Capri - Campania

Isola di Capri is an island in the Gulf of Naples, known for its naturally beautiful waters, caves, beaches, and cliff hikes. The summer is the worst time to go. Capri has been inhabited since the Paleolithic Age , followed by the Greeks, then Emperors Augustus and Tiberius.

The two towns on Capri are known as Capri proper and Anacapri. To get to Capri proper, use the funicular, unless you want to take the one-hour hike. Anacapri has cheaper hotels and is much less packed than the town itself. Specialties include delicious local mozzarella in the famous insalata caprese.

Sights
The main attraction is La Grotta Azzurra, the Blue Grotto, perhaps the most famous cave in all of Italy. Unless you swim there-which is possible-you must take the costly boat ride. The water there appears to glow and make the walls shimmer with blue. Follow the hiking trails for lovely panoramic views of the island. Villa San Michelle is a villa in Anacapri worth seeing for its sculptures, 17th-century furniture, and gardens with outdoor concerts.

Villa Jovis can be reached by walking about an hour from Capri proper. It's a Roman villa which can now be toured in all its ruined glory-the bathrooms, the living quarters, the gardens, and the halls.

Transportation
The island is accessible by a ferry or hydrofoil from Marina Grande. There are buses between the port and the towns.