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Marina Grande |
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Grande is the port and although it is the gateway to the island, it
is not all that interesting. It has a sand and pebble beach that is
frequented by sailors. The biggest attraction in this area is the
Grotta Azzurra or Blue Grotto. Although
considered a tourist trap, with the naturally lit cavern in the Mediterranean
colours, it is very beautiful and definitely a must-see. Popular in
ancient times it was rediscovered in 1826 by an artist. A trip around
the island will take you to the Blue Grotto, the
Baths of Tiberius, Palazzo al Mare,
the Green Grotto, and Faraglioni.
The 19€ per person motorboat trip lasts an hour and a half. |
| Anacapri |
 Situated
at a higher altitude Anacapri is less populous and more peaceful
than the town of Capri, Italy. To get here you will have to take
the bus but be forewarned that it’ll be a roller coaster ride.
The ancient steps, Scala Fenicia, connected Anacapri with Capri
earlier. The bus ride costs 1.80€ for a round-trip. The bus
takes you till Piazza della Victoria and from here
you will have to take a La Segiovia or chairlift to Monte
Solaro. This ancient citadel is situated at 594m. The chairlift
operated from 9:30am up to sunset and this 12 minute ride costs
5€ (return ticket). From here you can get the best views of
the Bay of Naples, Italy.
There are other attractions back in the village. The Swedish writer/physician
Axel Munthe’s home is the Villa San Michele, Capodimonte 34.
This beautiful and tastefully decorated villa houses some marble
ruins of the imperial villa that originally stood here. A walk in
the garden shows many scenic views. The villa is open everyday and
charges an entry of 5€. |
| Marina Piccola
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 The
southern shore of Marina Piccola with it emerald
green waters and the majestic Faraglioni rock is a perfect place for
lunch. It is only a 20-minute walk from Capri. If you don’t
feel like walking, you can take a cab or a bus. This place has many
restaurants but you should definitely try La Canzone del Mare
on Via Marina Piccola 93, famous of delicious seafood and authentic
Neapolitan food.
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