The isle of Capri Italy for cruisers

It’s true… with less than about 12 hours to spend out in the port when docked in Naples, deciding on which one or two destinations to see can be a bit of a cruise guest’s nightmare.

But we never had that problem… even after dozens of times, the isle of Capri Italy never ceased to delight and inspire and we kept coming back for our dose of inspiration only a place like Capri can offer.

Only about 50 minutes ride with a fast hydrofoil or Capri ferry boat from Naples, it makes for a perfect half-day trip away from the pollution and craziness of Naples.

Good thing is that visiting Capri can easily be combined with seeing another vacation destination such as Sorrento Italy too. Or, some prefer to spend the rest of the day in Naples itself.

The isle of Capri Italy in the Tyrrhenian sea is a smallish island of only 4 square miles (10 square kilometres) and with only about 13 000 inhabitants.

For such a small island, with no major sights to offer to a regular photo-snapping tourist, it has made quite a big mark in history…and you can read all about it in our article Capri history

Even back in Roman times, the isle of Capri Italy was favoured by emperors who started building their villas here.

At the end of the 19th and the beginning of the 20th Ct, the isle of Capri Italy became a favourite haunt (for some even a more permanent place to live) of many an industrialist, painter, writer, aristocrat, scientist and diplomat who owned or rented villas here.

Many of the artists who stayed here spread the fame of the little island in their works… paintings, novels, short stories and even music pieces.

They all tried to convey this feeling of magic around you the moment you step on its ground… something you can not quite describe in words and is probably a mixture of the sea-salt breeze coming from the clear blue sea, scents of jasmine and lemons infusing the air and songs of the sirens that used to live on the island still flowing in the wind…

In the 50s and 60s, the mystical and lush isle of Capri Italy was a playground for many celebrities, royalties, movie stars, artists… it was the epitome of La Dolce Vita, a place full of glitz and glamour!

Celebrities of today cannot resist the charms of Capri either, and it is still a playground of the rich and famous, the setting of many a fashion shoot and a place where paparazzi wait behind every corner!

For a cruise guest, a visit to Capri town for a couple of hours can make a nice break from the usual big destinations. What's really great, Capri attractions are easy to see on your own with a little help of our Capri map!

Although we cannot promise you it will be less crowded than other destinations you might have been to on your itinerary (on the contrary, this little town is flooded with tourists), it still has the air of peace and slow living around it.

In our article What to do in Capri you will find out about everyone's favorite activities on this island...just taking your time, enjoying the views, having a cappuccino on its central square (the Piazzetta), admiring the facades of the grand hotels and windows of the luxury shops. After all Capri shopping is a must! As you can already see, Capri will be on the list of your places to come back to one day!

Aaah, la dolce vita!

CAPRI ARTICLES TABLE OF CONTENTS:

GETTING FROM NAPLES TO CAPRI- there are 2 ways of getting from Naples to Capri and we'll help you chose the one that fits you best.

CAPRI FERRY AND HYDROFOIL- What's the difference between a Capri ferry and a Capri hydrofoil? Find out how to go about taking a hydrofoil to Capri on your own!

GETTING TO CAPRI TOWN FROM MARINA GRANDE- How to get from Capri waterfront, Marina Grande, to the top of the cliff where the Capri town is.

TOP 12 CAPRI ATTRACTIONS - PART 1- What to see in Capri town: from piazzas and churches to shopping areas.

TOP 12 CAPRI ATTRACTIONS - PART 2- Learn about Capri town attractions: Via Camerelle, Augustus Gardens etc.

CAPRI MAP- Map of Capri town attractions and Marina Grande- the port of Capri!

FARAGLIONI CAPRI- What makes 3 ancient rocks of Capri so unique?

TRAVEL TO CAPRI - FEEL LIKE A CELEBRITY- Find out what makes all the celebrities so crazy about this little piece of land in the Tyrhhenian sea and keeps them coming back to it.

WHAT TO DO IN CAPRI IN A DAY- If you're visiting Capri for a few hours only, this article will show you what Capri town is all about.

CAPRI SHOPPING AND BEST BUYS- Capri shopping is famous world-wide, find out what the best buys are!

CAPRI HISTORY IN 10 EASY STEPS- Learn basics of the magic island's history.

THE ISLE OF CAPRI ITALY - MYTHS AND LEGENDS- The bay of Naples and Capri island are the setting of many a myth, find out which!

CAPRI ITALIA - CAPRI ATTRACTIONS AROUND THE ISLAND- Sights to see if you're spending the whole day on the isle of Capri

CAPRI BLUE GROTTO- How to go about visiting the Blue Grotto, where to take the tour, cost of visit...