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venerdì 4 giugno 2010

Capri

The Isle of Capri is famous in all over the the world as a classy and beautiful holiday destination. There are few who won't express their envy when you tell them of your trip. Everyone has their own Capri myth, whether it's a myth of Sirens charming seafarers, of ancient Roman orgies, of dreamy seaviews, of 1950s celebrities in big sunglasses, or of lazy summer evenings spent browsing in exclusive boutiques.
There are two towns in the island: Capri and Anacapri. About 8000 people live in Capri and 7000 in Anacapri. The town of Capri is located on the eastern side of the island, Marina Grande - the port - to the North and Marina Piccola to the South. Anacapri is on the western side of the island and is separated from Capri town by the imposing slopes of Mount Solaro The climate of Capri is typically mediterranean.
The principal Capri tourist attraction is the island itself; its views, its rocky seashores and its scenic charm. There is plenty of good walking - or strolling - to be done as you explore the island. Top scenic panoramas include views of the Bay of Naples, the Faraglioni Rocks and the Gardens of Augustus.At the ruined Villa Jovis you can see the remains of the Emperor Tiberius's palace, and also the cliffs over which he is reputed to have had his enemies tossed. Back in Capri town, the 14th-century Certosa di San Giacomo is a handsome old monastery-fortress, now hosting a school and art exhibitions. For shopaholics, Capri town is a dream, with all the big designer names and expensive boutiques. Almost every Capri visitor makes the trip to the Grotta Azzurra, the Blue Grotto. Like the island itself, it tends to split its visitors in two - those who find the blue-lit cave an unforgettable experience, and those who find the jostling boatsmen and extortionate prices a rip-off. A boat trip around the island, though, is a more rewarding experience. You can admire the coastline and the island's other grottoes, and the famous Faraglioni, in a leisurely fashion.
The heart of Capri is the Piazza Umberto I (the exclusive “Piazzetta”), which is a small, compact, closed-off square that resembles a courtyard. Surrounding the square are the ''Torre dell'Orologio'', or Clock Tower, which may have been the belltower of the old cathedral, plus the municipal offices (located in the rooms of the former bishop's residence), and a series of stores and caffes; the picturesque left side of the San Stefano church acts as a backdrop. The piazza was probably part of the primitive inhabited are a of Capri (Vth-IVth cents. BC), as shown by a number of sections of wall made from limestone blocks some squared and others formed in the more ancient, pseudo-polygonal-technique.
Also, don miss to have a shopping in the fabolous boutiques of the island. Beautiful lanes to wander. No cars. Allowing you to sashay from one side of the street to the next, without looking both ways. The wonderful dressed shop windows. And the goods themselves. Like Gucci's, Tod's & Prada's. And Loro Piana's.

Get to Capri
Regular ferries run to Capri both from Sorrento and Amalfi and Positano. From Amalfi and Positano journey time is approximately 70 minutes. From Sorrento you should be in Capri in about 40 minutes.

Get around Capri
Capri ferries arrive at the port of Marina Grande. From Marina Grande, buses run up to Capri town and Anacapri. There is also a funicular which travels to Capri town. Buses travel busily around the island, connecting Capri, Anacapri, Marina Grande, the Grotta Azzurra, Faro and Marina Piccola. Boats also run around the coastline. The island, however, is highly walkable so you may not bother too much about public transport when you're there.


Sailing and motorcycle hire
SAILING CHARTERING
Banana Sport - Via Marina Grande, 12 (spiaggia) - Tel. 39 081 8375188
CapriMar - Via C. Colombo, 75 - Tel. 39 081 8375581
Capri Relax - Tel. 39 081 8377849
Sercomar - Via C. Colombo, 64 - Tel. 39 081 83787
81Simeoli - Tel. 800 801661
Taxi del mare - Via degli Aranci, 180 (Sorrento) - Tel. 39 081 8773600
Whales - Via C. Colombo, 17 - Tel. 39 081 8375833
Capri Yacht Charter - Piazza Vittoria 3 - Capri - Tel. 39 0818370819
MOTORCYCLE HIRE
Capri
"Capri" di Alfano Antonio - Via Marina Grande, 280 - Tel. 39 081 8377941
"Capri" di Alfano Ciro - Via D. Giobbe Ruocco, 55 - Tel. 39 081 8378018
Oasi Motor - Via C. Colombo, 47 - Tel. 39 081 8377138
Rent an Electric Scooter - Via Roma, 68 Tel. 39 0818375863
Rent an Electric Scooter - Via Prov.le Marina Grande, 210 Tel. 39 0818375863
Anacapri
Alfano Antonio - Piazza Barile, 26 - Tel. 39 0818373888
Grotta Azzurra - Via Tuoro, 57 - Tel. 39 0818371486
Oasi Motor - Piazza Caprile, 3/A - Tel. 39 081 8372444

Restaurants in Capri

Capri
AISHA - Via Gradoni Sopramonte, 6/8 - tel. 39 0818379054
BUCA DI BACCO - Via Longano 25 - tel. 39 0818370723
BUONOCORE - Via V. Emanuele - tel. 39 0818377826
CAPRI - Via Roma, 71 - tel. 39 0818370003
CASANOVA - Via Le Botteghe, 46 - tel. 39 0818377642
DA GEMMA - Via Madre Serafina - tel. 39 0818370461
DA LUIGI - Via Faraglioni - tel. 39 0818370591
DA GIORGIO - Via Roma, 34 - tel. 39 0818370898
SETTANNI - Via Longano, 5 - tel. 39 0818370105
SOLLIEVO - Via Fuorlovado, 36 - tel. 39 0818370665
SYRENE - Via Camerelle, 51 - tel. 39 0818370102
VERGINIELLO - Via Lo Palazzo, 25 - tel. 39 0818370944
VILLA BRUNELLA - Via Tragara, 24 - tel. 39 0818370122
VILLAVERDE - Via Sella Orta 6 - tel. 39 0818377024Marina Grande
AL GALLO D'ORO - Via Marina Grande, 23 - tel. 39 0818370853
BAGNI SMERALDO - Via Marina Grande - tel. 39 0818377212
BAGNI TIBERIO - Via Palazzo a Mare - tel. 39 0818377688
DA FRANCESCO - Via C. Colombo - tel. 39 0818376490
IL RISTORO - Via C. Colombo, 8 - tel. 39 0818370384
SAN COSTANZO - Via Marucella, 26 - tel. 39 0818377947
Marina Piccola
CIRO A MARE - Via Marina Piccola - tel. 39 0818370264
DA MARIA - Via Marina Piccola - tel. 39 0818375648
LA CANZONE DEL MARE - Via Marina Piccola - tel. 39 0818370104
LA PIAZZETTA - Via Marina Piccola - tel. 39 0818377827
LE SIRENE - Via Marina Piccola - tel. 39 0818370221Anacapri
'A CURTIGLIA - Via Nuova del Faro, 86 - tel.39 0818373334
AL NIDO D'ORO - V.le D Tommaso - tel. 39 0818372148
COLUMBUS - Via Caposcuro, 8 - tel. 39 0818371441
IL SARACENO - Via Trieste e Trento - tel. 39 0818372099
IL SOLITARIO - Via G.Orlandi, 96 - tel. 39 0818371382
LA GIARA - Via G. Orlandi, 67 - tel. 39 0818373860
LA RONDINELLA - Via G. Orlandi - tel. 39 0818371223

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