Just a half hour ride from Naples and about 40 minutes from Positano by hydrofoil, Capri is synonymous with impossible glamour, style, and celebrity.
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| Capri by night |
The island is exquisite, with so much to see and do, but most tourists barely make it out of the central Piazzetta.
If you are heading to Capri this summer, or ever, here are some things you do not want to miss.
8 Things To do In Capri
1. Buy World Famous Capri Sandals.
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| buy sandals in Capri at Schettino Calzature |
From the Piazzetta turn right and walk along via Roma to the Schettino sandal shop and visit my dear friend Aldo. He made sandals for Jackie Onassis, he makes sandals for me, and he has made sandals for readers of this blog from all around the world, so he might as well make sandals for you too!
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| My lovely friends Aldo and Lydia Schettino at their sandal shop in Capri |
(When you go in there make sure you tell them you read this blog – they love meeting my readers!)
Once you’ve bought your sandals it’s time to go explore the island.
2. Go For A Walk
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| walking in Capri |
My favorite thing to do in Capri is to walk. Even if you are here on a cruise and only have a few hours, go buy some sandals, then point yourself in any direction and walk. As soon as you are a couple of blocks from Central Piazzetta you will discover a whole different Capri, devoid of tourists and crowds. Discover the walkways, the homes, the Roman villas. Take in the staggering views and breathe in the heady scent of honeysuckle and lemons.
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3. Visit Villa San Michele, Anacapri
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| The view from Villa San Michele, Anacapri, Capri |
“My home shall be open in order to let in the sun, and the wind, and the voices of the ocean, like a Greek temple, and there shall be light, light everywhere!”
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| stroll along the walkways at Villa San Michele |
Axel Munthe’s home with it’s unbelievable panoramic view from the north eastern side of Anacapri is now a museum housing Roman and Egyptian artifacts. The museum is wonderful as are the gardens and the chapel, and the view of the Bay of Naples.
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4. Take a ride in a convertible taxi
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| taxis in Capri |
The taxis in Capri are like no other. They are all unusual looking convertibles, the Italian name for which translates to “decapitated”!
It’s fun to take a spin around the island in one of their taxis. From the Central Piazzetta take a taxi to Anacapri or to the Blue Grotto.
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5. Go To The Blue Grotto.
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| inside Capri’s Blue Grotto |
You have to go to the Blue Grotto when you are in Capri.
Take a taxi from the central piazza – the ride is lovely. You only actually spend about 2 minutes inside the grotto, but its a magical! If at all possible this should be on your must do list!
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6. Take A Boat Trip.
The most lovely way to see Capri is by boat. Take an excursion and see the island from the ocean. stop off at little beaches, have a swim, float around and be completely wowed.
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| Gianni’s Boat Excursions, Capri |
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| Gianni’s Boat Excursions Capri |
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7.Take The Chairlift To Monte Solaro
This is the highest point on the island and the views from up here are spectacular.
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| chair lift to Monte Solaro, Capri |
8. Hit The Beach
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| Da Luigi, Capri |
Make like a super star and get yourself some beach time, far from the madding crowd. From the Punta Tragara viewing point there is a little track that takes you to the rocks at the foot of the Faraglioni (the 3 giant rocks always associated with Capri). There are 2 private beach clubs, each with a wonderful restaurant, my personal favorite is Da Luigi.
The great thing is you don’t have to scale the mountain back up at the end of the day – both private beach clubs will boat shuttle you back to Marina Piccola.
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