Capri and the Blue Grotto
A glamorous rocky island in the Bay of Naples - dramatic sea cliffs, the famous Blue Grotto sea cave, and chic piazzas above the Mediterranean.
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Capri is a glamorous rocky island rising from the blue Bay of Naples, long a playground of the wealthy, from Roman emperors to modern celebrities. Its dramatic sea cliffs and the towering Faraglioni rocks, the chic little town of Capri above the harbour, and above all the Blue Grotto, a sea cave where the water glows an electric blue, make it a byword for Mediterranean glamour.
What you actually see
- The Blue Grotto - the sea cave where sunlight turns the water electric blue.
- The Faraglioni - the towering rock stacks off the coast.
- Capri town and the Piazzetta - the chic little square above the harbour.
- Monte Solaro and Anacapri - the chairlift to the island's high point and the quieter upper village.
When to go
Late spring and early autumn for the sea and the island without the peak crush; July and August are mobbed and dear. The Blue Grotto depends on calm seas and can close, so it is never guaranteed.
Honest expectations
It is glamorous and very expensive, and mobbed by day-trippers in season, so an overnight stay lets you see it calm. The Blue Grotto depends on calm seas and light, involves a queue and a small rowing boat, and can be closed, so it is never certain. It is a day trip for most from the coast.
Nearby
Naples, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast are across the bay.
What to pack for Capri and the Blue Grotto
Chosen from what this place is for. Tap a kit for the full checklist.
Opening times, ticket prices and seasonal closures change - check the official source before you go: official site.
