How to get to Capri from Naples
The only possible option is a ferry. About 25 ferries ply this route per day, some are seasonal or only on certain days.
The Naples – Capri route is served by three ferry companies: Caremar , NLG and Snav . For a tourist, there is no difference between the last two in terms of price or travel time – on average, a ticket costs 21-23 €, and the journey lasts 50 minutes.
Caremar offers trips lasting from 1 hour to 1 hour 20 minutes, and the cost of the trip is reduced accordingly – to 14-20 € depending on the chosen ferry.
NLG and Snav ferries depart from Molo Beverello, while Caremar departs from Calata Porta di Massa. In fact, there is no difference either – these are two places in the same port at a distance of 1 km from each other, only the first will be directly opposite the Castel Nuovo castle, and the second – a little further north.
You can see the detailed schedule here , current prices here .
The two largest villages on the island of Capri are the eponymous Capri and Anacapri, the port is located in the village of Marina Grande in the northern part of the island. It is less than a kilometer from the port to the center of the village of Capri.
A map of the Capri bus service is presented below. The island is not even driven by buses, but minibuses with a capacity of 8-12 people. The cost of the trip when buying a ticket from the driver is €2.50.
The schedule of buses and funiculars for all active routes to Capri can be viewed here – select the required route on the left.
The island itself is mountainous, so the roads are very narrow and winding, like snakes. In this regard, tourists are often advised to prefer a rented car to walking – the island is tiny!
And as a note to those who like to soak up the sun on the beach – precisely because of the mountains and hills, there is a real disaster with the beaches. Not only are there once or twice – that’s all, they are also very crowded during the season.
But we will suggest a couple of options;)
What to see in Capri?
- Luxury yacht – there will be at least 2 crew members on board depending on the size of the yacht.
All listed vessels can be rented without a boat license. If you are afraid to sail on your own, you can take a guide or order a private excursion.
This pleasure costs from €70 for 2 hours (€150 per day) on a Lancia boat. Renting a yacht for the whole day will cost between 800-900 euros.
You can view all current prices and read details on the official website of the local tourism office.
The Blue Grotto of Capri
Like any self-respecting mountainous island, Capri has a beautiful grotto – the first place to go on a boat rental from the port.
But due to the fact that the cave has a single entrance and there is little light in the cave, the water that flooded it casts a rich blue color. The mainsail itself is quite small – 60 by 25 mm, and due to the fact that the entrance to it is low, it will not be possible to raft here in stormy weather.
How to get there: by rented boat in the port or
Opening hours : daily from 9:00 to 17:00, check the weather forecast here in advance
Excursion price : €14
Farallion Rocks
Despite the fact that such rock formations are not uncommon in nature, the Farallion rocks have somehow become the most famous business card of the island. There are three rocks in total, and the locals gave each name – Stella, Mezzo and Scopolo.
Skopolo rock is the only place in the world where such beautiful blue lizards live. Perhaps it was the need to blend in color with the sea and sky that led to the fact that the lizards here acquired such a beautiful color.
Gora Solaro
The most beautiful views of Capri open from here. The funicular takes everyone up the mountain from Piazza Vittoria to Anacapri, the climb takes only 12 minutes.
Locals nicknamed the mountain Acchiappanuvole. The top is often covered by a thick blanket of fog, usually in the evenings and especially often in autumn. If you got here just in foggy weather, then you can just wander along the hiking trails.
Above the village of Anacapri rises the peak of Monte Solaro. At 589 meters above sea level, the mountain is the highest point on Capri and the best place for views of the island and far beyond – weather permitting. As one of Monte Solaro’s nicknames is Acchiappanuvole (cloud catcher), you’re lucky if you can see well. The temperature difference between the sea and the cliffs causes the warmer sea air to condense into a thick blanket of fog, and in the mornings and afternoons you often can’t see the summit at all. But on a beautiful spring day, the sky was clear and the mountain was calling. And since I’ve always loved climbing to the top of tall buildings to see the view from above, I couldn’t resist this one.
I had read that there was a chair lift – or seggiovia – that took passengers from the town of Anacapri to the top of Monte Solaro, which sounded like a much better idea than the two kilometer walk uphill to the top. I have to admit, when I heard the chairlift, I was expecting something more, well, substantial. But instead there are small individual open wooden seats that you jump on and off as they move.
Chairlifts take you over the rooftops of Anacapri’s houses and over the gardens and orchards to the top. Although you’re never too far from the ground, you might want to avoid it if you don’t like heights, and make sure you keep a firm grip on your flip-flops and camera bags. But if you go up on your own, you can enjoy the views of Anacapri and the bay with only the hum of the chairlift and the chirping of birds to keep you company.
Arriving at the top, the wind hits you first, and the scenery second. Looking around in a 360º panorama, you will see the whitewashed houses that cover the hillsides of the city of Capri, the three rocks called Faraglioni that lie near the coast, and beyond to the Sorrento peninsula, the Gulf of Naples and the islands of Ischia and Procida. The landscape is filled with dramatic cliffs plunging into the sea, as well as windswept trees and scattered wildflowers. And all this is surrounded by many shades of blue sea and sky. Trails lead in all directions, so you can appreciate the view from all sides, and you may also come across the ruined 18th-century fort, Fortino di Bruto .
But it’s not all ruins here. In the 1950s, a resort called Canzone del Cielo was built on top, where visitors could swim or relax in the solarium while enjoying the views. It’s now unfortunately closed, but their old American bar has been converted into a cafe/bar with a terrace. You can find a spot to relax in a sun lounger with an ice cream or even better a glass of Prosecco, have a picnic under the trees or just lie back and admire these breathtaking views.
The chairlift from Anacapri to the top of Monte Solaro departs from Piazza Vittoria, where buses arrive from the city of Capri and the port of Marina Grande. It is open from 9:30 am to 3:30 pm from November to February, from 4:00 pm in March to April and from 5:00 pm from May to October. It costs €7.50 one way or €10 round trip and takes 13 minutes each way. Or, if you’re more energetic – or don’t like the look of the chairlift – then there’s a hiking trail that takes about an hour to the top.
Beaches of Capri
The island of Capri is a large rock in the middle of the sea, so those who prefer sandy beaches are unlikely to be happy. All without exception are suitable places for swimming on Capri – rocky slopes, gentle, sometimes steep. But the shores will delight vacationers with the purest water of a rich turquoise color.
Marina Piccola
This is a small free beach in the bay of the same name. Swimming here is a pleasure, but there is practically nowhere to lie down and sunbathe. But there is a small reception – you can have lunch in a cafe on the shore and use the sunbeds on the terrace for free.
Marina Grande
If you don’t want to go far from the villages, you can go sunbathing in the port of Marina Grande, or rather on the beach fenced off from the port. Despite the constant movement of watercraft near the beach, the water somehow always remains incredibly clean. You can sunbathe on free sunbeds.
Palacco a Mare
The beach of Palazzo a Mare, known today as Bagni di Tiberio, is located in the northern part of the island of Capri. It is interesting and famous because not far from it, on the seashore, is the ancient favorite residence of Octavian Augustus, which is still called the Palatium. Nearby are fascinating remains of a large Roman building with ports, aquariums and imperial buildings. It is a picturesque beach of dark gravel mixed with sand, dominated by a high cliff that also protects ancient vestiges. The beach also serves as a haven for several rowing boats in the area. The sea is beautiful, bright turquoise, crystal and transparent, with depths that quickly become great.
You can reach this beach near Marina Grande by boat or on foot. This is a relatively gentle pebble beach, and here you can already stretch out on the sunbeds right next to the water.
Фаральйони ( L uigi of Faraglioni )
One of the Faraglioni rocks is still connected to the island by a thin strip of land, on which a tiny private beach is equipped. You can get here by a shuttle boat that departs from Marina Piccola Bay. The same boat takes tourists back in the evening.
Beach at Punta Carena Lighthouse (Lido del Faro)
One of the few places where you can safely enter the water around Anacapri. The place is unlikely to be suitable for recreation with children – the water is very deep, and they go down there by a ladder leading from the main terrace. Free beach.
Hotel Da Gelsomina Migliera
In the Punta Karena lighthouse area is Hotel Da Gelsomina, which has a large outdoor pool, bar and sea views. The peculiarity is that the pool is open not only for hotel guests, but also for anyone who wants to.
You can contact the hotel in advance to have a free bus pick you up to the center of Anacapri. He can take you back later. Details here .