Anacapri Holidays

Anacapri literally translates to ‘above Capri’ and the location of Capri’s second town affords some of the most spectacular views on the island. Located more than 900 feet above sea level, Anacapri is just a short bus ride from its busier neighbour, Capri Town, yet retains more than a little of the rustic Italian village that it once was.

Anacapri is a great place for walkers and hikers, and also has an arty side to it, with a cluster of artisan workshops selling hand-made products. For many, the biggest attraction is the island’s chairlift, which takes guests nearly 2,000 feet above the sea to the top of Mount Solaro for some of the most incredible views found anywhere in Italy. Villa San Michele is another popular attraction, offering peaceful gardens and impressive views of its own. With just a main piazza and shopping street, surrounded by a number of peaceful back streets, Anacapri is a great choice for a laid-back Capri getaway.

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Handpicked Hotels in Anacapri

Discover the real Anacapri while staying in one of our carefully selected hotels

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Hotel Caesar Augustus

Located 1,000 feet above the Bay of Naples with spectacular sea views
Luxury hotel with infinity pool and superb restaurant

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Things to do in Anacapri

Things to doBlue Grotto Excursion from CapriCapri’s Blue Grotto is arguably the best of its kind, offering a once-in-a-lifetime experience for those adventurous enough to venture within.

Things to doFaraglioni RocksFaraglioni are Italian coastal stacks – towering columns of stone standing far out at sea – and Capri’s farglioni are some of the most impressive in the world.Find out more about the Faraglioni Rocks

Things to doMonte SolaroSoaring majestically over Capri, Monte Solaro is the island’s highest peak, and is impossible to ignore. Find out more about Monte Solaro

Things to doPiazza Umberto IPiazza Uberto I, or the ‘Piazetta’ as locals call it, is Capri’s most perfect space: a petite square with one edge looking out to sea, and the other three backed with lively pavement cafes.Find out more about Piazza Umberto I

Things to doShopping in CapriUtter the name ‘Capri’ anywhere, and people will think of glamorous models perusing high-end boutiques. The reality is not far off – Capri is one of Italy’s most fashion-conscious towns, powered by a celebrity clientele that want the best there is.Find out more about Shopping in Capri

Things to doVilla San MicheleVilla San Michele is one of the island’s best-kept secrets; a spectacularly airy villa set at the top of Anacapri’s Phoenician Steps. Yet it is the story behind this glorious abode that makes it so special.Find out more about Villa San Michele

Flight Information

The closest airport to Capri is Naples (NAP), which is approximately 2 hours 15 minutes from Capri via ferry (we recommend that flights into Naples arrive no later than 4pm and depart no earlier than 11.30am in order to catch the first/last ferry).

Direct flights to Naples airport (NAP) are available from Birmingham, Bristol, East Midlands, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Leeds, Liverpool, London Gatwick, London Luton, London Stansted, Manchester and Newcastle and take approximately 2 hours 45 minutes.

When to go

Capri's season runs from April to October. Summer (June to August) is the busiest time for the island but even during these months the evenings are relatively quiet as most people are only visiting for the day. April, May, September and October are the best months to travel to avoid the worst of the crowds and still enjoy good weather and warm sea temperatures.

Visa Information

At the current time, British citizens do not require a visa to visit Italy.

Tipping

Whilst tipping isn’t embedded into Italian culture it is always appreciated as an acknowledgement of good service. Nowadays people generally round up a bill in a bar or cafe and leave 5-10% extra on a restaurant bill. Taxi bills are usually also rounded up.

On guided tours/excursions, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide.

On small group escorted tours, it is customary to leave a token of appreciation for the driver and guide at the end of the tour.

Introduction to languages

The official language of Italy is Italian. English is widely spoken too, so getting by is easy.