Island of Capri

I loved my trip to this sparkling gem of a Mediterranean island and I know that you will love it too.  I hope that the information and pictures on this (and the seven pages linked-in) will help you better understand what to expect as you tour the island of Capri. Before you read on, here are a couple quick tips…  (1) Expect crowds in peak months. And, (2) because Capri draws celebrities and royalty from around the world, it can be pricy — bring plenty of cash and your platinum card. (Yes, a visit to Capri is worth it)

Between the hours of 6:00am and 10:00pm a ferry (Traghetto) runs hourly between Naples and the island of Capri. In this view looking back towards Naples, Castle Nuovo can be seen in the foreground while castle Sant’ Elmo can be seen on the hill top in the background.

The island of Capri frequently fades into the haze from the perspective of viewers in Naples.

You will have no trouble finding transportation to the  Blue Grotto. In fact, you may find the competition between  boat pilots amusing (or annoying). At the Marina Grande the ride to tour the Blue Grotto will, more likely than not, seek you out. The Blue Grotto is well worth it.

After arriving in the Marina Grande of Capri, pictured above, you will want to make your way up the hill to tour the City of Capri There are two modes of transportation. For about six Euro you can ride the funicular railway up. Or, for a few more Euro a quaint mini-taxi can be hired to transport you up to the Piazzetta.

Most travel in Capri will be done on foot. However there is public transportation available at a reasonable cost that connects the city centers of Capri and Anacapri. The chairlift to the top of Monte Solaro costs less than 10 Euro and departs from Anacapri.

You will need to return to Marina Grande in order to hire a boat to ferry you over to the Blue Grotto or, perhaps, to take a tour around the island.

Capri is home to approximately 14,000 inhabitants divided between the two principal cities of Capri and Anacapri.