Capri

Why Capri is special
This Italian island is a widely popular getaway for the rich and famous. For the rest of us, it has a gorgeous landscape and setting.

Best months to visit Capri
May to October
They are the two best months. The weather is nice and the tourist count is relatively low.

Top 7 must sees
Don't miss these:

• Blue Grotto
  Water inside this coastal cave becomes jewel-like turquoise-blue.
  
• La Piazzetta
  The charming "Little Square" in Capri Village is lined with designer boutiques and cafes.
• Villa Jovis
  The ruins of the palace where Tiberius ruled the Roman Empire for a decade.
• Farraglioni
  The postcard icon of Capri. Small jagged rock islands poke out of the sea.
• Villa San Michelle
  Spectacular bird's eyeview of the port and northern coastline.
• Anacapri Village
  Smaller, less expensive, and more casual than Capri Village.
• Marina Grande and Piccola
  Two ports on opposite sides of the island.

Correctly pronouncing the island's name
Many visitors mispronounce Capri by accenting the second instead of the first syllable. It is pronounced CAH-pree, not cah-PREE.

More Capri tips & insights
Advice on visiting the Blue Grotto
My three Blue Grotto tips will likely save you disappointment:

• Go on sunny days
  The water is lit dramatically by underwater refracting sunrays when the sun is out.
  
• Go early or late in the day
  Midday-tourist demand creates boat gridlock and long waits at the grotto entrance.
• Assess sea conditions
  Don't take or book a trip when the water is choppy. Boats can reach the Blue Grotto's entranceway but cannot get inside the cave.

Daytrip versus stay over
Capri thrives with daytrippers because it's an easy 45-minute hydrofoil ride from Naples and Sorrento. Stay-over visitors get to enjoy a more peaceful, enjoyable Capri in the early morning and late afternoon during the peak season.

Wear comfortable shoes
There's going to be a lot of uphill walking. The island is the top part of a steep mountain jutting out of the sea.

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