Capri — Destination Guide: Overview

Capri is famous for being an island of romance, and the many couples sitting at cafes in the Piazzetta overlooking the aqua blue sea certainly support this theme. Capri is best enjoyed as a day trip from the nearby Amalfi Coast (unless you have a ton of cash to spend on a hotel). To enjoy views, stroll to the Arco Naturale and the Beledere di Tragara, and stop at the Giardini di Augusto gardens for further romantic vibes. For a change of pace, visit the more traditional Anacapri town on the other side of the island. And catch a boat to visit the Blue Grotto cave, a unique geological experience. Come early in the day, and stay late to ...

Capri is famous for being an island of romance, and the many couples sitting at cafes in the Piazzetta overlooking the aqua blue sea certainly support this theme. Capri is best enjoyed as a day trip from the nearby Amalfi Coast (unless you have a ton of cash to spend on a hotel). To enjoy views, stroll to the Arco Naturale and the Beledere di Tragara, and stop at the Giardini di Augusto gardens for further romantic vibes. For a change of pace, visit the more traditional Anacapri town on the other side of the island. And catch a boat to visit the Blue Grotto cave, a unique geological experience. Come early in the day, and stay late to avoid the hordes of ferry passengers arriving for a mid-day trip. Early and late summer are best times to visit to still enjoy seaside warmth while missing some of the July-August crowds.

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Bill Fink is coauthor of Pauline Frommer's Italy, contributing the introduction, sections on Tuscany and Umbria, and chapters on Italian food, arts, and history.