Capri (Italy)

Ciao-ers who have read my travel reviews will know that over the last couple of years I have been lucky enough to visit several places I had long waited to see – some by design, others by lucky hap. When my partner was chosen to participate in a project which would take him to Naples I was very excited because it had long been a desire of mine to visit the isle of Capri which sits in the Bay of Naples. Now, when it comes to travel, I am a firm believer in looking the part – think Hyacinth Bucket but a bit more subtle…As far as I am concerned, there is much to be said for the “when in Rome ... more

ISLE OF CAPRI BAY OF NAPLES ITALY Ever since I read the book 'I Love Capri' by Belinda Jones I had wanted to visit the Isle of Capri. Capri is a small island in the Campania area of Italy off the spectacular Amalfi coast in the Bay of Naples. So when we went on holiday to the Bay of Naples, mainly to visit Pompeii and Mount Vesuvius, we decided to take a trip to the island. From Naples, the ferry takes about 80 minutes and costs about Euro9,00, the hydrofoil takes about 40 minutes and costs Euro16,00 . From Sorrento, the ferry takes about 40 minutes and costs about Euro9,00 , while the ... more

~ A Day In Capri ~ We booked a day trip to capri with a representative from our hotel (we were staying at the Excelsior Vittoria Hotel) in Sorrento this trip cost approx £60.00 per person. We got the hydrofoil from the marina piccolo which takes about twenty to thirty minutes or so. As we approached Capri I was amazed at the view of elegant brightly coloured buildings and tropical trees and plants it really does take your breath away and looks a bit like Balamory (colourful childrens programme based around Balamory) with all the beautiful colours and shapes, I think you will see what I mean on ... more

I've just come back from a tour of Rome, Sorrento and Capri with a friend and for us Capri was definitely the jewel of the tour. Yes, it's full of designer shops and extortionate cafes but there's far more to the place than that. TRAVEL Most people go to Capri for a day from Sorrento or Naples. You can stay there but it's not cheap! We caught the fast ferry from Sorrento, which was included in our tour price but I don't believe it was more than about £5. It was crowded but we managed an outside seat and enjoyed the breeze, the stunning views of Naples and Vesuvius and the sight of Capri ... more

I have always been searching for something special with every holiday I have booked in the past. I am not too fussy about accommodation, but I am a sucker for somewhere pretty. I have been searching for a destination in the past, without having to travel hours and hours to reach; a place whose beauty would take my breath away. Many places I have found to be lovely, but on visiting Capri, I finally felt as though I had found my ideal destination. The occasion was for a short honeymoon. I was undecided between Sorrento and Capri, having never been to Italy I wasn’t sure which to choose. I ... more

I visited Capri last year while on holiday in Sorrento. The island is easy to get to. We took a cheap boat from Sorrento (about £4 each) which took about half an hour. The island itself is very lush and very green but also very dramatic, with steep cliffs bursting from the sea. As soon as we got there we booked another boat to the “Blue Grotto”. I would recommend this to anyone. The grotto is basically a cave with an opening just big enough to get a small rowing boat and four people through. Once inside the cave opens up into a fairly big grotto. The sun shining through the small ... more

I joined a tour to Italy last year and during our two-day stay at Sorrento, we spent a morning on the island. We had an early start and made our way to the Island of Capri, a short ride on the ferry off the Sorrento Peninsula by ferry in the Gulf of Napels. Capri was the seaside resort for Romans and Emperor Tiberius even built a villa on the island. We got on the funicolare/mountain tram to clmb up the steep slope and reached the town of Capri. The town of Capri is a small place, full of little shops and cafes. It’s not a cheap place and you can find designer boutiques on the island. We had a ... more