If you are looking for a European destination, the Isle of Capri in the Bay of Naples view. Capri is in the Campania region of Italy on the Tyrrhenian Sea in the southwest. Frankly, Capri is the opposite of undiscovered, it is popular with jet setters. See our other articles on Campania destinations in this series.
The British singer and vaudevillian Gracie Fields popularized the song The Isle of Capri: "It was on the Isle of Capri that he found her in the shade of aold walnut tree, Oh, I can still bloom the flowers' to them, where they met on the Isle of Capri. "Many others recorded this song including Frank Sinatra in 1957.
The island is quite small, and most tourist cars are not allowed. Fishermen in small boats once transferred tourists on Capri from ferries anchored in the bay. Visit to see the harbor, the church of San Costanzo, Capri's oldest church, the ruins of the Roman emperor Octavian Augustus' villa, and TiberiusBaths.
Will you always stay in Capri? Walk to the Gulf of Naples and touch the Sphinx Parapet of the hindquarters with your left hand while a wish. The legend says your wish will come true.
The Villa di Damecuta was built by the Roman Emperor Tiberius. Visit the tower and the two rooms which were allegedly Tiberius summer retreat. It was a fortress during the battle of Capri between the English and the French.
The world-famous Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto) is on the northernCoast of Capri. To the Grotto you must lie down in a tiny boat. The blue water in the cave is incredible. The prime time between 11 AM and 1 Clock.
Capri Town is the island's largest municipality. The Ignazio Cerio Centre Museum includes specimens from Capri and all over the world. It is an old palace from the Byzantine Church of St. Stefano. There are several other historic churches in Capri town.
This upscale island raises valuablelittle food, but are fancy restaurants abound. See our companion article I Love Touring Italy - the Isle of Capri for a sample menu and more information on Campania wines plus an in-depth study of its tourist attractions. The Isle of Capri was already well known for its wines known in the Roman Empire. Capri still produces wine. Be careful of wine from the neighboring island of Ischia is often sold as Capri wine.
