one of the very expensive hotels then it is great.
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