Capri makes you fall in love at first sight. How else can we explain the fact that Bunin and Merezhkovsky dedicated poems to this tiny Italian island in the Tyrrhenian Sea (only 10 sq. km!), and Mayakovsky himself compared it to “a woman in a pink hood”? Almost all the “heroes of their time” visited the island. Leonid Andreev and Maxim Gorky, Le Corbusier and Somerset Maugham, Oscar Wilde and Winston Churchill. The beauty of Capri was immortalized on his canvas by Ivan Aivazovsky. According to Homer, sailors were lured to these rocks by sweet-voiced sirens.
Today the island is the cradle of idleness and chic, the abode of expensive restaurants and fashionable villas. Famous fashion designers, Hollywood superstars and simply rich people of all stripes are looking for a vacation here that matches their status. And countless crowds of tourists come here for just a day to get at least a glimpse of this dream come true.
How to get to Capri
Capri is located just 6 km from magnificent Naples, with direct flights from Moscow almost every day. Naples and Capri are connected by a well-established ferry service. Ships depart from early morning until late evening from two ports located right in the city center, 200 meters from each other, not far from where buses from the airport stop.
More information on how to get to Capri can be found on this page.
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Resorts of Capri
There are two iconic holiday destinations in Capri - the bay resorts of Marina Grande and Marina Piccola (part of the city of Capri). Ferries from Naples and the surrounding area bring tourists to the Marina Grande harbor; to the right of the pier is the largest beach on the island, Marina Grand Beach, along which “high-star” hotels crowd. The pier is noisy, crowded and crowded - it’s better not to linger, but take a ticket for a bus or funicular and go deeper into the island.
Marina Piccola is famous for its postcard views: from here it is just a stone's throw from the famous Faraglioni Rocks and the Siren Rock. Famous fish and Italian restaurants serve guests in this same part of the island. Lush gardens, named after Emperor Augustus, are also laid out here.
It is pleasant to spend not only the summer but also the winter months at the Marina Piccola resort - the harbor is sheltered from strong winds. And this part of the island is better suited than others for families with children.
Transport
You can move around the island economically, with health benefits and pathos. The first method includes buses, from early morning until mid-night, scurrying from the pier to Capri, Anacapri, the Blue Grotto, the lighthouse at Cape Carena and Marina Piccola. They spend 10 to 20 minutes on the way.
Good for health - on foot (if you have time and desire) or by bicycle. Few hotels offer their rental, since there are no equipped tracks for rides. And in general, the whole island is continuous serpentines and up-and-down slides; pedaling in such conditions is a dubious pleasure. But you can rent a scooter.
Renting a car on the island is also unpopular; another option is to transport the car by ferry from Naples. But you can rent a boat, or for leisurely trips - a boat or yacht.
To zip around Capri in style in a convertible or, as visitors call them, “cars with the top cut off” is just the thing. This type of transport has long been the hallmark of the island. Not only the rich can afford it, but also anyone who has a spare 20 EUR in their pocket for a cabriolet taxi.
Another type of transport that should not be ignored is the funicular. He himself, however, is a bit old and is capable of impressing few people, but he will provide delivery to the observation deck of the island in the best possible way.
Endless but fast-moving queues for transport are another “signature” of Capri.
Maps of Capri
Capri Hotels
Without exception, all hotels in Capri are beautiful because they are located on the most picturesque island of the Tyrrhenian Sea and even from the most remote ones you can walk to the center of the nearest city in just half an hour. In addition to the standard “three-three-four-five” apartments, family hotels and villas are available for vacationers.
Accommodation prices correspond to the resort level: a single room in a modest family hotel will cost 55 EUR, in an apartment or three-star hotel - from 110 EUR per night. Despite this, rooms are sold out like hot panzerotti, so you need to book in advance. Prices on the page are as of March 2019.
Those who want to feel like a Hollywood star, even for a short while, can enjoy “A” suites and secluded villas with fantastic views and impeccable service. The pleasure of being a guest at the famous Villa Marina will cost 825 EUR per night, and a deluxe suite at Villa Mediterranea Capri will cost from 1800 EUR.
Beaches of Capri
No matter how much they tell vacationers that Capri is not a beach island, the highlight of all tourist programs here is idle wallowing on the shore. You can’t call it comfortable - the island’s beaches are either pebbly or rocky. But what a sea, what views!
The beaches of Marina Grande Bay, where ferries arrive, are the first to greet guests. The concentration of people per square meter here exceeds all norms, the infrastructure is well developed. The entrance to the sea is pebbly, special shoes will be useful. There is no need to be afraid of boats and yachts - they pass far from the shore.
Between Marina Grande and the Cote d'Azur is one of the most popular beaches on the island - Bagni Tiberio. His fame was brought to him by the amazing seafood restaurant Bagni Tiberio and the remains of an ancient imperial villa. You can take children to this beach, although the entrance here is also pebbly.
In the southwest of Capri, near the lighthouse, is the Lido del Faro beach. Here the hubbub of children's voices is stronger than anywhere else - kids and parents love the seawater pool. The Lido captivates with terraces that are carved directly into the rocks and connected by stone steps. Bars and restaurants are ready to provide a hearty snack with a couple of cocktails or a full lunch for vacationers.
Almost all Capri beaches have public and paid areas. For the latter, entry costs 20-25 EUR, umbrella rental costs 5 EUR.
Marina Piccola Bay is considered the most equipped beach area on the island. A little further away are the beaches of Di Giola, La Fontelina and Luigi a Faraglioni. Those seeking solitude should give preference to Di Giola and pay tribute to the dishes of the restaurant operating in this bay in the summer. In La Fontelina, getting into the water is not very convenient - in this regard, it, and other competitors, is superior to Luigi a Faraglioni. There, a stone platform with gentle steps is covered with a carpet. And the views of the Faraglioni rocks are the best here.
When going to any of the beaches, you should remember that the sun hits each of them at different times. In Marina Piccola - only in the morning, in Bagni Tiberio - until noon, in Marina Grande and Lido del Faro - until late evening.
Diving
The island cannot be called a diving Mecca - even in neighboring Sorrento there are many more dive centers. However, there are several interesting sites in the Capri area. The best time to dive is from June to the last days of October. Equipment, as well as a boat, can be rented in Marina Grande Bay. Experts will tell you where to point your fins.
For beginners, the Fosso Papa dive site is suitable: during the dive you can gaze at large lobsters, colorful schools of fish and other marine flora and fauna. Professionals will indulge their souls at the dive sites of Keel Point, II Traliccio and Punta Carena. The first two are considered deep-sea - 43 and 62 m, respectively, the latter is known for strong underwater currents.
What to bring
The island has two main symbols - Capri pants and lemons. Pants can be made for anyone literally in a day from natural cotton and other fabrics. It is recommended to grab lemons from the island in the form of a drink, sweets, cosmetics or perfume from the Carthusia brand.
Limoncello, a local spirit, is the most popular lemon product. Capri has been trying for a long time and not entirely successfully to win the right to be called its homeland from Sorrento and Amalfi. You need to drink it thoughtfully, very chilled from a frozen glass - and definitely take it home.
A must-have from Capri is sandals like Jacqueline Kennedy, Grace Kelly and Sophia Loren. They are made by hand in the Canfora store on Via Camerelle, 3, generously decorated with beads and stones. Local ceramics, red coral crafts and Chantecler jewelry bells also deserve the title of “best gift”.
Cuisine and restaurants of Capri
Caprians are very sensitive to their (read: Italian) cuisine, so it is difficult to find establishments serving dishes of other nations on the island. Tourists do not complain and enjoy eating pizza, fettuccine, conciglioni, sandwiches with prosciutto and “caprese”, named after the island, a salad of tomatoes, mozzarella, basil with herbs and olive oil in restaurants and cafes.
Capri cheeses are a separate topic for conversation and tasting. Silano, Provolone, Caciocavallo, Mozzarella made from buffalo milk are good both on their own and as part of cannelloni, pasta and frittata.
In addition to cheese, the most popular ingredients are zucchini, chestnuts, buffalo and sheep milk, from which cottage cheese is made, and seafood - from the simplest fish and squid to lobsters and mussels.
The iconic restaurant with a hundred-year history, Aurora at Via Fuorlovado, 18, surprises with “pizza on the water”, “Trash Bin” pizza, deep wine cellars and an impressive list of celebrity guests. For a light dinner with not the most expensive alcohol, they will charge from 150 EUR plus 15% as a tip. In an average restaurant - 80 EUR, and for a sandwich or a piece of pizza with a drink, 25 EUR per couple is enough.
Guides to Capri
Entertainment and attractions of Capri
Everyone has their own tourist route to Capri. Some are led at a brisk pace or transported on buses by talkative guides, others leisurely wander through the winding streets, hoping to see all the sights in the time available. But both begin in the same way - with a visit to Mount Solaro. The lift located in Marina Grande delivers there. You won’t be able to bypass it, and there’s no reason to: you just want to praise the heavens for the views that open up from Solaro.
From the observation deck you can go to the city of Anacapri, to the coast to the Faraglioni rocks or to the city of Capri. The first path promises a date with the historical center of Anacapri, where the Church of St. Sophia with its 18th century bell tower (Piazza Diaz, 1, 80071) and the Church of St. Michael (Piazz San Nicola, 80071), on the floor of which is depicted the scene of the expulsion of Adam, beckon under their arches and Eve from Paradise.
The Island of Capri is one unique attraction, on 10 square kilometers of which the concentration of beautiful places is simply off the charts. There are few museums, historical sites and other components of the traditional cultural program here, so the list of what to see in Capri will include, for the most part, exclusively natural beauty. You can swim in Capri, but not everywhere - we’ll also talk about this later in the article.
We have already written about how to get to Capri.
The two largest villages on the island of Capri are Capri and Anacapri, the port is located in the village of Marina Grande in the northern part of the island. From the port to the center of the village of Capri is less than a kilometer.
The bus map for Capri is shown below. It’s not even buses that travel around the island, but minibuses with a capacity of 8-12 people. The cost of the trip when purchasing a ticket from the driver is 2.50 €.
You can view the schedule of buses and funiculars for all existing routes - select the required route on the left.
The island itself is mountainous, so the roads are very narrow and winding, like snakes. In this regard, tourists are often advised to prefer walking to a rented car - the island is tiny!
And a note to those who like to relax on the beach - it is precisely because of the mountains and hills that there is a real problem with the beaches. Not only are there only one or two of them, but during the season they are also very crowded.
But we'll give you a couple of options ;)
By the way, the British often go on holiday to the south of Italy.
Boat trip around the island
Since the island's few tourists are a seasonal phenomenon, there are no regular organized tours on or around the island - it would be impossible to attract enough people each time, so all tours are on request. But this is a plus - in return, the port offers boats for rent!
Not to say that this is a completely budget pleasure, but the impressions will definitely last you for a long time. In total, tourists are given a choice of 6 types of boats, each with its own name:
- Lancia – small traditional boat for 1-5 people;
- Gozzo - the same traditional boat, but up to 6 passengers;
- Large Gozzo or Lancia boat for 12 people;
- Dinghy – a modern inflatable motor boat for 6-7 people;
- Speedboat – boat for 6-12 people;
- Luxury Yacht – There will be a minimum of 2 crew members on board depending on the size of the yacht.
All listed vessels can be rented without any boat license. If you are afraid to sail on your own, you can take a guide or book a private excursion.
Such pleasure costs from 70 € for 2 hours (150 € per day) on a Lancia boat. Renting a yacht for the whole day will cost between 800-900 €.
Blue Grotto Capri
Like any self-respecting mountainous island, Capri has a beautiful grotto - this is the first place you should go on a boat rented from the port.
But due to the fact that the cave has a single entrance and there is little light in the cave, the water that flooded its bottom is cast in a rich blue color. The grotto itself is quite small - 60 by 25 mm, and due to the fact that the entrance to it is low, it will not be possible to swim here in stormy weather.
Faraglioni Rocks
Despite the fact that such rocky formations are far from uncommon in nature, for some reason the Faraglioni rocks have become the most recognizable calling card of the island. There are three rocks in total, and the locals gave each name - Stella, Mezzo and Scopolo.
Rock of Scopolo is the only place in the world where these beautiful blue lizards live. Perhaps it was precisely the need to blend in color with the sea and sky that led to the fact that the lizards here acquired such a beautiful color.
Mount Solaro
From here you have the most beautiful views of Capri. A funicular takes everyone up the mountain from Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri; the ascent takes only 12 minutes.
Locals nicknamed the mountain Acchiappanuvole, in Russian something like “fog catcher”. The top is often shrouded in a thick blanket of fog, usually in the evenings and especially often in the fall. If you get here in foggy weather, you can simply wander along the walking paths.
Schedule: from March to October from 9:30 to 17:30, from November to February from 10:30 to 15
Ticket prices: 8€ one way, 14€ round trip, children under 7 years old – free
Villa San Michele in Anacapri
Once you've been on the boat, it's time to explore the treasures of the island itself. The first is Villa San Michele, which was built here at the beginning of the 20th century by the Swedish doctor Axel Munthe. Later, in the twilight of his career, he wrote a book named after this truly magical place.
By the way, the book remained practically unknown to the Russian-speaking reader, but in Europe in those years it was published in 40 languages.
The villa itself is maintained in excellent condition to this day and is used as a museum. Around it there are panoramic gardens with exotic flowers.
The sphinx watches the sea from above.
And the layout of the villa inside was designed to be as open as possible, so that the owners could constantly hear the sound of the sea.
There is also a small cafe with a panoramic veranda.
Gardens of Augustus
The Botanical Garden of Capri was founded at the beginning of the 20th century by the German entrepreneur Friedrich Krupp - wealthy Europeans of that time really loved this island very much.
From here you have views of all the iconic places of the island - Mount Solaro, the Faraglioni rocks and the Marina Piccola cove.
The panoramic gardens are home to many rare flowers and plants, and also – attention – a monument to Lenin! In 1968, the Soviet embassy in Italy commissioned a local architect to create a monument that remains in the gardens to this day.
Schedule: daily from 9 to 19:30
Entry fee: 3€
Just walk around the island
Capri is ideal for those who simply want a quiet, relaxed holiday in a relaxed atmosphere. There are no large museums or similar noisy tourist places on the island, but you can stroll around the narrow streets to your heart’s content, admire the handicrafts of local craftsmen and sunbathe on the local beaches, which will be discussed further.
Beaches of Capri
The island of Capri is a large rock in the middle of the sea, so those who prefer sandy beaches are unlikely to be happy. Without exception, all suitable places for swimming in Capri are rocky slopes, some flat, some steep. But the shores will delight vacationers with the clearest water of a rich turquoise color.
Marina Piccola
This is a small free beach in the bay of the same name. Swimming here is a pleasure, but there is practically nowhere to lie down and sunbathe. But there is a little trick - you can have lunch at a cafe on the shore and use the sun loungers on the terrace for free.
Marina Grande
If you don’t want to go far from the villages, then you can go for sunbathing in the port of Marina Grande, or rather on the beach fenced off from the port. Despite the constant movement of watercraft near the beach itself, for some reason the water always remains incredibly clean. You can sunbathe on free sun loungers.
Palazzo a Mare
This beach near Marina Grande can be reached by boat or on foot. This is a relatively flat pebble beach, and here you can stretch out on the beach right next to the water.
Faraglioni(Luigi di Faraglioni)
One of the Faraglioni rocks is still connected to the island by a thin strip of land, which has a tiny private beach. You can get here by shuttle boat, which sails from the Marina Piccola bay. The same boat takes tourists back in the evening.
Beach at the Punta Carena lighthouse (Lido del Faro)
One of the few places where you can safely go into the water around Anacapri. The place is hardly suitable for families with children - the water is very deep, and they go down there along a ladder coming from the main terrace. The beach is free.
HotelDa Gelsomina Migliera
Located in the Punta Carena lighthouse area, Hotel Da Gelsomina has a large outdoor pool, bar and sea views. The peculiarity is that the pool is open not only to hotel guests, but also to anyone interested.
You can contact the hotel in advance so that a free shuttle bus can pick you up in the center of Anacapri. Later he can take you back. Details.
Knowledgeable people told me that you need to go to the island of Capri with at least one overnight stay: then there is a chance to look at Capri not over the heads of crowded people, but to communicate with them comfortably, and maybe even alone.
But only one day in Capri fit into my busy 10-day schedule: I arrived there in the morning and went to the Amalfi Coast in the evening. So I was prepared in advance that this would be an introductory excursion in order to get the most general idea of Capri.
The outcome was predictable. My main impression from this trip: the island of Capri is certainly a natural phenomenon. At the same time, the predominant feeling I experienced in Capri was irritation. Irritation from the crowd, of course: in some places you just had to squeeze through people.
However, everything is in order.
Once a day, a ship from the Alilauro company departs from (this is the main port of the island of Ischia) at 10-35. Before Marina Grande– the main pier of Capri – the ship takes 50 minutes. The ticket costs 19.80 euros. After Capri the ship departs for Sorrento.
In addition, organized tours to the island of Capri depart from Ischia on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. The cost of tours is 36 euros. Departure at 9:20 from Ischia Porto, return at 16:45. On Capri itself it turns out to be about 6 hours of pure time.
The largest number of flights to Capri are from Naples and Sorrento. From Naples the ship takes 45 minutes, costs from 18 to 20.50 euros, depending on the carrier.
The closest place to Capri is Sorrento; the boat takes 20 minutes to reach it. True, the ticket is not much cheaper - 18.30.
There are flights to Salerno with calls at Positano and Amalfi. Day excursions to Capri are organized from small towns on the Amalfi Coast (Maiori, Minori), their cost is 35 euros - less than a regular round-trip ticket.
The ship schedule can be viewed on the website https://www.capri.net/en/ferry-schedule.
In general, the site https://www. capri.net take note: it contains a lot of useful information: descriptions of the attractions of Capri, local cuisine, public transport schedules, there you will find route options depending on your preferences and your wallet. The site has versions in Italian and English.
From Marina Grande to the center of Capri
Our ship was approaching a small mountainous piece of land rising above the surface of the sea. I stood on the open deck, peered into the distance and was already preparing to be enchanted by the beauty of the island of Capri, sung by many of my predecessors.
Island of Capri. From this angle you can clearly see that the island is divided into two parts. The higher, western one, with Mount Solaro, is called Anacapri. The eastern part is lower, where the city of Capri is located.
However, there was nothing to be fascinated with yet.
The island grew before our eyes. At first there were only outlines, then houses, trees, and rocks were drawn. To the right rose Mount Solaro, a wooded slope descending towards Anacapri and a rocky wall facing Capri.
The island of Capri stretches from east to west and is divided into two parts by a bridge: on the eastern part is the city of Capri, on the western part - Anacapri. The villages of Capri and Anacapri arose during the time of the ancient Greeks. The eastern part is smaller than the western part, but is more densely populated: on Anacapri, Monte Solaro, the highest point of the island (589 m), occupies a lot of space.
If the Apennine Peninsula has the shape of a boot, then the island of Capri also partly resembles a boot, only rather chunky, with a short and plump top. The boot is Anacapri and the foot is Capri.
The lintel is the lowest point on the island. There are harbors on both sides of the lintel: on the north side there is the main port of Capri - Marina Grande, on the south - Marina Piccola. Marina Piccola is used for excursion boats and boats, there is no real pier there. All regular ships moor at Marina Grande.
The main port of the island of Capri is Marina Grande. Mount Monte Solaro rises above it
We also landed.
There is pandemonium in the port of Marina Grande. There are boats lined up for walks around the island with a swim in the famous Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra).
The main task here is to get up to the city from the port as quickly as possible. There are three ways to do this: by cable car, by bus and on foot.
The ticket office is located just to the left of the piers. One ticket (valid for both the cable car and the bus) costs 1.80. Day ticket – 8.60 euros. I bought disposable ones and spent 3 tickets in a day. By the way, these tickets do not apply to the lift to Monte Solaro, there are separate tickets (10 euros round trip).
There was a long queue for the funicular.
You can climb up on foot in 20-25 minutes.
Both options (on foot and by cable car) are not good: they take a lot of time. The best way to get to the top is by bus. The bus stop is on the right (if you are facing the funicular), after the port ticket office.
At the bus stop, we seem to see the same bleak picture - a long line for the bus. However (thanks, kind people suggested) this is the queue for the bus to Anacapri. A little further, on the other side of the stop, there is a line for Capri, and it’s very short. In any case, I left on the first bus.
Small beach under the bus stop on Marina Grande
From Piazzetta to Villa Lysis
Our bus (the buses on the island are short, stubby, in accordance with the size of the island) quickly overcame the turns of the serpentine (this serpentine was called Via Marina Grande), drove along a narrow bridge (this is Via Roma) and dropped us off at the final one.
Via Roma leads to the Orologio clock tower.
On one side of the tower is an observation deck, on the other is the main square of the town of Capri, Piazza Umberto I. Everyone easily calls this square Piazzetta.
At the bottom of the tower is the tourism office. There you can take a map of the island of Capri with attractions, as well as a brochure where, in addition to all useful information, there are 3D diagrams of streets with houses.
People rise on foot - cover the last meters to the Piazzetta
The Piazzetta is lined with summer cafe tables.
In addition to the Clock Tower, the Church of San Stefano stands out on the Piazzetta - white outside and inside.
There was a great desire to quickly escape from the human whirlpool and crowd and move to a quiet, calm place. Surprisingly, this desire turned out to be easily fulfilled.
Narrow passage between houses, under overhanging arches
- and I found myself in the tiny Piazza Cesare Battisti, in front of the red house - Villa Spinola.
The sign says that from May 1909 to February 1911, the Russian writer Maxim Gorky lived in this villa, and in 1910 Lenin came to visit him.
Soon I left the dense residential area (a building on a building) and found myself on Via Sopramonte, a street that resembles a narrow corridor.
On the way we came across a small and truly some kind of Arab church of the arch. Mikhail.
The island of Capri is abundantly equipped with signs and pointers to attractions indicating the mileage and time to reach them, so that at any time you can easily find your way around and choose a route to suit your taste.
I decided to go to Villa Jovis (Jupiter). This was the name of one of the 12 villas of the Roman Emperor Tiberius, built on the very edge of a cliff in the far north-eastern corner of the island.
Long corridors began. And, in general, so far I have not seen anything so amazing and beautiful.
And again there are stone fences and a narrow passage between them.
Sometimes through the bars of the gate one could see alleys leading to the villas, or fragments of gardens.
There were vineyards and fruit trees
The people have practically disappeared. And I couldn’t wait to get out of these labyrinths and finally find myself in a beautiful place.
There was a sign at the fork: to the right, to Villa Jovis - 500 m, to the left, to Villa Lysis - 400.
I decided to go to Villa Lysis, and then to Tiberius. And she went along the left corridor.
Soon the forest began, and then among the trees I saw a villa.
Villa Lysis (Fersen)
The villa is open from May to December. Opening hours: May 10-18, summer months 10-19, September-October 10-18, November-December 10-16. Closed Tuesday. Ticket price – 2 euros.
I walked from Piazzetta to Villa Lisis in 40 minutes.
Villa Lisis is the first place in Capri where I felt beautiful.
In general, the villa has nothing to do with it. It’s just that from this point there are amazing views of both the island of Capri and the Sorrento Peninsula. Man, of course, also had a hand here, carefully and tastefully integrated a villa into the landscape, built a gazebo on the cliff, placed rows of columns along the edge of the cliff, threw a bridge across the gorge, and turned the mountain path leading down into a staircase (now this descent is closed , the path has half collapsed).
A wide staircase rises to the entrance to the house. And in front of the stairs there is a sculpture on a marble cube - a bronze boy pulling out a splinter.
The villa itself is a two-story white (white is the predominant color in Capri) building with a flat roof-terrace, with an open veranda on the second floor, supported from below by columns.
The lower part of the columns is decorated with pieces of golden smalt.
Above the entrance is written "Amori et Dolori Sanctum" ("sanctuary of love and sorrow").
And here we must tell about the owner of this villa, the poet Jacques d’Adelswerd Fersen, a rich man with a difficult life, who sought solitude here for himself and his love. The love of his life was a young man, Nino Cesarini, with whom he lived here for 20 years, until his death.
Fersen’s life began extremely successfully: wealth, nobility, poetic gift, artistic environment, Paris. At the age of 20, Fersen published his first book of poetry.
And two years later, he became the main character of the scandal - it became known that orgies with teenage boys took place at his home. He is sent to prison for six months. After his imprisonment, Jacques Fersen leaves Paris with his lover Nino and tries to build a life according to his own rules on the small and beautiful island of Capri.
In Capri, he by no means became an outcast - on the contrary, a certain circle gathers around him. The island was already well-promoted and attracted people of all kinds, and especially artistic bohemia, sensitive to beauty and intolerant of restrictions and conventions. Probably, the fame of Capri as an island of free morals has been going on since the time of Tiberius.
However, the island society was so narrow that even Gorky found it possible to communicate with this circle and published in the journal Academos published by Fersen.
At the age of 43, the owner of the villa committed suicide by drinking champagne with a large dose of cocaine. The will stated that Nino Cesarini could live in the villa for the rest of his life. Nino, however, preferred Rome and left the island of Capri.
While traveling around Campania, I kept coming across similar stories, when people with the wrong orientation or, more broadly speaking, who did not live according to the laws of society (as a rule, not poor and creative professions) tried to get lost on the islands in order to be able to lead a way of life that suits their taste (say: in Ischia it is the poet Auden, the film director Luchino Visconti, in Capri it is the same Fersen, the industrialist Alfred Krupp, the photographer Wilhelm von Plushow - the founder of erotic photography). By the way, the photographs of naked Nino hanging in Villa Lysis were taken by von Plushov.
Capri in old photos
At the entrance to the villa there is a photograph of Oscar Wilde with his lover Bosie. The stories of Wilde and Fersen are very similar. Oscar Wilde also had a brilliant beginning, name, fame, a wonderful family, until an obsession named Bosie came into his life. A loud scandal, two years of imprisonment and letters from prison full of repentance, sobering up, a clear awareness of his guilt before his loved ones and the desire to fix everything. He understands how low and vile his lover is; he does not want to see or hear him.
Two years have passed, Wilde is released from prison, and the very first meeting with Bosie negates all good intentions - the obsession returns and never lets go. God forbid anyone from having irresistible, life-breaking passions that a person cannot cope with, that push him to actions that he would never commit if he was in a normal state!
So - at the entrance there is a photograph of Oscar Wilde. A large hall from which a staircase rises to the second floor.
On the ground floor there is a large bright hall.
On the second floor there are living rooms. Bath.
There is also a basement floor. There is a smoking salon where the owner of the villa smoked opium. When I was there, this floor was closed.
The villa itself does not evoke any special emotions. But the views from it are enchanting.
An open terrace stretches along the second floor.
Every angle is beautiful, but the best view is from the back deck. Its edge is rounded, it faces a steep mossy slope.
The only way to get to Capri is by sea. Ferries depart from Naples and Sorrento. In summer there are also routes from Positano, Amalfi, Salerno and Ischia.
How to get to Capri from Naples
There are two piers in Naples from which ferries leave for Capri: Molo Beverello And Calata di Massa.
High speed boats depart from Molo Beverello and ferries from Calata di Massa. Ferries are more affordable but slower than speedboats. Travel time:
- slow ferry: 80 minutes;
- regular ferry: 50 minutes;
- high speed boat: 40 minutes.
Transportation of cars is possible only by ferries.
Schedules and prices change frequently, so check them the day before your trip on the carriers' official websites. In bad weather and when the sea is very rough, speed boats do not go to Capri; in this case, you can only get to the island by ferry.
How to get to Molo Beverello port from Naples airport
Bus: at the exit from the terminal there is a company stop Alibus. Buses from here go to Piazza Municipio in the center of Naples, which is located a three-minute walk from the Molo Beverello marina. The ticket costs 4 euros and can be purchased directly from the driver.
Taxi: The taxi stand is located at the exit of the terminal. Negotiate a fixed tariff to the port (about € 20).
How to get to Molo Beverello port from Naples train station
The most convenient way would be to take a taxi. The fixed tariff to the port is about 10 euros.
How to get to Capri from Sorrento
Ferries to Capri depart from Sorrento from Marina Piccola. The journey takes just under half an hour.
The high-speed boat between Sorrento and Capri runs along a stunning stretch of coastline, so it's best to grab a seat at the top of the open deck on the port side to enjoy the views.
How to get to Capri from the Amalfi Coast
From April to October there are direct ferry routes between Capri and the Amalfi Coast. Speedboats to Capri depart from Positano, Amalfi and Salerno.
The schedule is published at the start of the tourist season at the end of March and usually includes two or three morning routes from the Amalfi Coast to Capri and return routes in the afternoon.
How to get to Capri from Ischia
During the tourist season from April to October there are direct ferry routes between Ischia and Capri. Speed boats depart from Ischia in the morning and return from Capri in the afternoon.
Capri - where to stay
Capri is a relatively small island, with an area of about 10 square kilometers. There are two cities on it - Capri and Anacapri. The island has a mountainous terrain, so it is not always easy to get from one area to another on foot (especially when you have to walk uphill).
The city of Capri is divided into several districts:
- port area Marina Grande;
- the city center, centered around Piazzetta;
- district of Tiberius in the east,
- Marina Piccola in the south.
The town of Anacapri is located higher than Capri, at the foot of Monte Solaro. To get to it from the center of Capri, you need to take a bus; the journey takes 10 minutes.
Neighborhoods in Capri
Marina Grande: During the day, this area is noisy and crowded, as ferries with tourists arrive here, but in the evening, after navigation is completed, this place turns into a quiet village. Marina Grande is an ideal option if you are planning to spend one or two nights in Capri, thanks to its convenient location relative to the port. The area is also suitable for families; the nearby beaches are convenient for children to swim. The Piazzetta can be reached from here by cable car in just 5 minutes.
- Pros: Close to the port, major beaches and starting point for boat excursions around the island;
- Cons: a large number of tourists during the daytime.
Capri (central area): The hotels located around the Piazzetta are ideal for those who love nightlife as well as fashionable shops and restaurants.
- Pros: located in the heart of Capri
- Cons: far from the beaches
Marina Piccola: on this stretch of coast you will find the most beautiful beaches of the island, as well as stunning views of the Faraglioni. This area is suitable for lovers of peace and solitude; there is no nightlife here.
- Pros: close to the most beautiful beaches on the island;
- Cons: Far from restaurants, shops and other attractions.
Anacapri: this is an ideal place for those who value tranquility and want to discover another, authentic side of the island. In the evening it is nice to stroll along the old streets in the center, surrounded by small restaurants, cafes, ice cream shops and wine bars.
If you want to explore the whole island, it is worth booking a hotel near the bus stop on the Capri - Anacapri road to make it easier to use public transport. But the best option would be to rent a scooter to move freely around the island without having to adjust to your schedule.
It is also worth keeping in mind that there are no sandy beaches in Anacapri, there are only equipped swimming areas on rocky cliffs.
- Pros: calm and authentic atmosphere;
- Cons: There are difficulties when using public transport. The bus is often crowded.
Sights of Capri
Blue Grotto
The Blue Grotto is the most famous and visited attraction on the island of Capri. It is a natural sea cave, 60 meters long and 25 meters wide. Rays of sunlight refracted in sea water give it a fabulous bright blue hue, illuminating the entire cave.
Entry inside is only possible from the sea through a very narrow passage. Four-seater boats with experienced skippers are on duty at the grotto for visiting. Clinging to a steel cable, they slip into the cave at low tide.
How to get to the Blue Grotto
With excursion: in the port of Marina Grande you can purchase tickets for a sea excursion around the island with a stop at the grotto or a round trip ticket to the Blue Grotto. These services are provided by Motoscafisti and Laser Capri.
On a rented boat: If you are planning to rent a boat in Capri, then getting to the blue grotto is as easy as shelling pears. All you need to do is moor near the cave and signal to one of the skippers on a wooden boat that you want to visit the grotto.
By land: You can also get to the Blue Grotto by land. The most convenient way to do this is from the city of Anacapri. On the coast there is a staircase leading down to the cave.
Best time to visit
The famous light that illuminates the interior of the cave is strongest between noon and two o'clock in the afternoon. Although the morning hours are also favorable for visiting the grotto. You should definitely not go to the cave in cloudy weather, or after 3 pm.
How much does it cost to enter the Blue Grotto?
Ticket costs 14 euros per person. They can be purchased at the floating ticket office near the grotto (10 euros per boat plus 4 euros for entry). It is common practice for dinghy boatmen to tip, although this is at the discretion of the passengers.
Opening hours of the grotto, visiting time
The Blue Grotto is open to the public from 09:00 to 17:00. It does not work in heavy seas and cloudy weather.
The visit to the grotto by boat itself lasts about ten minutes. However, waiting for your turn to enter the cave can take quite a long time. During peak tourist season up to 2 hours. On average, a boat trip around Capri with a visit to the blue grotto takes 2 hours, a direct visit to the cave from Marina Grande takes about an hour.
Boat excursions around the island of Capri
A visit to Capri cannot be imagined without a boat ride around the island along the rocky and steep coast with its unique caves and secluded coves.
There are two options for a boat trip:
- Organized tour: these are group excursions that last between 1 and 2 hours and cost around 17 euros per person;
- individual tour: rent a private boat with or without a crew.
Marina Grande has several companies that offer excursions around the island of Capri. You can go on a tour, for example, with Motoscafisti and Laser Capri. Both companies offer organized tours, tickets for these excursions can be purchased directly from their offices near the Marina Grande port.
If you prefer an individual tour, it is better to book it in advance. There are a dozen companies in the Marina offering boats for rent with and without crew.
Organized excursions are ideal for travelers who have limited time on the island (for example, visiting Capri on a day trip from Naples), while a tailor-made tour with a private boat is more suitable for travelers who have at least a few days on the island .
When visiting Capri during the peak tourist season, it is best not to plan a private boat ride or excursion during the middle of the day. It is very hot at this time, and the waters surrounding Capri are literally crowded with yachts with tourists. Therefore, it is best to take this walk either early in the morning or postpone it until the evening.
Gardens of Augustus and Via Krupp
If you only have a couple of hours in Capri, then you can safely spend it visiting these places. The Gardens of Augustus offer panoramic views of the Faraglioni on one side and the Marina Piccola Bay and Via Krupp on the other.
The cost of visiting the gardens is only 1 euro. It is best to come here early in the morning or late in the evening, when there are not many people.
Via Krupp is a serpentine carved into the rock. It was built at the beginning of the 20th century on behalf of the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp. The path leads from the Augustan Gardens to the Marina Piccola bay.
This road is currently closed to the public due to the danger of falling rocks.
Faraglioni
This is one of the symbols of Capri and the next attraction, after the blue grotto, that usually comes to mind when thinking about the island. Faraglioni consists of three cliffs rising from the sea near the southern coast of Capri. Each rock has its own name: the first (closest to the shore) is Stella, the second is Faraglione di Mezzo and the third is Scopolo.
The best places to view and take photos of Faraglioni:
- Viewpoint Punta Tragara;
- Gardens of Augustus;
- Boat tour around the island.
Top of Monte Solaro
For the most beautiful panorama of the island of Capri, you should definitely go to the top of Monte Solaro. Its height is 589 meters above sea level (the highest point on the island). From here you have excellent views of the whole of Capri, the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast, all the way to the distant mountains of Calabria.
The easiest and most convenient way to climb the mountain is by cable car. The lift is located near Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri. Travel time is 12 minutes.
Opening hours and cost:
- From March to October: from 09:30 to 17:30
- From November to February: 10.30 – 15.00
- Tickets: 11 euros return, 8 euros one way
Piazzetta
On all maps this square is called Piazza Umberto I, but for the islanders, and for the rest of the world, it is Piazzetta. Sooner or later, all tourists visiting Capri end up in this square.
In every corner of the Piazzetta there are cozy cafes where you can often find Hollywood stars sitting at small wicker tables, sipping their coffee or cocktail.
The thought immediately comes to mind that most likely the prices in these establishments are astronomical. Nothing like that, they are comparable to any trendy bar in mainland Italy. A cup of coffee will cost 5 euros, and a cocktail about 12.
The Piazzetta has always been the center of life in Capri. Previously, it served as a market square where fish, vegetables, and sometimes meat were sold.
Today Piazzetta is a place where paparazzi hunt for pictures of millionaires and stars.
Villas on the island of Capri
Villa San Michele
This villa is located near Anacapri. Here you can see a huge number of ancient artifacts that were found on the territory of Capri at different times: fragments of sargophagi, busts, Roman columns and much more. Today, San Michele is the most visited attraction on the island, along with the Blue Grotto.
You can get to the villa by city bus from Anacapri. The cost of visiting is 8 euros per person.
Opening hours: every day from 9:00 to 18:00.
Villa Jovis
The villa was built by Emperor Tiberius on the east coast of the island of Capri. The location on the rock was not chosen by chance; it guaranteed complete safety and privacy for the emperor and his retinue. This place was opened to tourists in 1937 after the completion of excavations.
Entry cost is 4 euros.
Working hours:
- from June 1 to September 30, open every day from 10:00 to 19:00;
- October from 10:00 to 17:00 (closed on Tuesdays);
- November - December from 10:00 to 16:00 (closed on Tuesdays);
- Closed to visitors from January 1 to March 14.
A visit to Jovis is best combined with a walk through Parco Astarita and a visit to another villa called Lysis.
Villa Lysis
The villa impresses visitors with its beautiful interiors, garden and views of the Mediterranean Sea. It is worth visiting in conjunction with Villa Jovis. The most convenient way to get here is from the city of Capri.
Entry cost is 2 euros per person.
Working hours:
- May, September, October, October: from 10:00 to 18:00;
- June, July, August: from 10:00 to 17:00;
- November, December: from 10:00 to 16:00;
- Closed to the public on Wednesdays.
Villa Damecuta
It was built by Emperor Tiberius during the Roman Empire. At the moment, only a few ruins remain from it. It is believed that the villa was abandoned during the eruption of Vesuvius. In the Middle Ages, a watchtower was built on the site of the ruins.
The most convenient way to get to the villa is from Anacapri. To do this, you can take one of the buses heading towards the Blue Grotto or walk on foot (about 30 minutes).
Lighthouse Punta Carena
The lighthouse is located on the southwestern coast of the island of Capri. This is perhaps the best place on the island from where you can watch the sunset.
In addition, tourists have chosen this area of Capri thanks to the beaches that are located here. The features of the seabed are such that just 500 meters from the coast the depth reaches 600 meters.
The most convenient way to get to the lighthouse is from Anacapri. To do this, you can take the bus, or walk (about 40 minutes).
Anacapri (Historic Center)
This small town is the complete opposite of Capri. Unlike the fashionable, expensive bars and restaurants of Piazzetta, Anacapri offers a completely different atmosphere with quiet old streets and squares.
If you are looking for wide beaches with soft golden sand in Capri, stretching for tens of meters, then you have clearly chosen the wrong place!
The beaches of Capri are small picturesque bays lying between the rocks. They can all be divided into free public and paid beach clubs, which offer sun loungers and umbrellas for rent, and a cafe where you can have a snack.
The average price for visiting a beach club is 20 euros for the whole day. This price includes entrance to the territory and a sun lounger. The umbrella is paid separately.
It is worth noting that the public beaches of Capri are also well equipped for visiting. They have changing cabins, showers and rental of beach accessories. The only difference is that you don’t have to pay to enter them. but you have to put up with a lot of people.
Beaches at Marina Grande
Marina Grande boasts the largest beach on the island. It is located next to the harbor where ferries arrive. Despite the proximity to the port, the water here is always clean and clear.
The free beach is located next to the ticket office where ferry tickets are sold. Boats that take passengers to the Bagni di Tiberio beach club also depart from here.
Paid beach clubs: Le Ondine, Lo Smeraldo
Peculiarities:
- Equipped for children;
- Disabled accessible;
- Sun until late evening;
- Free public beach.
Palazzo a Mare
The beach of Palazzo a Mare is located next to Marina Grande. It is a pebble beach with a beach club, restaurant on one side and a small section of public beach on the other. You can get to the beach by boat, shuttle or on foot.
Paid beach club and restaurant: Bagni di Tiberio.
Peculiarities:
- Equipped for children;
- Sun until noon;
- Free public beach;
Beaches at Marina Piccola
The beaches at Marina Piccola are the most glamorous on the island.
The only downside to this place is that the sun leaves the bay early in the day. There are two public beaches here, one on each side of Siren Rock.
Paid beach clubs: Torre Saracena, La Canzone del Mare, Bagni Internazionali, Da Gioia, Lo Scoglio delle Sirene.
Peculiarities:
- Equipped for children;
- Free public beach;
Faraglioni
There are two private clubs where you can enjoy a day by the sea. The clubs have good restaurants.
Paid beach clubs: Da Luigi, la Fontelina
Peculiarities:
- Can be reached by boat or on foot.
Beaches near the Blue Grotto
There are both free beaches and beach clubs near the Blue Grotto where you can swim and enjoy the sun until late in the evening.
Paid beach clubs: Gradola, il Ricc.
Peculiarities:
- Recommended for adults, as entry into the water is only from the stairs;
- Free public beach;
- You can get there by bus, taxi or on foot.
Capri has a tropical climate, ideal for travel all year round. However, the island has 4 seasons, each with its own temperature and characteristics.
The tourist season in Capri traditionally lasts from mid-spring to the first days of November. All restaurants, attractions and entertainment are open during this time. No one knows the island better than the locals, and they recommend visiting it from April to mid-June and from September to mid-October.
Capri in spring
Spring is the most wonderful time of year to visit Capri. The sun is not burning so strongly yet, the weather is mild. The streets, free of tourists, are permeated by the scent of jasmine flowers and orange trees.
Hiking and trekking, as well as boat trips, are especially comfortable at this time. You can visit the Blue Grotto in spring without queues or crowds of tourists.
Capri in summer
From June to September, Capri becomes a chic and expensive resort. Sunny days and warm summer nights attract hundreds of tourists from all over the world.
On the island you can meet people of completely different incomes. Rich and famous people, who arrived on the island on their own yacht, relax next to ordinary tourists who arrive in Capri by ferry to the port of Marina Grande.
During the summer months you have to work hard to find a table in a restaurant in the Piazzetta in the evening, everything is crowded. Everyone has the same route and action plan: during the day - the sea, beach clubs, in the evening - aperitif, dinner.
Beaches in summer. The best thing to do on a hot day in Capri is to rent a boat and sail out to the open sea, stopping for lunch at a beach restaurant with a jug of cool white wine. If this is not possible, then visit any of the beaches of Capri, with the exception of the Marina Grande port area, where it is always crowded.
In summer, it is not recommended to sail to Capri for 1 day, as it is tiring and stressful due to the heat and crowds of tourists. If such a trip is still planned, spend the day on the beach or on board a boat with an excursion around the island.
Capri in autumn
September and October are ideal to visit Capri. A mild climate is established on the island and the flow of tourists is significantly reduced. The weather is still sunny, so you can spend your days on the beach or boating along the coast.
Restaurants and hotels begin to close for the winter at the end of October.
Capri is great for hiking and trekking in autumn. The temperature is just right and the autumn colors add more charm to the island.
Many stores close for the winter at this time and have sales. You can make a profitable purchase.
| Temperature | Rainy days | Sea temperature | |
| September | 16-29 | 3 | 25 |
| October | 12-22 | 10 | 21 |
| November | 9-17 | 11 | 18 |
Capri in winter
Winter on the island of Capri is “off season”. However, in the last century, many travelers from Northern Europe visited the island from October to April. So they wanted to avoid the cruel winter and merciless summer heat of Italy.
Most hotels are closed at this time and accommodation options are limited, so you should make your reservations in advance.
If you are lucky enough to visit Capri in winter, the island will open up for you from a different side. The atmosphere is more authentic and sleepy, but be prepared for winter temperatures and a bracing sea breeze.
| Temperature | Rainy days | Sea temperature | |
| December | 6-14 | 13 | 16 |
| January | 4-12 | 10 | 14 |
| February | 5-13 | 11 | 13 |
Italy, from the point of view of tourists, is a very interesting and curious country. Its history goes back centuries, to time immemorial. Roman Empire, Eternal City Saved by Geese, Verona, with Romeo and Juliet. And each historical region of Italy has its own legends and myths, its own unique historical and natural attractions. A special jewel in the crown of tourist Italy is the island of Capri. It is part of the province of Naples, Campania region.
The island of Capri occupies a special niche in the Italian tourism business. The island's coastal waters are particularly clean, and bottom visibility from the surface reaches 10-12 meters, attracting lovers of diving and boat trips. The special climate, and there is almost no rain here, which has a beneficial effect on people with problems of the bronchi and lungs, attracts a specific contingent of vacationers. Therefore, Arab sheikhs, Hollywood actors, millionaires and billionaires have chosen Capri as their favorite vacation spot. In general, this is one of the favorite vacation spots of bohemians on the planet. There are almost no sandy beaches on the island, mostly stone platforms or pebble beaches, but people come here not to swim in the sea, but to show off, to see people, to enjoy the feeling of being part of the world of glamor. Just walking along the bright, clean streets you can easily meet show business stars.
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Weather in Capri by month:
| Month | Temperature | Cloudiness | Rainy days / Precipitation |
Water temperature in the sea |
Number of solar hours per day |
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| During the day | At night | |||||
| January | 13.2°C | 11.7°C | 42.4% | 8 days (111.5 mm.) | 15.2°C | 9 o'clock 39m. |
| February | 13.1°C | 11.7°C | 39.3% | 7 days (111.3 mm.) | 14.3°C | 10 o'clock 40m. |
| March | 14.8°C | 13.0°C | 34.5% | 6 days (89.0 mm.) | 14.3°C | 11 o'clock 57m. |
| April | 17.6°C | 15.6°C | 26.7% | 4 days (51.8 mm.) | 15.8°C | 13:00 19m. |
| May | 20.4°C | 18.1°C | 23.6% | 4 days (56.9 mm.) | 18.8°C | 14h. 26m. |
| June | 25.2°C | 23.0°C | 11.9% | 2 days (23.6 mm.) | 23.1°C | 15h. 1m. |
| July | 28.5°C | 26.3°C | 9.1% | 2 days (25.3 mm.) | 25.9°C | 14h. 44m. |
| August | 29.4°C | 27.3°C | 8.6% | 1 day (19.6 mm.) | 26.7°C | 13:00 45m. |
| September | 26.3°C | 24.0°C | 15.8% | 5 days (86.1 mm.) | 24.8°C | 12h. 27m. |
| October | 22.8°C | 20.8°C | 25.9% | 7 days (123.1 mm.) | 22.2°C | 11 o'clock 7m. |
| November | 18.8°C | 17.1°C | 33.9% | 9 days (135.2 mm.) | 19.7°C | 9 o'clock 57m. |
| December | 15.0°C | 13.5°C | 32.5% | 6 days (85.7 mm.) | 17.2°C | 9 o'clock 20m. |
*This table displays weather averages collected over more than three years
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How much does a holiday to Capri cost? April 2014.
tour cost
The cost of plane tickets on the Moscow-Rome-Moscow route was about 14,000 rubles. From Rome you can get to Naples by train for 20-30 euros for a one-way ticket. And there is a ferry from Naples to Capri; the ticket costs 25 euros one way. Accommodation on trusted sites was booked in advance: in Rome, apartments cost 15 euros per room, in Naples - 12 euros, in Capri - 20 euros. The price for Capri at 20 euros per room is lower compared to other hotels. But there was a very big disadvantage in this hotel: there is a bus stop next to it, and the bus drivers do not stop loudly discussing their issues, day or night. Therefore, when booking, look at the map so that it is not nearby.
Excursion to the Blue Grotto - 10 euros from the shore. From the sea, the cost of the excursion increases by 30-40 euros. Excursions on boats or yachts start from 50 euros. Admission to the park is free. Cable car ride to Ana Capri - 4 euros
Food and products
Prices in Capri are not much different from the prices in Naples: milk 2-3 euros, a sandwich with shrimp or ham 2.5 euros. Cafes offer pizzas from 3 euros, pastas from 5 euros, salads from 4 euros - without alcoholic drinks you can eat for 10-20 euros per person. In restaurants, the cost of food is naturally higher. Dinner in a restaurant without Michelin stars from 70 euros without alcohol: pasta with seafood - 25 euros, risotto with seafood - 35 euros, drinks (non-alcoholic) from 5 euros.
Capri pants are a staple that you can't forget even if you try hard. They say that the sea is the same everywhere and it doesn’t matter which shore you sit on. I used to think something like this until I visited the Tyrrhenian Sea, which is part of the Mediterranean.
My husband’s mother gave us a trip to this amazing corner of the globe for our anniversary. As it turned out later, the holiday in Capri became much sweeter than the “honeymoon”. They celebrated their year of marriage in September 2017, which turned out to be a real velvet season on the Italian coast. Daytime air temperatures ranged from 24 to 26 degrees. The water in the sea was at the same levels. During the week of rest there was one rainy day with thunder and lightning, but overall it did not greatly affect the mood and weather of the following days.
There is no airport directly on Capri, so we took direct air tickets to Naples, which we arrived from Moscow in less than four hours. From the airport we took a taxi to the ferry crossing, which took us more than two hours to reach the island. When we finally got to our hotel room, we lay down under the air conditioning for an hour. When the fatigue from the trip passed, my husband and I discovered an incredibly fantastic view of the sea from the window. Due to the fact that the area is mountainous and has a fairly steep rise, it seemed as if the hotel was hanging over the sea. The hotel provided a swimming pool in the courtyard for vacationers who were too lazy to go down to the salt water.
Where is the best place to stay?
We settled in the three-star Hotel Palatium Mari, which is located just a few minutes from everything - mountains, sea, port. In the courtyard there was a garden of orange trees with hanging fruits. It was somehow unusual to look at the ripening fruits.
At the hotel it was customary to have breakfast with a large amount of freshly picked fruit, which was very pleasing. It seemed that we were on some exotic island with only developed infrastructure. We chose a room with a balcony on which there was a set of rattan furniture. I will never forget the sunsets I met with my husband in armchairs with a cool cocktail in my hands.
The staff was both friendly and neutral, which really impressed me. I don’t like excessive helpfulness and intrusiveness. Overall, I liked everything and can confidently recommend staying at this hotel.
We chose the Marina Picolla beach, which has significant advantages over others. Firstly, entry to its territory is absolutely free, which is very rare for such an island resort. Secondly, there were many snow-white yachts of various sizes moored in the immediate vicinity, which were pleasant to watch. They either swayed imposingly on the waves, or sailed from the shore to the horizon. The unrealistically turquoise colored water beckoned into the sea. In general, the beaches in Capri are tense. The coastline is very rocky and there are very few outlets to the sea. It is better to take special shoes to avoid getting hurt.
We spent one evening in the Paradise Lounge restaurant, which has its own swimming pool and original interior. Service and food are top notch. We felt like important people. The pricing policy is appropriate - expensive. We also visited a local pizzeria, where we tasted several types of Italian pizza and ravioli at a more reasonable price.
