Capri

Capri is a limestone island in the Gulf of Naples that stretches 6 kilometers in length and reaches 589 meters (1,932 feet) at its highest point on Monte Solaro. Steep cliffs surround most of the coastline, while two protected harbors at Marina Grande and Marina Piccola provide access from the water.

Emperor Tiberius moved the administration of the Roman Empire here in 27 AD and governed from Villa Jovis until his death. The rediscovery of the Blue Grotto in 1826 transformed the island into a retreat for European artists and writers.

Local shoemakers in small workshops still craft leather sandals by hand, following methods passed down through families for generations. Morning coffee at the piazzetta remains a social ritual, where residents gather to chat and watch the daily rhythm of island life unfold.

Ferries run multiple times daily from Naples and Sorrento throughout the year, with additional routes to the Amalfi Coast during summer months. A chairlift carries visitors from Anacapri village to the summit of Monte Solaro for wide views across the entire island and sea.

The Faraglioni rock formations rise from the water along the southern coast and form natural arches that provide habitat for rare blue lizards. These small reptiles live nowhere else in the world and evolved their color over time in the isolated rocky environment.

Location: Metropolitan City of Naples

Capital city: Capri

Elevation above the sea: 589 m

Part of: Campanian Archipelago

Address: Capri, Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy

GPS coordinates: 40.55000,14.23333

Latest update: January 12, 2026 09:31