OverviewAt a glance
A craggy jewel off the Amalfi Coast, Capri has drawn emperors and jet-setters for two millennia. Sail into the glowing Blue Grotto, ride the chairlift to Monte Solaro, and sip a lemon granita amid the designer bustle of the Piazzetta.
- Best season
- May – June & September
- Getting there
- Ferry from Naples or Sorrento (20–50 min) — no airport on the island
- Known for
- Blue Grotto & Faraglioni rocks
Signature beachesShores
Marina Piccola
A pebble beach facing the Faraglioni stacks
Bagni di Tiberio
A historic bay beside Roman villas
Faraglioni
The iconic three sea stacks — boats can pass through the arch
Things to doTo do
Blue Grotto
Paddle a skiff into a sea cave that glows electric blue
Monte Solaro chairlift
Ride the single-seat chairlift for views of the island and the Bay of Naples
Piazzetta & Anacapri
Coffee at the designer plaza, then stroll the upper town
Good to knowTips
- 1The Blue Hole often closes with tide and swell — stay flexible
- 2Peak summer is crowded and expensive; shoulder seasons feel easier
- 3No large vehicles; get around on foot, chairlifts and open-top taxis
Next island
Ibiza