The enchanting Isle of Capri
Written: Jun 01 '01
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Pros: Nice scenery and aqua colored water
Cons: Crowds, not that much to do
The Bottom Line: Capri is a good day trip and the scenery is nice however it does not offer that much to do for longer stays.
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| travelon's Full Review: Capri |
I recently spent a night on Capri connected to a two night tour I took of Naples, Pompeii, Sorrento and Capri. Until I saw the island I had no idea it was so rugged. The cliffs soar upwards from the ocean and make much of the island uninhabitable. If you arrive in the summer at the main port area (Marina Grande) the first thing you will notice are the crowds streaming off the ferryboats. Capri is very, very popular with tour groups, cruise passengers and individual tourists. Around the Marina there are a number of shops and a funicular that will take you up to the main part of town. You see, the town of Capri is actually on top of the hill. Many people live in houses hugging the cliffs and must walk the steps to go anywhere. If you have a lot of energy you can walk the steps from the Marina to the center city. I did it and if you rest on the way you can make it. You will pass many homes tucked behind iron gates and little courtyards. In the center city there are many shops, restaurants and hotels.
Things to do
Other than shopping there is not a ton of stuff to do. The Blue Grotto is the number one attraction but it often closes due to weather. I did not go because it was closed but I heard that to see it you take a small powerboat out to the grotto then transfer to a rowboat. In order to get into the grotto you must lie down. If there are crowds the whole process can take hours. Did not seem worth it to me. You can also take an excursion to Anacapri which is a town that sits on a hill above Capri. Believe it or not, in the past there was no road to the town and the only way to get there was by walking up 700 steps! There are also some ruins on the island, which I never saw. On the opposite side of the island is Marina Piccola which is much quieter than Marina Grande. There is a small pebble beach (topless if you choose) and a place to sun yourself. I stayed at a hotel overlooking the marina and the sea.
There is frequent ferry service to Capri from Sorrento and Naples. There are fast boats and slow boats. The fast boat only takes twenty minutes to get to Capri from Sorrento. For more information about Capri go to http://www.caprionline.com
Recommended:
Yes
Best Suited For: Couples
Best Time to Travel Here: Mar - May
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