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Capri
Cliffs, the Blue Grotto and the Faraglioni in the Bay of Naples.
A limestone island in the Bay of Naples: sheer cliffs, the Faraglioni rocks, the Blue Grotto, Roman ruins and lemon-scented paths, plus a famously glamorous little square. Very dear to sleep on; many visit for a day or two from Naples or Sorrento by ferry.
Places to see
Gardens of Augustus and Via KruppPark · Terraced flower gardens above the sea with the classic view of the Faraglioni rocks and…≈ A$5- The Faraglioni and the Tragara pathWalk · A level path from Capri town to the Tragara viewpoint over the three Faraglioni sea…Free
Villa JovisMuseum · The ruins of the Emperor Tiberius's clifftop palace, reached by a 45-minute uphill walk…≈ A$11
The Blue GrottoSight · A sea cave you enter lying down in a little rowing boat, where sunlight coming up through…
When to go
- Jan14° / 8°Often wetQuiet
- Feb14° / 8°Often wetQuiet
- Mar16° / 9°Some rainQuiet
- Apr19° / 11°Some rainBusy
- May23° / 15°Mostly dryBusy
- Jun27° / 18°Mostly dryVery busy
- Jul30° / 21°Mostly dryVery busy
- Aug30° / 22°Mostly dryVery busy
- Sep
Staying and getting around
Good areas to stay
Capri town. The Piazzetta, shops and the gardens; dearest beds.
Anacapri. The upper town: calmer, a little cheaper, by the chairlift and the Blue Grotto road.
Flying in
Naples Capodichino (NAP): Alibus to Molo Beverello, then the hydrofoil, about 2 h, ≈ A$53.
Flewaway's estimate for the usual budget way into Capri; check times and fares before you fly.
By ferry
Capri is reached by ferry from Napoli Molo Beverello. Hydrofoils and ferries from Naples (Molo Beverello) or Sorrento, about 50 min, many a day; book in summer (check)
Getting around
Mostly on foot. A single ticket is ≈ A$4. Capri town and Anacapri are linked by small buses (about €2.40, often full) and the funicular from Marina Grande; paths connect most sights. No hire cars for visitors (check).
Tourist tax
Capri's tourist tax: usually about €2–3.5 a person a night, for the first nights; under-12s don't pay. Paid at check-in (check).
Landing fee
Visitors pay a landing fee of about €2.50–5 to the island, usually included in the ferry ticket (check).
