Capri's quieter upper town, reached by a switchback road or the open chairlift to Monte Solaro.
Here Axel Munthe built Villa San Michele, its pergola and Egyptian sphinx looking out over one of the Mediterranean's grandest views.
When to visit Anacapri
Average highs and lows across the year.
What to see first
Blue Grotto
Anacapri's sea cave, lit blue by an underwater opening, entered lying down in a small rowboat.
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Eating and drinking in Anacapri
Well-loved everyday tables and Michelin stars, each checked open.
- Sciue' Sciue'Trattoria
- Pizze e PastaPizzeria
- Columbus Capri Bar RistoranteOsteria
- Da GelsominaTrattoria
- Alimenta Bistrot Anacapri c/o Villa RosaTrattoria
- Aumm AummPizzeria
Michelin-starred
- L'Olivo ★★
- Don Alfonso 1890 ★
- Le Monzù ★
- Relais Blu ★
- Taverna del Capitano ★
Sleeping in Anacapri
Well-reviewed places to stay, each checked open, by town.
- Caesar Augustus5-star
- Amira Resort Capri
- Hotel Al Mulino
- Relais Villa Anna
- Hotel Orsa Maggiore
- B&B Bettola del Re
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