The Isle of Capri is famed as a classy and beautiful holiday destination. It’s an island of myths, ranging through Sirens charming seafarers, ancient Roman orgies, dreamy seaviews, 1950s celebrities in big sunglasses, and lazy summer evenings spent browsing in exclusive boutiques alongside the world’s elite.

Capri is an island of many contrasts. For rushed daytrippers, it is a crowded maze of expensive boutiques. For celebrities and the ultra-rich, a point of rendezvous. For historians, it is the palace-island of the Emperor Tiberius, dotted with neglected Roman remains. Walkers can step out along scenic short walks. For leisurely holidaymakers, it can present all this and more, along with staggering views and blue, blue sea. It is a dream honeymoon destination.

About Capri

Capri is a rocky island off the shores of the southern Italian region of Campania. It lies at the southern edge of the Bay of Naples, beyond the Sorrentine peninsula (where you’ll find mainland Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast). English people generally mispronounce the name of the island – it’s not C’pree as in Ford, but CAPri, with the stress on the first syllable .

Get to Capri

Regular ferries run to Capri from Naples and Sorrento. In Naples, ferries and hydrofoils embark from Molo Beverello (near Piazza Municipio) and Molo Mergellina (near the railway station of the same name). Journey time is approximately 40 minutes with a hydrofoil and 1hr 20 mins with a ferry. A bus service (called Alibus) takes you directly from Naples Capodichino Airport to Molo Beverello. When you arrive at the port, check the departures board to see which company is operating the next fast service, then queue at the ticket kiosk for that company. The trip from Sorrento is shorter, and there are plenty of crossings a day to cater for daytrippers. There are additional seasonal ferry services from the Amalfi Coast, calling at Positano and Amalfi.

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Destination Capri How to arrive

How do I get to Capri? By sea, of course!   Hydrofoils and ferries depart from Naples and Sorrento and occasionally, in the summer, from Positano, Salerno and Ischia too.

For much of the year, only those vehicles belonging to residents are allowed to circulate on Capri. Cars are of little use on the island, much of which is closed to traffic anyway and, whatever the time of year, you would be wise to leave your wheels on the mainland.

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SAM Helicopters

Arrive in style, fly with SAM

Fast, safe, reliable: the three words which best describe SAM Helicopters, company specializing in helicopter excursions and transfers between the Island of Capri, Naples and the Amalfi Coast.

Add precious time to your holiday

Choose to travel to Capri with SAM Helicopters and, not only will you  experience the thrill of flying over some of the world’s most beautiful land and seascapes, you’ll gain additional time to enjoy your vacation on the island too!

Flying over Capri and beyond

SAM Helicopters excursions from Capri commence at the Damecuta heliport in Anacapri, from where spectacular flights over the  Bay of Naples, the archaeological sites of Pompei and Herculaneum, the Royal Palace of Caserta, Positano and Amalfi commence.

The sky’s the limit

SAM Helicopters operates flights linking the Island of Capri with the principal cities of central Italy, including Rome, Florence, Perugia and Assisi, and all the major tourist destinations in Sicily and Sardinia.

Via Olmo, 24 -Bellizzi

Tel. 800 915012 ,,  +39 0828 354155,  Fax +39 0828 354211
info@flywithsam.it

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hotel

Punta Tragara hotel

Via Tragara, 57       – 80073 Capri (Napoli)

    Tel. +39 081 8370844       – Fax +39 081 8377790

info@hoteltragara.it

 www.hoteltragara.com

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J.K. Place Capri hotel

Via Prov. Marina Grande, 225       – 80073 Capri (Napoli)

      Tel. +39 081 838 4001       – Fax +39 081 837 0438
info@jkcapri.com

 www.jkcapri.com

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Capri Tiberio Palace

Via Croce 11-15 80073 Capri
Phone: +39 081 97.87.111

info@tiberiopalace.com

www.tiberiopalace.com/

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Restaurant

L’Olivo Anacapri

Shopping

Canfora – Capri Sandals

The boutique Canfora was founded in 1946 by Amedeo, who created an amazing variety of sandals with hundreds of styles and an infinity of colours. They are all handmade with real leather and fabulous applications of costume jewelry. Today Amedeo’s daughters Angela and Rita and their family continue the tradition, adding a touch of originality to every annual collection.

Many famous customers have appreciated Canfora’s creations, among these the unforgettable Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. More than once late at night Amedeo opened the shop just for the first lady, letting her choose her favourite sandals, he made even one exclusively for her called “K”.

Other customers of international fame have been in the shop such as Grace Kelly, Princess Margareth, Princess Caroline, Soraya, Maria Callas, Oona Chaplin, Sofia Loren, Clark Gable, Humphrey Bogart, Dawn Addams, Anita Ekberg, Naomi Campbell and many others…..

Via Camerelle       – 80073 Capri (Napoli)

  Tel. +39 081 8370487       – Fax +39 081 8370487
info@canfora.com

 www.canforacapri.com

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Mariorita Store

Elegance and luxury: the words which best describe Mariorita, Capri Palace Hotel & Spa’s exclusive boutique. A veritable temple of style in which to find all the most prestigious names of Italian and international fashion: Valentino, Armani, Hugo Boss, Trussardi, Ice Berg,Versace, Vilebrequin and Moschino.

Although predominantly housing designer fashions, Mariorita also has a large department dedicated to Luxury Italian Handcraft, where to find pens by Tibaldi, Murano glassware by Carlo Moretti, leather bags by Tramontano, ties by Ulturale, office accessories by Markiaro and sandals made exclusively by Lugani.

Mariorita also stocks traditional Capodimonte ceramics and porcelain and exquisite items of inlaid furniture. Next to Mariorita, the Aquamarina boutique is dedicated to children’s fashion.

Piazza Vittoria       – 80071 Anacapri (Napoli)

  Tel. +39 081 8371426       – Fax +39 081 8373659
info@mariorita.com

www.mariorita.com

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Capri (Art and Photography)

www.prestel.com

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Umberto d’Aniello

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The Capri Review Magazine placed him alongside artists of the caliber of Fulvio Roiter, Mimmo Jodice and Helmut Newton as one of the finest photographers to have captured the island of Capri on film. His numerous one man exhibitions have included the “Amada Havana” at the Museum of Brescia, in 2000 and “Visione della Isola” at Munich’s Hartman Photo Gallery, in 2003.

Umberto d’Aniello’s photos have been used to illustrate “Footnote to Capri” (2003) and “La Jeunesse d’Amour” (2005)  by Normann Douglas, both editions published by “Edizioni La Conchiglia”’.

Capri is a extraordinary art photo book created by Yvonne Meyer-Lohr, with the vivid photographic masterpieces of Umberto D’Aniello and the stories by the Capri-born writer Claretta Cerio. A tribute to the island of Capri, edit, in 2007 by Prestel in Berlin, Munich, London and New York.

Via Nuova del Faro, 21 -CapriTel. +39 347 4715592
info@umbertodaniello.com

www.umbertodaniello.com

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What to do

Capri Piazzetta

It may be small, but it’s the most fashionable square in the world!

The islanders call it ”a chiazz”, or piazza. On the maps , Capri’s most famous square is called Piazza Umberto I. For the rest of the world it’s the Piazzetta. One thing everybody agrees on, is that it’s the heart of the island where, sooner or later, all those visiting Capri come to watch the world go by.

Facing onto the Piazzetta, you’ll find a newsagents, a small tourist information office and the town hall – this located directly opposite the flight of steps which lead up to the island’s ex-cathedral. The real protagonists are, of course, the pavement cafes; one for each corner of the piazza. This is where mere mortals get the chance to mingle with the stars of the silver screen, photogenically sipping their coffee or cocktail at one of the bars’ little whicker tables.

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Capri Grotta Azzurra

A magic no word or image could ever describe. It is a 60-metre-long, 25-metre-wide cavity; to get into it, you need to take one of the small rowing boats moored outside the cave; since the opening is very narrow, you will have to lie on the bottom of the boat to get into the grotto (in case the sea grows rough, boat service is suspended).

There is actually a bigger but completely submerged opening; this very underwater entrance allows the blue coloration of the water inside the grotto, due to a phenomenon of sunlight reflection. There is an almost surreal view in the inside, the transparency and the blue colour of the water give us the impression of navigating through a clear sky, and the boats seem to float on a fantastic universe.

The Blue Grotto has been known since the Roman times, and Emperor Tiberius chose it as his own personal nymphaeum (Roman monumental fountain, translator’s note) (the statues of pagan gods found on the bottom of the cave date back to the Roman times), later on almost nothing was known of the grotto, also because the fishermen of the island believed it to be haunted by evil spirits

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La Canzone del Mare

La Canzone del Mare has been part of the history of Capri ever since the 1950′s, when the British entertainer Gracie Fields fell in love with Marina Piccola and created what was soon to become the island’s most glamorous lido, on the bay’s sunny, sea edge terraces.

The bathing establishment’s super-accessorized beach cabins (equipped with air conditioning, telephone, internet connection and private bathroom), solarium, and American bar” are all situated in the vicinity of the main swimming pool. A second pool, with hydromassage facility, is situated in the most secluded corner of the establishment. Canzone del Mare also has its own ”private beach, with sun loungers and beach umbrellas.

Guests dining in the lido’s restaurant enjoy deliciously simple Mediterranean cuisine, prepared with the island’s abundant fish and sun-ripened fruit and vegetables, accompanied by an impressive selection of local wines. Canzone del Mare’s stylish Diva Suites have been designed to allow holidaymakers to experience the charm of Capri’s Bay of Marina Piccola, all day and all night long.

With its unbeatable views of the Faraglioni and ample in and outdoor event spaces, La Canzone del Mare is the perfect location in which to host an exclusive wedding reception, gala dinner, concert, or private party.

Via Marina Piccola, 93 -Capri

Tel. +39 081 8370104,  Fax +39 081 8377504
info@lacanzonedelmare.com

www.lacanzonedelmare.com

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da Gelsomina Migliera

In one of the most strikingly beautiful areas of the island of Capri, amidst the green countryside and vineyards of Anacapri, one finds Da Gelsomina with its fabulous panoramic swimming pool. Snacks are available from the poolside bar whilst those wishing to have something a little more substantial can dine at the establishment’s highly acclaimed restaurant, enjoying excellent food and the magnificent sea views from the light filled dining room and sunny terraces. At Da Gelsomina, guests can enjoy the finest local cuisine accompanied by the restaurant’s own wine, produced from the vines which can be seen from the property. Da Gelsomina also has a number of guest bedrooms. A shuttle service is available, all day, to and from Piazza Caprile in the center of Anacapri and Da Gelsomina’s restaurant and swimming pool.

Via Migliara, 72 -Anacapri

Tel. +39 081.8371499,  Fax +39 081.8371499
info@dagelsomina.com

www.dagelsomina.com

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Capri Time Boats

Capri Time Boats offers exclusive private boat tours around Capri. Our professional captains enthusiastically welcome you aboard their boats and take great pride in showing you the natural beauty of the island, from its most secret caves to the world famous Blue Grotto. No boat tour around the island would be complete without enjoying a refreshing swim in one of Capri’s many beautiful coves accessible only by sea.

Capri Time Boats has the newest luxury Itama 40‘ speed boat available in Capri for private transfers to and from the island or for exclusive boat tours around Capri to Sorrento, Positano, the Amalfi Coast, Ischia, Naples and beyond.

Each of Capri Time’s boats has a spacious sundeck with comfortable cushions and pillows, canopies for shade, outboard showers to rinse off salt water after swimming, clean towels, light snacks and cold beverages on board. Snorkels and masks are available upon request.

Via Truglio, 19/F (Marina Grande) -Capri

Tel. +39.081 3509173 (Italy); US Direct +1 281 764 1707

info@capritime.com

www.capritimeboats.com

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Absolute Yacht Charters

Sail the sea surrounding Capri, on a luxury yacht

Sail around Capri, along the Amalfi Coast and beyond, to the many magical destinations in the Mediterranean, by luxury motor yacht, romantic sailing boat or exclusive caicco.  The kind of stuff dreams are made of? The kind of cruise organized by Absolute Yacht Charters!

Capri and the Mediterranean

From the great Sicilian seaside city of Taormina to the Aeolian Islands, from the coast of Puglia’s Gargano to the crystal clear waters of Sardinia’s Emerald coast, from Portofino and Cinque Terre in Liguria to the legendary French Riviera: wherever you choose to sail, with Absolute Yacht Charters you’re in professional hands.

. US Toll Free:  800.600.6814 – Italy

Tel : +39 329 2149811
info@absoluteyachtcharters.com

www.absoluteyachtcharters.com

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