Capri, Italy
Dear Capri,
More than one day was needed to enjoy your turquoise waters, colorful boats, and seaside views. To truly experience the fabled island of Capri, Italy, you must stay at least two full days. There are many ways to reach the island of Capri, but the best is by ferry. The ferry provides views of the location you leave out of, such as Naples, Positano, Almafi, or Sorrento. Boarding the ferry is easy; you can choose a round-trip ticket that works best for your schedule. Click HERE for the Ferry Schedule.
As you arrive by ferry into the seaside town of Marina Grande, you get excited for the day ahead. The views are incredible, with a jagged cliff set as the background to a colorful boat town. When you exit the ferry, be sure to remember what the ferry looked like and where each loading position is; your way back to the boat could take at least 10 minutes, and you dont want to miss your ferry. Stephen and I grabbed the ferry from Positano boat dock for a day trip, costing us 106 euros.
Everything looks like a movie set.
Planning to tour Capri by foot? I highly recommend the Funicolare up to the Piazza. At only $2 a person per ride, why wouldn’t you take it! Even better, the Funicolare runs from 630 a.m. to 11 p.m., giving you every reason to trek the island by foot and stay out late.
Note: To get tickets to the Funicolare, when you get off the ferry, walk towards town on the dock, make a right at the street, and find the second building on your right. Once you get your ticket, turn back around and pass the dock about 100 feet, and on your right, you will see the entrance to get on the Funicolare. You will need a ticket to scan at the gate.
Stop in the Piazza for live music and to relax, but don’t stay too long; there is so much to see around the Piazza. Walk the small, narrow alleyways and stop in all the shops, but don’t go broke. One thing I really wanted to get was a pair of custom sandals. I found a shop among the many, got fitted, picked out my colors, and watched as a cobbler made my sandals. If you don’t want to wait and watch them making your sandals, you can always pick them up later in the day. One thing to note: they were SO uncomfortable and cost a pretty penny, 120 euros.
Further down the way from the Piazza was a small gelato shop that hits the spot on a hot day, BGA in Piazzetta. Yes, you will find gelato shops around every corner, but there are many ways to choose the good from the OK. Ensuring the gelato is covered is my best advice for ensuring the freshest gelato. That might sound like common sense, but many gelato shops don’t, and the gelato looks enticing and lures you in.
Other great things to do in the Piazza are shopping for jewelry, buying something expensive at one of the many upscale shops, picking out Capri memorabilia, and taking it all in.
Note: Make sure to eat lunch. In Capri, many restaurants will close early.
If you search the internet about what to do in Capri, there is no doubt that the Giardini di Augusto will come up. Although the garden itself was small, the views were big. The price does fluctuate, but it is always affordable. When we went, we only paid nine euros for both of us.
Note: Make sure to get there mid-day so you do not get a glare from the mid-morning sun.
Outside the Giardini di Augusto entrance is the Chiosco Tizzano, a small mom-and-pop lemon slush and gelato stand. The lemons are enormous, and the lemon gelato was mildly sweet and refreshing. Just look how cute it is, too —>.
After strolling the gardens, walk over to Belvedere Tragara for more stunning views. The walk there can be misleading, but it is well worth the hike. There will be a crossroad and a blue and white sign on the wall saying “Via Occhio Marino.” Take the path that leads uphill behind the sign to reach the cliffside overlooking the famous cliffs coming out of the water. It is a relatively long, quiet walk, so don’t be fooled; you’re going in the right direction.
In the half day that we were there, we only say a fourth of the island, leaving us missing out on the town of Anacapri, located at the top cliffs of Capri, the historic side of Tiberio, and a few quaint places along the way. Check out the Monte Solaro Chair Lift in Anacapri if you have time.
Thank you for checking out my post on Capri, Italy. I hope you found something of interest or useful. Please use the comment section for more ideas, but please don’t be rude; as always, travel on and always make lemonade from lemons.
Other Dont Miss Places:
Monte Solaro View Point (930-5, $12/person, Chairlift to top)
Scala Fenicia Stairway View (Staircase with views)
Belvedere di Punta Cannone Lookout
Villa Jovis (10-4, old ruins)
Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto by boat tour only)
Food Options:
Da Paolino Lemon Restaurant (7-1130pm, famous lemon restaurant, Dock)
Salumeria da aldo (By Boat dock)
Le Grottelle restaurant (12-3 / 530-11, Overlooking water from the top)
Casa Orlandi Ristorante e pizzeria (11-1030, Good prices, Anacapri)
Gelateria bar Nonna Carmela (Anacapri)
Lo Sfizio (12-3, Close to town)
Ristorante Buca di Bacco (12-3, Pizza, In City)