Introduction
Popular with Roman emperors including Tiberius and Caligula, Capri is the jewel in the crown of Italy's island getaways. Since the mid-19th century it has been home to an A-Z of writers, artists, composers and celebrities. Beautiful, pedestrian-friendly and orderly, even when it heaves with summer crowds, it is the perfect place to swim, shop and snooze when on holiday. The frequent and fast hydrofoil service to Naples and Sorrento means you are never cut off from the mainland.
More from Capri PDF VersionEssentials
- Tuck into ravioli capresi at Le Grottelle.
- Ride the chair lift up Monte Solaro for postcard panoramas [capriseggiovia.it](http://capriseggiovia.it)
- Order bespoke sandals and capri pants at Mariorita in Anacapri.
- Pack suitable footwear to navigate the rocky shoreline.
- Pop into Buonocore on via Vittorio Emanuele for the best ice cream.
Two-hour tour
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The Blue Grotto and sea caves — The island's main attraction pulls the crowds but other sea caves are also worth visiting if you get the chance. Hire a wooden 'gozzo' boat and take a look. And don't forget to duck or you'll end up with a bump on the head.
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Walking tours — There are many walks you can do but try Piazzetta Cerio to the Convent of St Teresa and on to the Punta Cannone viewpoint - with its fabulous views across the sea.
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Nearby sights — The hilly town of Positano on the Amalfi Coast and the island of Ischia.
Hotels
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Hotel La Minerva
8 Via Occhio Marino
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Casa Mariantonia
180 via G. Orlandi, Anacapri
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JK Capri
225 via Prov. Marina Grande
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Dining
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Bar Funicolare
Piazza A. Diaz
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Bar Ferraro
223 via G. Orlandi, Anacapri
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Al Piccolo Bar
1 Piazza Umberto
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Da Tonino
12 via Dentecala
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Gusto & Sapori
16/18 Via Capodimonte, Anacapri
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Il Riccio
4/6 Via Grotta Azzura, Anacapri
+ 39 081 837 1380
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Terrace & Lounge Bar
4 Via G. Orlandi, Anacapri
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Da Gelsomina
72 via Migliara, Anacapri
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Il Cucciolo
52 via La Fabbrica, Anacapri
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Lido Del Faro
Località Punta Carena, Anacapri
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Ristorante Il Geranio
8 Via Giacomo Matteotti
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E'Divino
Via Sella Orta 10a
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Quisi Bar
2 via Camerelle
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Pasticceria Alberto
9/11 via Roma
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Taverna Anema e Core
39e via Sella Orta
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Reading
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La Conchiglia
12 via Le Botteghe
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Shopping
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Perfume from Carthusia
2/B-C-D viale Matteotti
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The shops in via Camerelle
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Clothes from Girotondo
7 via Longano
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Sandals by Antonio Riva
75 via G. Orlandi, Anacapri
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Linen shirts from 100% Capri
29 via Fuorlovado
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Basics
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Vilebrequin
8 via Camerelle
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Transport
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Marcello Federico — Hire a traditional gozzo for an island tour
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Blue Dream Charter
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Limousine/car
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Capri Limousine
+ 39 339 539 1677
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Fitness
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Athena
7 via Occhio Marino
+ 39 081 837 5586
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Capri Beauty Farm
2B via Capodimonte, Anacapri
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