The three rocks that symbolise the blue island
Capri, at the southern tip of the Gulf of Naples, has been a place of beauty and myth since the Emperor Tiberius retired here and built twelve villas, including the Villa Jovis on the eastern cliff. In the twentieth century it became a refuge for writers, artists and the international jet set.
Its symbol are the Faraglioni, three limestone rocks rising from the sea off the south east coast, each with its own name: Stella, Mezzo, the one with the natural arch that boats pass through, and Scopolo, home of a rare blue lizard. They can be admired from the Gardens of Augustus, from the terrace of Punta Tragara or up close by boat. The Piazzetta, a small square with café tables, is the social heart of the island, while the hairpin Via Krupp descends dramatically to the sea. The boat tour around the island reveals caves, inlets and cliffs.
Tip: day trippers crowd the island from late morning to late afternoon; staying the night lets you enjoy Capri at its quietest. Walk the path from Tragara to the Arco Naturale.
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