CAPRI

Capri Italy, favored destination for an international tourism, not only for its natural beauty, but also for its millennial history and a temperate climate, influenced by the sea (the average temperature is 13 ° C in winter and 26 ° C in summer). Emperor Augusto, visiting the island in the 29 BC, was the first to build a villa. After him many other emperors stayed there, such as Tiberius. After the island had for some time part of the Duchy of Naples. This is testified by the beautiful architecture of churches and monasteries that can be admired in the city center. Already in the second half of'700, many travelers were coming from North America, attracted by the Mediterranean island of Capri. In'800, then, the island was chosen by artists, intellectuals and writers who contributed to make a goal of Capri and a cosmopolitan edge.

What to see: The beaches are all small and nice in large part made up of pebbles and set among the rocks. But there are also other nice elengant beaches. Some are accessible only by boat.
Blue Grotto: is the main attraction of the of Capri island Italy. A natural cave plunged into the sea, characterized by of light effects reflected on the walls and water.
The Faraglioni: the first is attached to the coast and is called Stella (109 meters high). The second, smaller, is called simply Faraglione and is 81 meters high. The name of the last outside is Scopolo and is 104 meters high. They are also known as home of a variety of very rare lizard known as the 'blue lizard' because of its bluish color. In fact, slightly detached from the other three's the fourth faraglione, lower but more extended, said Monacone, perhaps for the past presence of a small colony of monk seals.
Villa Jovis: Palace of Tiberius emperor in Capri, the ruins of some sumptuous villas of the Roman emperors who stayed here. In particular Villa Jovis was the richest among those built by Tiberius: located at the top of Monte Tiberio, the architecture of the Villa is greatly influenced by the need of water supply. On the eastern and northern sides of the villa, where the view is better, are the lodgings of the emperor. Great was the architecture and the magnificence of the villa of which unfortunately remain only the bare walls because of the continuous removal of archaeological finds. Visiting Hours: Weekdays and holidays from 9:00 to one hour before sunset. Chiesa di Santa Maria del Soccorso: situated on the highest point of the Villa Jovis, dates back to the eighteenth century.
Chartreuse of San Giacomo: important symbol of the island dates back to 1371 by James Arcucci, Secretary of Queen Joanna I of Naples. The oldest is the church and the cloister, both trecenteschi; the cusp of the tower reveals the seventeenth-century origin. Inside, a collection of paintings from the seventeenth to the nineteenth century and cyclic exposures of ancient art and contemporary art. Hours: Visit daily: 9.00 - 14.00 Monday closed.
Port and Marina Grande: consists of a dock protected by two jetties, one Foraneo the crankshaft and the other sottoflutto, and divided into three areas: Commercial Port, Harbor and Dock.
Marina Piccola: with its beaches very caracteristic for the small bays and several beaches set among the rocks of the beautiful bay of Marina Piccola.
Hospitality: all hotels in Capri, from luxury exclusive hotels to more simple family hotel and bed & breakfast b&b in Capri are testimony of how the hospitality has become over time, qualified, professional and very attentive to the needs of tourism.
Cuisine Restaurants and Wine: The Caprese kitchen bases its foundations on the plates of fish and vegetables, seasoned mainly with olive oil, it is a composite that derives from the fusion of the cuisine of coast and island seafood. Could not find alongside the tomato with the garlic, vegetables with pasta, the products of sea and land. Do not miss the basic dishes of Mediterranean cuisine such as ravioli Capresi, caprese salad with tomato and mozzarella, caprese cake with chocolate and almonds and finally the fresh Limoncello di Capri and famous wines of Vinicola Tiberio of Anacapri.
Shopping: Once in Capri you must take a walk through the famous shopping streets of Capri, from the famous Piazzetta in via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Camerelle and among the many streets of the center, you will have the pleasure to discover various local products and shops of local artisans.
Getting Here: The isle of Capri can be reached by ferry and hydrofoil from Naples and Sorrento. Access by sea from Naples are possible from both the Molo Beverello (by ferry and hydrofoil). From Molo Beverello there are many frequent trips, the ferry takes 75 minutes to reach the island, the ship 50 minutes and fast hydrofoil just 45 minutes. By plane: Capodichino Airport of Naples. The connections to the port are insured by ALIBUS line (departures from Piazza Municipio). Taxis are outside the terminal.