5 must-do and see in Capri, Italy

Are you searching for the best things to experience in Capri? This is the perfect guide for you! 

Capri is the most famous Island of the Naples Gulf. It’s also very close to the Amalfi Coast, indeed you can easily reach Capri in just 30 minutes from Positano or Praiano with a private speed boat. 

The island is well known for its unique landscapes and enchanting grottos, that has made it famous all over the world. Here it is possible to find the most luxurious hotels like the Grand Hotel Quisisana, the Hotel Punta Tragara, the J.K. Place Capri and more; It has been the set of endless movies like “Totò a colori”, “La baia di Napoli”, “L’imperatore di Capri” and its charm attracts millions of visitors every year. 

Here below is a short list of the best activities to do in Capri: 

1. 1. Marina Piccola: it is the most suggestive bay in Capri and the closest one to Faraglioni Rocks. Here you can relax and sunbathe at famous beach clubs like da Luigi ai Faraglioni or you can choose a typical restaurant for a delicious lunch with a breathtaking view such as La Fontelina and La Canzone del Mare. If you are lucky, you will have the chance to enjoy the path from Marina Piccola to the center of Capri taking the Via Krupp, a road perched on the rock, where you can admire the coast and the crystal-clear water of Capri from above.

      

    

   2. Augustus Gardens: they were the idea of the German industrialist Krupp along with the tortuous road named after him that goes from Marina Piccola up to the gardens. After World War I, Capri’s municipality decided to make this park a tribute to the first Roman Emperor Augustus. These gardens combine the beauty of the flora (flowers and peculiar plants) with the stunning view over Marina Piccola and Faraglioni A must-see if you are in Capri!
      
      

    

   3. La Piazzetta and Via Camerelle: La Piazzetta is the heart of Capri; it is the main meeting point for both people from Capri, known as “Capresi”, and tourists from all over the world with its numerous restaurants and bars. Have a coffee, an aperitif at Capri Rooftop, or enjoy a homemade gelato at Buonocore Capri while sweetly losing yourself through the Capri’s alleys. Don’t forget to taste the local dishes, caprese salad, ravioli capresi, and torta caprese, in one of the best historical restaurants of La Piazzetta, such as La Capannina. Then treat yourself to some glamour shopping in Via Camerelle! This is the magical street where you can find all the best luxury brands such as Prada, Dior, Miu Miu, Chanel, Dolce & Gabbana, and many more! If you are cruising with us, you can ask our skipper to take you off directly at the Marina Grande pier in Capri. From there, you can easily reach La Piazzetta by taking the historical funicular, with a typical open taxi or the local bus.

      

    

   4. Monte Solaro in Anacapri: it is the highest and most panoramic point on the entire Island. To reach the very top, you can take a ride on the chairlift that leaves from Anacapri, the other municipality of the Island. From Monte Solaro, you will see the whole Island below you! Moreover, all around you, it is possible to admire the Vesuvius, the Naples Gulf, Ischia, Procida, the Sorrento Peninsula, and the Amalfi Coast. This experience will just leave you speechless!

      

    

   5. La Grotta Azzurra: this karst cave is one of the most famous grottos in the world for its electric blue waters. The entrance is partially submerged, and it is only possible to enter by tiny row boats driven by expert sailors. You will also have to lower your body while entering, it will be an adrenaline rush! Once inside you will find yourself in a magical cave and you will be dazzled by the uniqueness of the colors, created by the combination of the sunlight coming from the entrance and the peculiar white sand below the water. If you desire to visit the Blue Grotto, our skipper can take you to the entrance, where you can buy directly the ticket, and jump on the tiny boat of the company’s cave for the visit.

       

      

       

    

   Set sail with Positano Boats and discover the magic of Capri, whether in the intimacy of a private tour or the fun of a group adventure!