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Capri: must-see once in life!

Capri is a magical little island in the Mediterranean Sea. It was conquered by Roman rulers as their territory.
Describing Capri with words or even images is a challenging task. This place is an experience in itself, such as when the last rays of sunlight paint the coppery hue of the Faraglioni. The sea is visible from every point on the island, and the horizon seems to blend with the blue sky. The gardens of the villas and the green orchards, the blue enchantment of one of the world's most famous caves, the white and pastel-colored houses that are typical of Capri, the scent of lemons and the island's many herbs, the flavors and aromas of local cuisine, and the sound of the wind: all create a unique feeling for the visitor on this island.

Capri is one of the three major islands in the Gulf of Naples and is located to the south, before Punta Campanella. It has four towns: Capri, Anacapri, Marina Piccolo, and Marina Grande. The administration of the island is divided between Capri and Anacapri.

The typical image of Capri as an exclusive VIP destination with upscale hotels and yachts doesn't do justice to the natural beauty of this island.

There are many natural attractions, like the Blue Grotto, the Gardens of Augustus, the Matermania Cave, the Natural Arch, the historic and architectural Via Krupp street, the ruins of Villa Jovis, Villa Malaparte, Villa San Michele, Villa Lysis, the Certosa, and not to forget the Faraglioni rocks.

The Faraglioni are three massive rocks with a peak shape, each about 100 meters high, rising from the depths of the sea to create a spectacular effect. The first cliff is 109 meters high and is connected to the island, known as Stella.

The Blue Grotto is a relatively recently discovered attraction. While it was originally visited mainly by fishermen, it became well-known through the story of the German writer August Kopisch in 1826, who visited the cave with a local fisherman, Angelo Ferraro. The beauty and the colours of the cave are due to a narrow beam of sunlight that enters through the small entrance. Visiting the cave is an impressive experience: a boat departs from Marina Grande, and visitors are divided into groups of 3-4 people on smaller boats to enter the cave. To access the cave, visitors need to lie on their backs in the fishing boats to pass through the low entrance.

There are various ways to visit the Blue Grotto. Several hotels and organizations offer tours. For those with limited time, a 45-minute tour around the island, including a visit to the grotto, is available. At the Marina Grande harbor, you can also find several prominent organizations offering direct motorboat tours. Additionally, the cave can be reached by bus, taxi, or on foot: there are roads leading to the mountain ridge of the cave. The walk takes about 40 minutes from Anacapri and about an hour from Capri. By bus or taxi, it takes around 10 minutes to reach the Grotto.