On the southern coast of Italy sits the magical island of Capri. Mainland Italy is not a place you ever envision needing to ‘escape’ in search of culture and natural beauty. Still, Capri provides an escape for precisely that. A visit to Capri is the cherry on top of your holiday to Italy.
The island is small and is a similar size to the towns and cities dotted along the Amalfi Coast. However, there are a lot of fun things to do in Capri, and its size makes getting around a breeze. The island has more free beaches and boat tours than you can count, plus lots of history and literary culture.
This guide will cover all the best things to do in Capri. Whether you are a solo traveler, a family exploring together, or a couple looking for romantic things to do, Capri has lots to offer you.
Top things to do in Capri, Italy
The Amalfi Coast is one of the most popular places to visit in Italy. It is no surprise either, as it is simply stunning. Don’t label Capri as just another spot on the Amalfi Coast, though.
Situated just off the coastline, Capri is often controversially included in guides to the Amalfi Coast. However, the island of Capri is a destination in its own right – full of natural wonders, luxury hotels, top attractions, and amazing views. These are the best things to do in Capri.
1. Blue Grotto
You can’t go to Capri without seeing the Blue Grotto. The Blue Grotto is one of the most beautiful natural wonders on Capri Island and a fantastic place to visit.
It is a sea cave that is illuminated electric blue by light reflecting through an underwater cavity. The contrast between the dark cave and bright blue water is jaw-dropping, and the Blue Grotto completely embodies the phrase natural beauty. The cave is sixty meters long and twenty-five meters wide. You glide through the cave, with the only light source the glowing water underneath you.
Some tours used to allow swimming in the Blue Grotto, but we caution you against this. As the Blue Grotto is set in a cliff face on the open sea, it can get quite choppy, especially at high tide. There is a risk of swimmers being washed up against the cave walls when the sea gets strong. Therefore, it is now prohibited to swim in the grotto. We think it is pretty and memorable enough to admire the water from the boat anyway.
The Blue Grotto is only accessible by boat trip, and you can rent a private boat or jump on a group boat tour. The only boats that can enter the Blue Grotto are typically traditional…
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