Capri Island Review
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Capri Island Review is a guide to the beautiful island of Capri in southern Italy. In the guide we give you the best advice on travelling to Capri and then guide you on what to do once you're here on the island.
Capri is situated directly south of Naples, the capital city of the Campania region, but geographically closer to the town of Sorrento. Naples and Sorrento are the main departure points for Capri but you can also reach the island from a number of other locations including the Amalfi Coast and the island of Ischia. The island is synonymous with glamour and this can be felt most keenly on the shopping street of Via Camerelle with its designer boutiques and notable absence of price tags! The island does attract the rich and famous, whether mooring in a private yacht just off Capri's coast or staying in one of its luxury hotels. However, exclusive as it is, the vast majority of visitors to the island are regular people with a desire to see some of Capri's natural wonders with the famous Blue Grotto and iconic Faraglioni sea stacks at the top of most lists. |
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With accommodation prices typically higher in Capri than for other areas of Italy, most visitors to the island come just for the day and return to places such as Sorrento, Ischia, the Amalfi Coast or Naples in the evenings. With that in mind, I've put together a series of Itineraries that help you plan however much time you have on the island, whether it's for One Day, Two Days or Three Days.
On the itineraries you'll find mention of Capri's highlights including the Piazzetta, the main square in Capri Town, the nearby Augustus Gardens and the beautiful Villa Lysis which is the subject of the main cover photo on this website.
There are in fact two main towns on the island; aside from Capri Town which can be reached via a funicular railway by the main entry port of Marina Grande, there's Anacapri which roughly covers the western half of the island. Anacapri is home to one of the principal visitor attractions in Capri: Villa San Michele which houses the Axel Munthe Museum. Whether you want to go to a museum or not, it's almost an obligatory part of visiting Capri that you make your way to Villa San Michele which affords one of the most spectacular views on the island, down to Marina Grande and across to the Sorrento Peninsula in the distance.
Further spectacular views are available from Anacapri's Mount Solaro which those that suffer from vertigo (like me!) will walk up, while those less faint of heart will take the Mount Solaro Chairlift. You don't have to climb a mountain or even take a chairlift to enjoy the views in Capri however. I've put together a list of Panoramic Viewpoints that offer a range of options contingent on the time you have available and your general energy levels.
The aforementioned Blue Grotto is without doubt the most famous visitor attraction of Capri but there are other grottoes around the island that are captivating in their own ways. Despite the glamour tag put upon Capri, it's really nature that comes to the fore and nowhere is this more in evidence than the island's beautiful coastline where the azure waters lap against its shores. There aren't that many beaches on the island in the truest sense of the word, but there are several beach clubs; typically with on-site restaurants and access to the water via a platform in some cases.
Capri isn't huge and many of its sights are easily accessible by public transport. We've provided a guide to buses and taxis on the island, as well as a large section on getting here with the Capri Ferry Tickets and Timetables section. Day-trippers will also take note of the Capri Luggage Storage section which can be an essential part of your day.
Some sights such as Villa Lysis and the nearby Villa Jovis (once home to Roman Emperor Tiberius and his, erm strange habits towards lovers and children), can only be reached on foot; there are also some great Walking Routes for hikers to enjoy, including the beautiful Pizzolungo area where you can get up close with the Faraglioni sea stacks.
Capri Island Review works in conjunction with the Ischia Review and Sorrento Review websites to provide a range of Services including Private Transfers and Boat Tours, so for more details and prices on those see further down this page.
Whether you use the website simply for planning your trip or if you end up using one of our services, I sincerely hope you find Capri Island Review to be a useful resource and that you have an enjoyable time when you visit.
Dion Protani: founder of Capri Island Review.
On the itineraries you'll find mention of Capri's highlights including the Piazzetta, the main square in Capri Town, the nearby Augustus Gardens and the beautiful Villa Lysis which is the subject of the main cover photo on this website.
There are in fact two main towns on the island; aside from Capri Town which can be reached via a funicular railway by the main entry port of Marina Grande, there's Anacapri which roughly covers the western half of the island. Anacapri is home to one of the principal visitor attractions in Capri: Villa San Michele which houses the Axel Munthe Museum. Whether you want to go to a museum or not, it's almost an obligatory part of visiting Capri that you make your way to Villa San Michele which affords one of the most spectacular views on the island, down to Marina Grande and across to the Sorrento Peninsula in the distance.
Further spectacular views are available from Anacapri's Mount Solaro which those that suffer from vertigo (like me!) will walk up, while those less faint of heart will take the Mount Solaro Chairlift. You don't have to climb a mountain or even take a chairlift to enjoy the views in Capri however. I've put together a list of Panoramic Viewpoints that offer a range of options contingent on the time you have available and your general energy levels.
The aforementioned Blue Grotto is without doubt the most famous visitor attraction of Capri but there are other grottoes around the island that are captivating in their own ways. Despite the glamour tag put upon Capri, it's really nature that comes to the fore and nowhere is this more in evidence than the island's beautiful coastline where the azure waters lap against its shores. There aren't that many beaches on the island in the truest sense of the word, but there are several beach clubs; typically with on-site restaurants and access to the water via a platform in some cases.
Capri isn't huge and many of its sights are easily accessible by public transport. We've provided a guide to buses and taxis on the island, as well as a large section on getting here with the Capri Ferry Tickets and Timetables section. Day-trippers will also take note of the Capri Luggage Storage section which can be an essential part of your day.
Some sights such as Villa Lysis and the nearby Villa Jovis (once home to Roman Emperor Tiberius and his, erm strange habits towards lovers and children), can only be reached on foot; there are also some great Walking Routes for hikers to enjoy, including the beautiful Pizzolungo area where you can get up close with the Faraglioni sea stacks.
Capri Island Review works in conjunction with the Ischia Review and Sorrento Review websites to provide a range of Services including Private Transfers and Boat Tours, so for more details and prices on those see further down this page.
Whether you use the website simply for planning your trip or if you end up using one of our services, I sincerely hope you find Capri Island Review to be a useful resource and that you have an enjoyable time when you visit.
Dion Protani: founder of Capri Island Review.
Plan Your Trip to Capri
Capri In - FocusVilla Lysis is also called Villa Fersen, because of the man behind of its construction, the writer Jacques d’Adelswärd-Fersen.
He chose to build this impressive house in Capri as his spot to hide from the world for the rest of his life (he was even buried on the island, in the non-Catholic cemetery), following his memories from holidays in the Mediterranean during his childhood. You can explore the stylish spaces of the villa, now restored after years of being abandoned: the bedrooms, the big terraces, the - |
Villa Lysis
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- dining room, the sitting-room in the ground floor (from where you’ll get a view of the Gulf of Naples to remember) or the 'Chinese Room' (an opium den, where you can have an idea of the wild nights the poet and his lover had).
Even without the free entry this would be a must-see in any Capri itinerary and comes highly recommended.
Even without the free entry this would be a must-see in any Capri itinerary and comes highly recommended.
Our Services
The booking team at Capri Island Review are all English and can help you set up your trip to the island. Firstly, we can get you to Capri without any hassle in between; we'll collect you from Naples Airport, take you to the port in Naples and then provide you with your own private boat across to Capri.
Then once you're here, no doubt you'll want to explore the island. Of course you can use the pages of this website to pick out some of the best sights but we can also provide you with a private boat tour of the island with an English-speaking skipper. We have a range of boats available along with half-day and full-day options.
You don't have to wait around for answers to your questions; all of our prices and details of the transfers and tours are displayed at the pages below.
Then once you're here, no doubt you'll want to explore the island. Of course you can use the pages of this website to pick out some of the best sights but we can also provide you with a private boat tour of the island with an English-speaking skipper. We have a range of boats available along with half-day and full-day options.
You don't have to wait around for answers to your questions; all of our prices and details of the transfers and tours are displayed at the pages below.
Private Transfers to and From Capri
Private Transfers to and from Capri
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Capri Boat Tours
Capri Boat Tours
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THINGS TO SEE IN CAPRIWe've got all of the best sights in Capri listed here. From the Blue Grotto to the Faraglioni and everything in between. We provide some lovely photos and also explain how to get to each place.
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CAPRI TRAVEL GUIDEOur travel guide explains how to get to Capri and also contains up to date timetables for buses as well as ferry crossings from Naples, the surrounding islands, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast.
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Capri HotelsIn our Capri Hotels section we've got a search box where you can find the best hotels and make reservations and the cheapest rates. We can even help you with our own suggestions.
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THINGS TO DO IN CAPRIThere's so much to do in Capri whether you're just here for the day or a longer period of time. Try our Capri Itineraries to help you make the most of the time that you do have on the island.
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