Capri

Capri has always been something of a paradise for pleasure-seekers. Among the first to be captivated by it’s beauty were the Romans. Augustus visited Capri on his return to Italy from his victory over Anthony and Cleopatra; instantly taken by it’s beauty. He then exchanged the island for Ischia which was already in his possession.

The centre of Capri town is small, chic and quaint with little white houses, cobbled passageways and where some of the most exclusive designers have boutiques If you are not interested in these, you can visit the Duomo built in the 17th Century and the Gardens of Augustus. The Villa Jovis, a 45 minutes walk from the town, was the home of the Emperor Tiberius toward the end of his reign. Combine a visit to the ruins with a grim Salto di Tiberio, the cliff from which the emperor was supposed to have flung his enemies.

The little town of Anacapri is known for Villa San Michele, immortalised by Axel Munthe in the Story of San Michele Of great natural beauty are the Grotta Azzurra and the Faraglioni – take a boat from Marina Grande.

Summer Season:
75 minutes by boat 35 minutes by Jet boat

Winter Season:
1 hour to Sorrento and then 30 minutes by Jet boat: 5 hours to visit the island