Why the
Isle of Capri
is special

Capri is a widely popular getaway for the rich, famous and the rest of us because it has a gorgeous landscape and setting.

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Capri
tips & insights

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Daytrip versus
stay over

Capri thrives with daytrippers because it's an easy 45-minute hydrofoil ride from Naples and Sorrento. Stay-over visitors get to enjoy a more peaceful, enjoyable Capri in the early morning and late afternoon during the peak season.

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Best months
to visit

May and October are the two best months. The weather is nice and the tourist count is relatively low.

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Wear
comfortable shoes

There's going to be a lot of uphill walking. The island is the top part of a steep mountain jutting out of the sea.

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The top 7
must-sees

Blue Grotto - Water inside this coastal cave becomes jewel-like turquoise-blue.

La Piazzetta
The charming "Little Square" in Capri Village is lined with designer boutiques and cafes.

Villa Jovis
The ruins of the palace where Tiberius ruled the Roman Empire for a decade.

Farraglioni
The postcard icon of Capri. Small jagged rock islands poke out of the sea.

Villa San Michelle
Spectacular bird's eyeview of the port and northern coastline.

Anacapri Vlllage
Smaller, less expensive, and more casual than Capri Village.

Marina Grande and Piccola
Two ports on opposite sides of the island.

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Advice on visiting
the Blue Grotto

My three Blue Grotto tips will likely save you disappointment:

Go only on sunny days because its water is lit by underwater refracting sunrays.

Go early or late as midday-tourist demand creates boat gridlock and long waits at the grotto entrance.

Don't take a book a trip when the water is choppy - boats cannot get inside the cave.

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Correctly
pronouncing Capri

Many visitors mispronounce Capri by accenting the second instead of the first syllable. It is pronounced CAH-pree, not cah-PREE.

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