Capri
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Situated in the Bay of Naples, the legendary isle of Capri is only a short ride by hydrofoil from Sorrento. Capri has been famous among pleasure-seekers ever since Emperor Tiberius spent his last years here in a state of perpetual overindulgence; the ruins of his pleasure palace can be visited today. Capri's most popular tourist attraction, the fabled Blue Grotto, lives up to its reputation but usually very crowded with tour boats. A chairlift ride to the summit of Mount Solaro offers great views over the island and across the Bay of Naples; you can also peer straight down a sheer 2,000 foot limestone cliff to the sea. April is the prettiest time to visit, with flowers and fruit trees in full bloom. A boat cruise around the island takes in the spectacular scenery of tall cliffs and caves. There is a very pretty hike to Arco Naturale, a beautiful work of natural sculpture, and from there along the rugged coast. Capri is also justifiably famous for its cuisine.
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Review by expert member ‘Lyrical charm in Capri’I had wanted to visit Capri ever since I first heard Noël Coward's wonderful song about the matronly English widow "who discovered in the nick of ... Read more » Review by press. ‘One Capri for 'Only Visiting' and One for 'Don't Even Ask'’Few specks of land yield as much romance as Capri, the fabled island that rises like a mirage from ... Read more » Review by press. Have you been here? Why not add your own review. |
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