The Best to see and do on Capri Island in 1 day (Italy)

I have to admit that until I planned the trip I took not long ago to Naples and its surroundings, I was not aware of where the Capri island.

Of course I had heard of her, usual vacation destination of the jet set law wrapped in a fame of idyllic island for tourism.

But the truth is that I didn't know how to locate it on the map of Italy.

Where is the island of Capri

If the same thing happens to you as me, you should know that it is “stone throw” de Nápoles, specifically, a little less than one hour on a fast boat, Front of Sorrentine peninsula.

The proximity of the island will help you with the fact that, according to the Greek geographer Strabo, in its day the current island was joined to the aforementioned Sorrento land.

In that it differs from the Ischia island, to which also you arrive by boat from Naples, but which is of volcanic formation, and which currently maintains great thermal water activity.

It was precisely in the Antiquity when Capri It was already chosen as a vacation spot by the Roman upper class.

They are still on the island archaeological remains of Roman villasas Villa Jovis, one of the best preserved in Italy.

After later darker periods, the Capri island It resurfaced again at the end of the 19th century with the arrival of artists, writers and intellectuals.

And since the middle of the last century it also became fashionable among the aforementioned jet set.

If you want to feel like a member of the jet set or like an artist who searches Capri its pleasant climate and special charm of its corners, you must take a boat from the port of Naples, although you also have the option of crossing from Sorrento,

What to see and do on Capri sightseeing tour

After an hour of navigation you will arrive at the Marina Grande, the main island port.

Right there, as you walk off the boat, the barges offering excursions around the island will be waiting for you.

The Blue Grotto in Capri

On this excursion lasting about two hours you will see various scenic spots on the rugged coast of Capri, such as its famous Gruta Azul, an idyllic place where you can access the interior with a small boat.

Marina Grande port in Capri

If of course you are going to visit the island of Capri, it is worth taking a walk through the aforementioned Marina Grande, a corner that still maintains some of that charming atmosphere of a small Mediterranean port.

It was described by a 19th century writer as “a small beach full of stones, crowded with boats outside the shore, and a row of flat-roofed houses lined up facing the sea”.

The origins of Marina Grande as an access route to the Capri island They are very remote, since it was already a port used by the Romans in the time of Augustoyes alright Puerto Piccolo, on the southern shore of the island, precedes it in use to reach it.

From this picturesque port with numerous little boats and pickets multicolored houses that line its promenade, you can go up to the famous town of Capri, high on this mountainous island.

However Marina Grande It can also be a good place to eat on one of the restaurant terraces in the port.

As you can imagine, seafood dishes are the stars of the menu there.

Capri town

For go up to the town of Capri, if you want to feel the atmosphere of the jet set, the ideal is to do it aboard one of the curious white taxis, open and with a canvas roof.

But if you feel more in the earth, the option is ride the funicular which in 10 minutes takes you there.

Specifically, to one of the most beautiful corners of the island, a gazebo from where you have excellent views of scenery.

Already Capri You will walk through very narrow streets, surely very busy with tourists, where you will be able to see store windows of the most prestigious and exclusive brands.

Surely you will also want to stay in one of the exclusive hotels deciochescos that you will find in these streets.

If you do so, as a customer they will take your luggage in a small electric vehicle.

Viewpoints on the island of Capri

For your visit, you must follow the main alley to reach a path that takes you to the other side of the island.

Known as will swallow, this path leads you through various viewpoints from where you can see the most famous images of CapriWith its high cliffs and little rocky islets.

Without a doubt, the viewpoint Belvedere Cannone It's the best place.

Capri Natural Arch

Another notable corner that you can see during your excursion on the island of Capri is Natural Arch, large stone arch resulting from what was once a cave.

You also find the remains of the Charterhouse of San Giacomo, the reflection of the medieval era in Capri.

It is an old monastery founded in the 14th century in the place where there is supposed to have been a Roman Village.

Abandoned by the Carthusians in 1808, it later had various uses, such as a hospice or barracks, although it finally fell into disuse.

When planning your walk around the island of Capri, I advise you to take into account the departure time of the boat you plan to take to return to Naples,

I warn you that at the time of go down on the funicular There are long queues, so it is not easy to calculate how long it may take you to get back to the port.

Don't miss the boat...and be forced to stay in one of the luxurious hotels on the island.

Capri boat tour from Naples

If you are in Nápoles and instead of going on your own you prefer to sign up for a complete tour to the island of Capri with guide in Spanish, you have a boat excursion in which first thing in the morning they will pick you up at your hotel to go to the port of naples.

After arriving at the island in 45 minutes, you will continue sailing through the main corners of its coast, as with the boat you will pass through its famous sea ​​grottoes, such as the Gruta Azul, By the Natural Arch and for the stacks, the three most famous rocks on Capri.

You will have time to swim and practice snorkel, as well as four free hours for visit the town of Capri and its main corners, with a total duration of the excursion of 8 hours.

Tour to Capri from Rome

Now, if you are visiting Rome and would like visit capri, but not on your own, you can sign up for a Capri excursion from Rome.

In this day trip to Capri which will take you 14 hours, they will pick you up at your hotel around 7,30:XNUMX in the morning and by bus they will take you to Naples, where you will take the ferry to Capri.

Upon arriving at Marina Grande You will have an hour to visit this beautiful port or, optionally, sign up for a boat trip to see the Gruta Azul.

Then by minibus you will visit Anacapri, the highest part of the island, with the best panoramic views, and the town of Capri.

Finally, around 20,30:XNUMX p.m. you will arrive in Rome.

Map: how to get to Capri

La Capri island It is located about 50 minutes away fast ferry from Naplesa price 23-24 euros.