Capri Island, Campagna Region in Italy – A paradise island, built on cliffs in the Bay of Naples, admired by the Roman Emperor Caesar Augustus Tiberius, and where you will also admire luxury villas, lemon trees, and magnificent narrow streets. The fact that the Roman Emperor Tiberius has built 12 villas on the island and lived there for 10 years until almost his death, turned the island into the administrative center of the empire. Nowadays, the island is often home to jet-set. The island of Capri consists of two towns, Capri and Anacapri. Capri and Anacapri are separated by “Monte Solaro” (Solaro Mountain). While Capri is livelier and more vibrant, Anacapri is ideal for those who want to spend a quieter holiday.
A place full of villas, decorated with layers of limestone, very reminiscent of heaven,
but not at all reminiscent of earth.
The English Author D.H. Lawrence
How to get to Capri?
There are two ways to get to Capri Island. The first is to take the ferry from Naples Porto di Molo Beverello and the other is to take the ferry from Port of Sorrento. Of course, first you need to fly to Naples, where the closest airport to the island is at. Turkish Airlines offers direct flights from Istanbul Ataturk Airport to Naples Airport every day of the week, which take 2 hours and 15 minutes. Only the local islanders can enter the island by car. Those who are not the locals of the island can only enter the island by ferry between November and Christmas. After arriving at the island by ferry, you can take the funicular to the downtown Capri. There are also taxi or bus alternatives, but the easiest and fastest way would be to reach by funicular.
The island of Capri consists of two towns, Capri and Anacapri. Capri and Anacapri are separated by “Monte Solaro” (Solaro Mountain).
Where to visit in Capri?
You can have relaxed with a snack at the bars on La Piazzetta Square (Piazza Umberto I), taste the delicious ice creams of Buonocore ice cream shop, enjoy the sea and the sun on the beaches of Marina Grande or Marina Piccolo. Don’t expect long sandy beaches in Capri, since there are no sandy beaches as the island is built on cliffs. You can visit the famous “Grotta Azzurra” cave and the “Fraglioni” cliffs, which have become the icon of the island, or tour the surroundings of the island with the boat tours you will take from Marina Grande. If you kiss the person, you love while passing under the cliffs by boat, you can experience the belief that it is a guarantee to be together for the whole life. When you climb to the peaks of the island, you can see the amazing view of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. If you want to see the entire island, it will be a breathtaking experience to climb to the top of Mount Solaro with the chairlift system that you can reach from Anacapri. The landmarks that you should not leave the island without seeing are:
Villa Jovis: The villa belonging to Emperor Tiberius is located at the highest point of the island.
Villa San Michele: It is the home of the famous Swedish physicist Axel Munthe. Located 327 meters above sea level, this villa, which is one of the major landmarks, offers a magnificent view of Capri Island.
I Faraglioni: These cliffs, which rise above the water up to 100 meters, are a natural formation consisting of 3 rocks. The one closest to the shore is Stella, the one in the middle is Faraglioni di Mezzo and the one in the sea part is Scopolo.
Marina Piccola: A small port with a view of the Faraglioni cliffs, standing out with its beaches.
Via le botteghe & Via Roma: The most luxurious street of Capri, where the shops of important brands are located.
Piazzetta Square: This is a small downtown square where the municipality is also located.
Grotta Azurra: It’s called the Blue Cave. It is said that it was used as a bathroom or a temple during the Roman era. Grotta Azurra, which was given this name as the water looks blue due the reflection of sunlight on the seawater in the cave, can be reached by boat tours departing from Marina Grande. The entrance to the cave is only 1.5 meters high. You should keep your head down when entering with small boats.
The Gardens of Augustus / Via Krupp road: The German Alfred Krupp, the founder of the Thyssen Krupp company, fell in love with Capri Island and wanted to build a house there and started by building this garden, which he named after himself At the beginning of the 20th century). The name of the garden was later changed to the Gardens of Augustus.
Arco Naturale: A natural arch formation that will allow you to see the natural beauties of the island. Also, the Capri paths you pass through until you get there are of priceless beauty.
When you climb to the peaks of the island, you can see the amazing view of Naples and Mount Vesuvius. If you want to see the entire island, it will be a breathtaking experience to climb to the top of Mount Solaro with the chairlift system that you can reach from Anacapri.
