Capri Vacations, Campania, Italy

Twenty miles from Naples, rising abruptly out of the azure gulf, is the little island of Capri, its shape something like a gigantic hour glass. It seems to exercise a peculiar fascination on all visitors to Naples, and few can withstand the temptation of braving the not always pacific Bay of Naples, in order to visit the island which has inspired so many pens.

The special characteristic of the Capri climate is the softness and mildness of the atmosphere. Without being actually relaxing, it is not so stimulating as the Riviera climate. It is also very equable, and there is no unwholesome chill at sunset, as in the former place, or even at Naples, only twenty miles off.

More than a century after that passage was written, Capri is still drawing throngs of visitors. The island is packed with daytrippers throughout the summer, so be warned: If you're looking for tranquility, come in the spring or fall (or in winter, if you don't mind visiting a tourist paradise when many of the hotels are closed).

Capri's natural and manmade attractions are indisputable. The island abounds in hills, cliffs, olive groves, vineyards, and garden terraces overlooking the blue water of the Mediterranean. Naples and Vesuvius loom in the distance, with white ferries and hydrofoils zigzagging across the bay. Paths and steps offer countless opportunities to explore the island on foot, while churches, historic villas, and a ruin or two offer sightseeing opportunities for the ambitious tourist.

Source: europeforvisitors.com

Things To Do and See in Capri

Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), Capri
The must-see attraction on Capri is the magical Blue Grotto,

where visitors take a boat ride through a natural cavern that is

filled with an ethereal and eerie light reflecting on the (very blue) water.
Attraction type: Cavern/cave; Geological formation

Villa San Michele, Anacapri, Capri
Attraction type: History museum; Historic home

Villa Jovis, Capri
Perched on the top of Mount Tiberio, at more than 1,200 feet above

sea level, are the ruins of Capri's largest and most lavish Roman villa.
Attraction type: Historic home; Ancient ruins

Mount Solaro, Capri
From Piazza della Vittoria you can take a breathtaking chairlift to the top

of Mount Solaro, the highest point on Capri at 1,932 feet.
Attraction type: Mountain

Amedeo Canfora, Capri
This shop offers world-famous handmade sandals worn by the likes of

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis and Maria Callas, to name a few.
Attraction type: Specialty shop

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