Located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrentine Peninsula on the southernmost gulf of Naples,lies the charming island of Capri. A successful vacation in Capri requires you to spend quality time in the Mediterranean Sea since most of the enchanting stretches of the Capri coastline are inaccessible by land. Take advantage of all the boat rides to the best hidden,unique sunbathing and swimming spots the island has to offer. Definitely pencil-in a tour around the entire island,which surprisingly will take two and a half hours. The tour can include a quick dip in the sea and try scheduling a full day excursion to get to see the most out of the island. One of the main attractions on the sea is the “Legendary Trios of Sea Giants”, Faragolini Stella,Faragolini di Mizzo and Faragolina di Fuori.
The three Faragolini are 80-100-meter high stacks of rock, remnants of erosive action of the wind and sea. Stella is still attached to the coastline, di Mezzo rises up, out of the water and di Fuori (also known as Scopolo)is the furthest from the shoreline. Other magnificent sites to experience are the Pizzolungo,the remains of a large grotto that once penetrated the cliffs, the Grotta Azzurra,the Villas of Tiberius and Viila Jovis. If you like the idea of spending a day on a beach with the view of the Faraglioni,you’ll love the little bay of Marina Piccola, which lies directly opposite Capri’s giant sea stacks. On the sunny south side of the island, sheltered from the wind, the bay is almost always warm.
To immerse in Capri’s culture, visit Piazetta known as “The Heart of Capri’s Social Life”.Piazetta received its title in 1938 when Raffaele Vuotto opened a bar, which quickly gained foot traffic and its title as Salotto del Mundo meaning “World’s Sitting Room”.Enjoy historic bars, leisurely meals and indulge in people observation—the best way to really understand a foreign destination’s culture. For a more textbook approach to Capri’s history take a stroll though the Historic Center of Anacapri filled with peaceful piazzas and bougainvillea and geranium adorned lanes.
Places to Stay:
Capri Palace Hotel & Spa, JK Place , Hotel Caesar Augustus, Grand Hotel Quisisana.
