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The island of Capri is one of the most picturesque and most visited of Campania. Its beauty and fame are known from ancient times when the ancients were linked to the myths of Odysseus and the Sirens and still attracts many visitors who are its breathtaking views of the most sought after destination. The island is karstic, separated from the mainland by a narrow, and has a number of reliefs including that of Anacapri, which is the principal. The sea from which emerges is particularly deep, the coasts are rugged, rugged and rich in caves, among which the most famous is the Blue Grotto, but what is most striking, overlooking the sea, are the famous cliffs, small rocky islets the most varied forms, which seem to emerge from the deep blue waters and pointed toward the sky.
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The most important center of the island is Capri, accessible from the landing of Marina Grande by bus, taxi or cable car. The hub of town, characterized by homes with terraces and pergolas, is the famous Piazzetta, nickname of the tiny Piazza Umberto I, an outdoor seating area in the center of tourist life mundane. The dominating the baroque church of Santo Stefano, with its domes inspired by Arab and a precious Roman mosaic floor from Villa Jovis. Right Arcucci Palace (home of the foundation Cerio) dating back to 1372. One of the most remarkable achievements of Capri is the monumental complex of the Certosa di San Giacomo. Gorgeous view of the Faraglioni, nel'300 was built and expanded in 600. Despite the numerous remakes, the original lines are preserved particularly in the medieval extrados vaults typical of Capri. Do not close are the gardens of Augustus, from which you can enjoy a magnificent view of the Faraglioni rocks and Marina Piccola. The park is crossed by paths and stairways, is a green oasis with a scenic lookout. From the gardens you will reach Marina Piccola along the Via Krupp, a winding path down to the sea. Offering breathtaking glimpses of views on the sea and the Faraglioni. The most famous walk of Capri is the one that leads to the viewpoint of Tragara, shady square with a view of the Faraglioni rocks and Marina Piccola. Under Tragara begins the road that descends to the Faraglioni, the three famous rocks. The first star, attached to the coast, is 109 meters high, Stack The middle 81 meters, the third called Scopolo, is 104 meters high and is inhabited by a rare blue lizard. Breathtaking scenery vegetation surrounding lussoreggiante also accompany you along the beaten from Capri to the Arco Naturale, scenic rock arch overlooking the sea. With a staircase to reach the Cave of Matermania impressive natural cavern consagrato perhaps already in Roman times to the worship of Cybele, Magna Mater of the Latins. Set in the rocky landscape of Masullo's Villa Malaparte. Built at the end of the thirties by architect Adalberto Libera for writer Curzio Malaparte and yet strikingly modern in its eccentric design. On the northeastern point of the island is immense Villa Jovis, the most conspicuous Roman on the island, built by the emperor Tiberius. You get there from Capri with a long promenade that passes the church of San Michele, along the panoramic park of Villa Astarita and conducts archaeological age. The magnificent ruins overlooking a magnificent view towards the Sorrentine Peninsula and overlooking a sheer drop of 330 meters. The so-called "leap of Tiberius", from which it is said that the Emperor had dispose of his victims. The villa is a huge palace on many levels, with the various functional parts (vestibule, spa area, servants quarters, private apartments of the emperor, local representation) grouped around a central core, occupied by a gigantic cistern. Anacapri are the ruins of another imperial villa, Damecuta. The other inhabited Anacapri, a more sober and collected center of Capri with gracious streets, white houses surrounded by greenery, quiet elegant hotels. The most significant monument is the church of San Michele, built nel'700 designed by Domenico Antonio Vaccaro: beautiful tiled floor. Here is the famous Villa San Michele, built on Roman ruins by Axel Munthe, the Swedish doctor and writer who lived for more than fifty years on the island. The writer set his novel, The Story of San Michele, helping to spread the fame of Capri. The villa, elegant and original houses eighteenth-century furnishings, art and Roman remains. The garden that surrounds it is a rare beauty. Anacapri depart from the chairlift and the trail to the summit of Monte Solaro (589 meters), the highest point on the island where you can enjoy a breathtaking view. A holiday in Capri is not really complete without a visit to the Blue Grotto, enchanted cavern which attracts visitors from all over the world. You get there by boat from Marina Grande to Anacapri or by land: in both cases, close to the cave is transfered onto small boats are able to penetrate the very narrow cave. Known to the Romans and rediscovered in 800, owes its charming atmosphere to a geological phenomenon that has resulted in the lowering of twenty meters, bringing the mouth almost below sea level. Filtered from the water, the light creates exceptional color: deep blue that lines of silvery reflections everything that is inside. Not very large (54 feet long, 14 wide and 30 high), the cave extends inward with the Pillar Gallery, full of stalactites. Blessed with enchanting coves and imposing cliffs, Capri has lovely bathing establishments perched on the rocks and some access to the sea from the sandy beaches. Plants on the rocky coast are the Faraglioni (walking distance from Tragara with a nice downhill through the pine forest) , and Anacapri to the Blue Grotto and the Lighthouse. Sandy beaches are Marina Grande, Marina Piccola and the Baths of Tiberius The best way to enjoy the sea of Capri and the incomparable scenery of its rocky coastline is a boat ride.
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