Capri, Italy
Capri. You either come every single year or you come for the day. There is no in between.
- More about your Oliver Guide: Corre Larkin
- Trip type: Adult, Beach
- Activity level: easy
- Ideal length of trip: 10-14 DAYS. IF YOU ARE ON A TOUR OF THE AMALFI COAST BASE YOURSELF IN CAPRI AND DO DAY TRIPS TO SORRENTO, RAVELLO AND POSITANO.
to & from
- Flight from LAX to London (where we visit our family and friends for a week) then we flight from Gatwick to Naples.
- From Naples take a taxi down to the port and then every hour on the hour there is a ferry to Capri. There is a set price for the taxi from the airport to the port. If you are not aware, the taxi driver will overcharge you. Look at his rate card and only pay that rate.
- Be very careful of your belongings at the port, if you are not careful you will find yourself with your passport missing. (Once you get to Capri you can relax. No one is going to steal your watch or passport on Capri!!)
- The ferry is 45 minutes and takes you into Marina Grande on Capri. There is no need to pre-purchase ferry tickets, buy them in the port.
- When you arrive on Capri your luggage will travel separately (don't worry they won't lose or steal it) to your hotel or villa, you will take a taxi up to the piazzetta and walk the remainder to your hotel or you take a taxi to the Anacapri side. (Always remember to pack a swim suit or change of clothes in your purse as the luggage can take up to 4-5 hours sometimes to get to you.)
Where to Stay
- Our favorite hotel (and I have stayed at many of them on the island) is Hotel La Minerva. The service is out of this world. The two owners are brothers whose grandfather started the hotel, they are genuinely like family. The hotel is only18 rooms and books up way in advance. If you aren't lucky enough to stay at Minerva, the other hotels I love are:
- Hotel La Canasta : A few doors up from Minerva, owned by the Minerva brothers Uncle. Slightly more rustic but has the same family feel.
- Villa Brunella: Some of the best views in town.
- JK Place: Beautiful but not walking distance to the piazzetta.
- Casa Morgano, La Scalinatella are both great.
- Grand Hotel Quisisana: If you want to seen and be seen, then stay here. You are sure to spot a celeb having a drink on the terrace.
- Capri Palace Hotel and Caesar Augustus: Stunning hotels on the Anacapri side where I have only had dinner or drinks. I prefer to be able to walk to everything when I am in Capri.