The island of Capri (pronounced CAP-ree, accent on the first syllable), is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea about two miles off the tip of the Sorrentine Peninsula. After sailing from the port of Sorrento, we anchored in Capri's Marina Grande and toured the main city (also named Capri) and gardens before sailing on to Sicily. Capri has been a resort since the time of the Roman Republic and today is known as a haven for the rich and famous. Capri must import its water from the mainland.
Capri from Le Bougainville while anchored off shore near the Marina Grande
Capri from Le Bougainville while anchored off shore near the Marina Grande
Capri
Capri
Capri
Capri
Capri
Capri
Capri
Capri
The north side of the city of Capri on the island of Capri
The north side of the city of Capri on the island of Capri
The Sorrentine Peninsula from our ship while anchored at Capri. It is about two miles away.
The Sorrentine Peninsula from our ship while anchored at Capri. It is about two miles away.
The north side of the city of Capri with the Marina Grande in the lower right. Le Bougainville is anchored well outside the marina.
The north side of the city of Capri with the Marina Grande in the lower right. Le Bougainville is anchored well outside the marina.
On the ridge that separates the north and south sides of the city of Capri
On the ridge that separates the north and south sides of the city of Capri
The Charterhouse of Saint Giacomo (14th century AD)
The Charterhouse of Saint Giacomo (14th century AD)
Cliffs on the south side of the island of Capri. This view is to the west of the city of Capri.
Cliffs on the south side of the island of Capri. This view is to the west of the city of Capri.
This view is from an overlook in the Gardens of Augustus. The building at the top of the cliff is Hotel Villa Krupp.
This view is from an overlook in the Gardens of Augustus. The building at the top of the cliff is Hotel Villa Krupp.
Via Krupp is a paved footpath that connects the Charterhouse of San Giacomo and the Gardens of Augustus with Marina Piccola on the south side of the island. It is about a 100 m (328 ft) vertical decent from the Gardens to the beach.
Via Krupp is a paved footpath that connects the Charterhouse of San Giacomo and the Gardens of Augustus with Marina Piccola on the south side of the island. It is about a 100 m (328 ft) vertical decent from the Gardens to the beach.
In the Gardens of Augustus
In the Gardens of Augustus
Detail of a limestone cliff
Detail of a limestone cliff
A queue for gelato
A queue for gelato
'Meditation 433', Stainless steel chain sculpture - Seo Young-Deok, Sculptor
'Meditation 433', Stainless steel chain sculpture - Seo Young-Deok, Sculptor
