Visitors to Capri fall easily under its spell. Unspoilt nature, stunning sunsets and fabulous food make it easy. Even seasoned shoppers feel at home, since the island offers enough high-end boutiques to make Paris and Milan blush. Once the exclusive playground of shipping magnates and society types, it has become a must-see stop on the mass-tourism circuit. But despite the recent incursion of poorly attired tourists, the Piazzetta remains one of the best places in the world to people watch.
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Essentials
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Sharing the island's beauty with 60,000 day-trippers can be avoided if you book a room in spring or early autumn. |
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Crowds still getting you down? Head for the hills and the town of Anacapri, the island's low-key alternative. |
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Skip the hour-long ferry ride in choppy seas. SAM Helicopters flies passengers from Naples airport to the island in 15 minutes. |
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Don't expect fine sandy beaches. Rocky coastline is the norm, so bring appropriate footwear. |
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Do expect fabulous restaurants at bathing spots. La Fontelina offers white-wine sangria to pass the time between dishes. |
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The Blue Grotto is the island's main attraction but other sea caves are worth a visit. Hire a wooden "gozzo" boat complete with sunshade and make the rounds. |
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Capri is lemon heaven. Try the local limoncello liqueur from Casa Mariantonia, which makes the genuine article using only the best Sorrento lemons. |
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For the best pastry treats visit Sfizi di Pane in Capri's gourmand alley, Via le Botteghe. |
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A sunset aperitivo on the beach at Lido del Faro may have you reaching for the local property listings instantly. |
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Privacy important during your stay? Gather a group of close friends and rent out Villa Cicerenella. |
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Hotels
Independent and easy
Hotel Senaria
10 Via Follicara, Anacapri
+ 39 081 837 3222
senaria.it
Upscale bed & breakfast
Casa Mariantonia
180 Via G. Orlandi, Anacapri
+ 39 081 837 2923
casamariantonia.com
Premium
JK Capri
225 Via Prov. Marina Grande
+ 39 081 838 4001
jkcapri.com
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Dining
Fast breakfast
Bar Funicolare
Piazza A. Diaz
+ 39 081 837 0363
Leisurely breakfast
Michelangelo
138 Via G. Orlandi, Anacapri
Café for people watching
Gran Caffè
1 Piazza Umberto
+ 39 081 837 0388
Lunch with friends
Da Tonino
12 Via Dentecale
+ 39 081 837 6718
Deli to get picnic food
Salumeria Ferraro
10 Via Le Botteghe
+ 39 081 838 8250
Lunch on the beach
Da Luigi
5 Via Faraglioni
+ 39 081 837 0591
Pre-dinner drinks
Piccolo Bar
1 Piazza Umberto
+ 39 081 837 0325
Dinner for two
La Terrazza di Lucullo
Caesar Augustus Hotel, Via G. Orlandi 4, Anacapri
+ 39 081 837 3395
Dinner with friends
Da Paolino
11 Via Palazzo a Mare
+ 39 081 837 6102
Dinner on the beach
Lido Del Faro
Località Punta Carena, Anacapri
+ 39 081 837 1798
lidofaro.com
Big dinner with friends
Ristorante Aurora
18/22 Via Fuorlovado
+ 39 081 837 0181
auroracapri.com
Drink after dinner
Bar at Hotel La Palma
39 Via Vittorio Emanuele
+ 39 081 837 0133
lapalma-capri.com
Late drink
Quisi Bar
2 Via Camerelle
+ 39 081 837 0788
quisi.it
Late bite (gelato)
Buonocore
35 Via Vittorio Emanuele
+39 081 837 7826
On the tiles
Taverna Anema e Core
39e Via Sella Orta
+ 39 081 837 6461
anemaecore.com
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Reading
Bookshop
La Conchiglia
12 Via Le Botteghe
+ 39 081 837 6577
laconchiglia
capri.com
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Basics
Beachwear from Kiwi
39 Via Roma
kiwi-saint-tropez.com
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Shopping
Something you can't get anywhere else
Perfume from Carthusia
28 Via Federico Serena
+ 39 081 837 0368
carthusia.it
Lost luggage - where to buy dress shirts, socks and undies
The shops in Via Camerelle
Something for the kids
Clothes from Girotondo
7 Via Fuorlovado
+ 39 081 837 0862
Something for someone you love
Sandals by Antonio Riva
75 Via G. Orlandi, Anacapri
+ 39 081 837 3583
Something for yourself
Fashion from 100% Capri
29 Via Fuorlovado
+39 081 837 7008
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Nearby sights
Amalfi Coast or the volcanic Aeolian islands just off Sicily's northeastern coast.
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Limousine/car
Capri Drive
1/5 Via P. S. Cimino
+39 081 838 2002
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Transport
Helicopters
SAM Helicopters
Capri Drive
+39 082 835 4155
capri-helicopters.com
Boats
Day hire (around the island, to Ischia, Amalfi Coast, etc) and 24-hour transfer service from mainland. They have Mercedes taxis on the island and also to get you from Naples harbour to the airport:
Capri Relax Boats
34 Via Cristoforo Colombo
+39 081 837 4559
caprirelaxboats.com
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Fitness
Good gym
Capri Gym
10 Via Roma
+ 39 081 837 5430
Spa
Capri Beauty Farm
2b Via Capodimonte, Anacapri
+ 39 081 978 0111
capripalace.com