'''Anacapri''' is one of two towns in Capri. It's the second town of Capri with no sea views, but a fun place nonetheless

Get in

Get around

Unnecessary in this small town

See

  • '''Villa San Michele''' is the 19th century mansion of '''Axel Munthe''', a Capri personality, ?5, open daily 9:00-5:00
  • The '''St. Michael's Church''' has a beautiful tiled floor depiction of Adam & Eve, ?1, open daily 9:00-4:45, in town center
  • '''Capri Diorama''' in a courtyard near the Tourist Information office, is a large, painted model of the island. Avoid it between 2:00 & 3:00, when cruise ship crowds deluge it, on Via G. Orlandi, ?3, open daily 9:00-7:30, closed november to march. Telephone: 081-837-1169
  • Grotto Azzurra (Blue Grotto), see main Capri article
  • The '''Monte Solaro Chairlift''' goes up to the 1,900 ft. high summit of Mt. Solaro, with a commanding view at the top of the entire Naples bay. It takes 15 minutes up or down, ?6.50 round-trip, ?5 one way (you can hike for 40 minutes down from the summit), open daily in summer 9:30-5:00, last run down at 5:30, november to march last run at 3:30
  • The '''Faro Lighthouse''', reached by bus from Anacapri (2 an hour) is a great place to enjoy the sunset, along with its beach pool, and restaurants
  • Do

  • The '''Tourist Information''' office is on the pedestrian street near Piazza Vittorio, open monday to saturday 9:00-3:00, closed sunday, often closed november to Easter. Telephone: 081-837-1524
  • Buy

    Eat

    There are many roadside vendors and small restaurants.

    Drink

  • '''Cafe Michelangelo''', near the main square. A good spot for people watching - also does good light meals/lunches.
  • '''Cafe Nautilus'''. The best coffee in Anacapri!
  • '''The Green Lantern Bar''' just outside town on Via G. Orlandi for cocktails on the terrace, has a fabulous view of the Bay of Naples.
  • Sleep

    Bellavista, Casa Caprille, Villa Capri,Senaria, Loreley, La Porta, Due Pini Residence, Il Mulino, Da Gelsolmina Migliera

    Get out

  • Go to the rest of Capri, like a cruise around the rocks or '''Blue Grotto'''
  • Take a boat to Naples, or the ruined Roman towns of Pompeii or Herculaneum.
  • Go to the neighboring islands of Ischia & Procida
  • Go to the Amalfi Coast and the town of Sorrento
  • See Greek temples at Paestum