Villa Jovis was the largest and most sumptuous of 12 Roman villas commissioned by Roman Emperor Tiberius (AD14–37) on Capri, and his main island residence…
Must see attractions in Capri
- Top ChoiceVilla Jovis
- Top ChoiceSeggiovia del Monte Solaro
Sitting in an old-fashioned chairlift above the white houses, terraced gardens and hazy hillsides of Anacapri as you rise to the top of Capri's highest…
- VTop ChoiceVilla Lysis
This beautifully melancholic art-nouveau villa is set on a clifftop on Capri’s northeast tip and was the one-time retreat of French poet Jacques d…
- VTop ChoiceVilla San Michele di Axel Munthe
The former home of Swedish doctor, psychiatrist and animal-rights advocate Axel Munthe, San Michele di Axel Munthe should be included on every visitor’s…
- CChiesa di San Michele
Anacapri’s chief building is famous for its handsome floor, a veritable work of art depicting the Adam and Eve story in multicoloured tiles. So masterful…
- BBagni di Tiberio
This pebble beach is home to the island's most popular beach club (entry €20), where you can swim amid the ruins of a Roman villa. It's a 10-minute walk…
- Grotta Azzurra
Capri’s most famous attraction is the Grotta Azzurra, an unusual sea cave illuminated by an otherworldly blue light. The easiest way to visit is to take a…
- CCertosa di San Giacomo
Founded in 1363, this substantial monastery is generally considered to be the finest remaining example of Caprese architecture and today houses a school,…
- MMonte Solaro
Rising 589m above Anacapri, Monte Solaro is Capri’s highest point. To get to the top, you can either take the seggiovia (chairlift) from Piazza Vittoria…
- GGiardini di Augusto
As their name suggests, these gardens near the Certosa di San Giacomo were founded by Emperor Augustus. Rising in a series of flowered terraces, they lead…
- PPiazza Umberto I
Located beneath the 17th-century clock tower and framed by see-and-be-seen cafes, this showy, open-air salon is central to your Capri experience,…
- MMarina Piccola
Little more than a series of private bathing facilities, Marina Piccola is on the southern side of the island, directly south of Marina Grande. A short…
- CCasa Rossa
The striking Moroccan-style ‘Red House’ was built by American colonel John Clay MacKown in 1876. Constructed around a 16th-century defensive tower, the…
- BBelvedere di Migliera
This panoramic platform, reached via a 30-minute walk along a paved path from Anacapri, has spectacular sea views. From Piazza Vittoria, take Via…
- AArco Naturale
This imposing natural arch is a 1.3km walk east from Piazza Umberto I, down Via Matermània and Via Arco Naturale. Dating back to the Paleolithic era and…
- IIsole Faraglioni
These three limestone pinnacles rise vertically out of the sea just south of the Belvedere di Tragara, from where you can admire them. Measuring 109m, 81m…
- SSpiaggia di Faro
The most 'local' beach on Capri, Spiaggia di Faro is by the lighthouse and away-from-the-action, and known for its wonderful sunsets. There are a couple…
- MMarina Grande Beach
Capri’s best beach is at Marina Grande, where you'll find a little sand among the pebbles; unsurprisingly, it's perennially popular with families. From…
- BBelvedere di Tragara
This well-loved lookout, 15 minutes walk from Piazza Umberto I, has heady views of the Isole Faraglioni. Steps near the belvedere lead down to a small…
- CChiesa di San Costanzo
This is the island’s oldest church and the only real sight around the marina. Dating from the 5th century, the whitewashed chiesa is dedicated to the…