Capri is a small, mountainous island located off the southern coast of the Gulf of Naples, became famous for her beauty in the time of the Roman Republic. During the empire was visited by Julius Caesar as a place of residence chosen by the emperor Tiberius.
On its surface, which is just over the 10 square kilometers, the visitor will find paradise landscapes formed by towering cliffs, two massifs (Monte Tiberius and Mount Solar), beautiful trees and the blue Mediterranean waters.
The small size of the island allows visitors to cross it on foot as a whole. During these pleasant walks you can see the buildings and ruins that testify to the importance of old was the island of Capri as a center of relaxation and pleasure.
The Blue Grotto, one of the samples most impressive natural beauties of the region, with its maritime access and cave walls reflecting the deep blue sea.
In the past, the ancient Romans had the Blue Grotto as a place of unusual beauty and mystical powers in the mid-nineteenth century was rediscovered by a German painter and since then thousands of tourists have visited the natural spectacle of the cave.
The island is reached by boarding a ferry at the port of Naples to the port of Marina Grande, located near the town of Capri. Once there, take a funicular to move to the center of this picturesque city.
The second center of the island is Anacapri, a village nestled in the mountains. Since she can be reached by chairlift to the summit of Monte Solar (589 m), the highest point of the Isle of Capri, from which you access the stunning panoramic views.
The central Piazzetta of Capri, but retains its modest urban architecture, is filled with luxury boutiques, expensive restaurants, and paparazzi chasing celebrities.