A Trip to the Italian island of Capri
Capri, Italy (ISO 400, 58 mm, f/4.0, 1/4000 s)
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Capri is arguably one of the most famous parts of Italy. It is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea off the Sorrento Peninsula and is a common stop over for those departure to/from the Amalfi Coast. It has been known to be a resort town ever since the Roman Republic existed. In those times, Romans called Capri βGoat Islandβ. Human presence on the island dates back to Neolithic times and the Bronze Ages.
Those wishing to see Capri are usually craving high end shopping, beautiful natural scenery, and elegant island towns. Indeed you can find all of these on the island, but for those wishing for a quieter destination, there are parts of the island where you can find this as well.
If you are around this part of Italy anyway, it would be a huge mistake to not explore Naples or the Amalfi Coast, which are both short boat rides away from Capri. This is a blog post on some of the best spots to see on the island of Capri.
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How to get to Capri
The closest and most convenient international airport to Capri is Naples-Capodichino International Airport (NAP).
You can get to Capri by taking a ferry from Naples. Specifically, the ports of Molo Beverello as well as Calata Porta di Massa offer ferry service to Capri, depending on the ferry company. The trips to the island are more frequent from April to October but ferries go there year round. We were able to buy our ferry tickets 5 minutes before departure but you can also get them in advance online. The latter may in fact be the better option if you intend on coming during peak tourist season in the warm weather months.
If you are in the Amalfi coast, you can also book a ferry from Amalfi to Capri directly.
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Here are some places to check out while in Capri:
Blue Grotto - Grotta Azzurra
The Blue Grotto is a sea cave, known for its blue glow once youβre inside, illuminated by the sunlight passing through the underwater portion of the cave. The effect of this is amazing and visually stunning. I couldnβt get the best photos of it inside but I certainly tried. The cave is about 50 meters long and 150 meters deep. The entrance to get inside of it though is only about 1 by 2 meters, requiring entry at low tide and with visitors ducking down low in their vessel.
Unfortunately swimming in the Blue Grotto is forbidden! You can find many different tour boats going to the Blue Grotto from the main harbor in Capri.
Blue Grotto, Capri, Italy
White Grotto - Grotta Bianca
Another Grotto in Capri is translated to the White Cave. This name is taken from the white color of the rock formations that hang on the ceiling of the cave. The cave is easier to enter than the Blue Grotto with a ceiling about 24 meters high. The cave itself splits into a lower and upper cave, whereby only the lower cave can only be accessed. Trips to the White Grotto are also available through many tour operators on Capri.
Capri, Italy (ISO 400, 105 mm, f/4.0, 1/4000 s)
Green Grotto - Grotta Verde
Lastly, you have the Green Cave, or the Grotta Verde. This one is a bit harder to get to and even identify. The name comes from a combination of the sunlight, illuminating the blue water along with the yellow hues of solid deposits on the cave sides and roof, mixing together to form green. If you are very determined to see it, it is best to go on a calm day.
Castello Barbarossa
Castello Barbarossa is a ruin and ornithological station, named after the Ottoman Kapudan Pasha Hayreddin Barbarossa. He is known for storming the castle during Ottoman conquest in 1535, then destroying it some years later in 1544. The original date of castle construction is unknown but thought to have existed at least in the 10th century.
Capri, Italy (ISO 400, 98 mm, f/4.0, 1/4000 s)
Forte Orrico
This fortress forms a group of forts on the island of Capri. This fort is the northernmost and connected to other forts via the Path of the Forts, a scenic hiking route that is popular amongst locals and tourists.
Mesola Fort
The Mesola Fort is another stop along the Path of the Forts and is also referred to as the Campitiello Fort. They were built in the 19th century.
Capri, Italy (ISO 400, 16 mm, f/4.0, 1/5000 s)
Osservatorio Solare
This observatory building dates back to the 1960s and is a small estatethat was used as a solar physics observatory, laboratory, and residence. The location itself is one of the best on all of Capri.
Villa of Jupiter - Villa Jovis
The Villa of Jupiter is a Roman palace built by emperor Tiberius, finished in 27 AD. It is one of 12 Tiberian villas on Capri and is certainly the largest. During its heyday, it is surmised that the villa covered many terraces and spread around 7,000 square meters. Reconstructions of the villa also point to typical 1st century Roman architecture being instituted.
Capri, Italy
