Bay of Naples, Italy
Discover Capri
A complete guide to the island's iconic wonders, hidden treasures, and the Mediterranean magic that has enchanted visitors since ancient Rome.
Iconic Landmarks
The wonders that define Capri
From sea-level caves glowing cerulean blue to ancient Roman villas crowning the highest cliffs — Capri is an island of unforgettable contrasts.
Natural Wonder
Grotta Azzurra
The Blue Grotto is Capri's most celebrated natural spectacle. Sunlight enters through a submerged opening roughly 1.3 metres high, refracts in the clear water, and floods the cave interior with an unearthly, luminescent blue light.
Visitors enter aboard tiny wooden rowboats — lying flat to pass beneath the stone arch — and emerge into a world of dazzling azure. The cave is approximately 60 metres long and 25 metres wide, with a ceiling rising 15 metres at its highest point.
Iconic Sea Stacks
Faraglioni di Capri
The Faraglioni are three colossal limestone sea stacks — Stella, Faraglione di Mezzo, and Faraglione di Fuori — that rise dramatically from the Tyrrhenian Sea off Capri's southeastern coast.
The middle stack (Faraglione di Mezzo) features a famous natural arch wide enough for small boats to pass through. According to local tradition, couples who kiss while sailing beneath the arch will enjoy eternal happiness.
The Faraglioni are also home to the rare Lacerta caerulea — the iridescent blue lizard found nowhere else on earth.
Heart of the Island
La Piazzetta
Officially Piazza Umberto I, this tiny square — dominated by its 16th-century clock tower and overlooked by the Cathedral of Santo Stefano — has been the social heartbeat of Capri for five centuries.
Once a modest fish and vegetable market, La Piazzetta became an international meeting point when café culture arrived in the 1930s. Today its tables fill with islanders and visitors sharing the ritual of the aperitivo as the famous bell marks each quarter hour.
Capri's Highest Peak
Monte Solaro & Anacapri
At 589 metres, Monte Solaro is the highest point on Capri and commands a sweeping panorama that on clear days stretches from the Amalfi Coast to Vesuvius and beyond. The beloved open-air chairlift from Anacapri's Piazza della Vittoria reaches the summit in just 12 minutes.
Anacapri itself is a quieter, more languid sister to Capri town — with narrow flower-lined lanes, artisan workshops, the extraordinary Villa San Michele, and the Barbarossa Castle. It is Capri at its most authentically local.
Island Essentials
Everything you need
to know about Capri
Island Size
Capri covers just 10.4 km² — making it one of Italy's smallest yet most visited islands. You can walk its circumference in a single day.
Climate
Mediterranean, with hot dry summers (avg 27°C) and mild winters. The sea remains swimmable from May through October.
Roman Heritage
Emperor Tiberius spent his final decade on Capri (27–37 CE), building 12 villas. Villa Jovis survives as the most significant Imperial-era ruin in the Bay of Naples.
Vegetation
Capri's Mediterranean maquis includes wild orchids, euphorbias, and the iconic bougainvillea cascading over white-washed walls. Lemons and olives flourish on the terraces.
Unique Wildlife
The Faraglioni are home to the Lacerta caerulea capriensis — a blue wall lizard found nowhere else on earth. A remarkable evolutionary adaptation.
Limoncello
Capri's sun-drenched terraces produce Sfusato lemons, the key ingredient in Limoncello. The island's artisan producers make some of Italy's finest versions.
Getting Around
No private cars permitted for tourists. Travel by funicular, public bus, taxi, or on foot — a blessing that preserves the island's tranquil character.
Accommodation
From grand hotels perched on cliff-edges to family-run pensioni tucked into the lanes of Anacapri — Capri offers sleep experiences unlike anywhere else.
ProCapri Recommends
Travel tips for a
responsible Capri visit
As advocates for the island, we believe the best Capri experience is also the most responsible one.
Visit Shoulder Season
April–May and September–October offer gentler crowds, lower prices, and Capri at its most authentically beautiful — spring wildflowers, autumn light.
Arrive Early, Leave Late
Day-trippers swell Marina Grande from 10am to 5pm. Arriving by the 8am hydrofoil and staying overnight transforms your experience entirely.
Walk the Trails
Capri's coastal walking paths — the Pizzolungo trail, Via Tragara, and the Sentiero dei Fortini — reveal the island's true soul and require nothing but good shoes.
Explore Anacapri
Most day-trippers never leave Capri town. Anacapri offers Villa San Michele, Monte Solaro, and an authentic island pace — and is invariably less crowded.
Support Local Businesses
Choose locally-owned restaurants, artisan shops, and island-based tour operators. Your spending directly sustains the community we advocate for.
Respect the Sea
Capri's waters are an extraordinary ecosystem. Use reef-safe sunscreen, avoid touching marine life, and choose certified operators for boat tours.
Getting to Capri
Reaching the island
Capri is connected to the mainland year-round by ferry and hydrofoil services.
From Naples (Napoli)
Hydrofoils and ferries depart from Molo Beverello pier. Journey: ~50 min (hydrofoil) or ~80 min (ferry). Year-round service.
Year-roundFrom Sorrento
The fastest mainland connection — just 25–30 minutes by hydrofoil from Sorrento's Marina Piccola. Ideal for day trippers.
Year-roundFrom Amalfi Coast
Seasonal summer ferries connect Positano, Amalfi, and Salerno directly to Capri's Marina Grande.
Summer onlyBest Time to Visit
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