capri Archives - A Compass Rose

I lived in the Napoli, Italia twice for a total of six years as a young child and young teenager.
So far that has made it the longest place I have lived anywhere on earth in my lifetime.
One of my favourite things about Napoli is the islands off its coast: Capri, Ischia, and Procida.
Today for Travel Thursday I am going to take you on a tour of Capri.

The Island of Capri is one of a few islands off of the bay of Napoli that you can visit. While I also highly recommend Ischia, the bigger island of Capri has so much to offer.

See the island from the the outside on a boat tour that can give you a close and personal look at the infamous Blue Grotto.

The island is quite large and I do not recommend trying to cram it all into a few hours. Spend the whole day at Capri and enjoy it at your leisure taking in all the wonders the island has to share. Buses are also available if your feet get tired from the walking.

There are many passageways and if you do not have a map it can be easy to get a bit turned around. Do not fret if you do. There are a lot of beautiful sights to behold along the journey, like these handmade ceramic street signs. Even the signs for the electric and gas lines were made in the same fashion. How italian.

We went to Capri last time in August and the blooming flowers with their pops of colour in the mass of green were quite pleasing to the eye.

If you decide to forgo transportation you can easily get around on foot. Just be cautious of the mopeds.

We passed a lot of beautiful private gardens on our walk, including this one with a beautiful fountain.

I reccomend earlier in the day making your way to see the infamous Grotto Azzurra, the Blue Grotto. If you get there too late and the tide is is you will not be able to go inside. You get to ride in a little row boat inside the grotto and trust me it is not to be missed!

You can also enjoy a bite to eat and a refreshing drink at the small cafe near the entrance to embarking towards the Grotto. Then walk up the hill and get a view from down below.

Whether you plan to soak up the sun on a boat tour or get in a work out hiking around the island, it is one place you will not forget. As glamorous as life in Capri can be, remember sensible walking shoes, your hat and sun protection.