GEOGRAPHICAL NOTES
The Island of Capri lies to the South of the Bay of Naples between the parallels 40°30'40" and 40°16'48" North and the meridians l4° 11'54" and 14°16'19" East of Greenwich. The island has a perimetre e of approximately 17 Km and a total area of about 1.036 hectares, it is 6,7 Km long and its width varies between 2,7 Km and 1,2 Km.
The highest point is Mount Solaro - 589 meters.
There are two towns: Capri and Anacapri. About 8000 people live in Capri and 7000 in Anacapri. The town of Capri is located on the eastern side of the island, Marina Grande - the port - to the North and Marina Piccola to the South. Anacapri is on the western side of the island and is separated from Capri town by the imposing slopes of Mount Solaro.
The climate of Capri is typically Mediterranean. The temperature varies from 10 C in February - the coldest month - to 28 C in August. Spring and Autumn are the milder seasons during which it is certainly more pleasant to visit the island.
SHIPPING COMPANIES
Information about the boats and hydrofoils that connect the island to Naples and to other ports of the bay. Before bringing your car to Capri, it is better to contact the shipping company as there are many restrictions.
ON ARRIVAL AT THE PORT
Having landed at Marina Grande you can reach the famous "Piazzetta" of Capri in ten minutes, by taxi, the fare is about 18.000 lire, or in 5 minutes, by funicular, the ticket costs 1.500 lire. If you want to go directly to Anacapri it is best to take a taxi, the fare is about 25.000 lire. You could also use the public bus service, but from here the buses are not very frequent; whereas from Capri center they leave every 15 minutes. The ticket costs 1.500 lire.
Capri town is all pedestrian so you will have to walk to your hotel either from the last stop of the funicular or from the taxi stand. If you have any luggage remember that all the hotels offer and charge for a transport service from the port. Ask the hotel representatives at the port and they will look after your luggage and send it to your hotel. This is the most economical and least tiring solution to avoid a "heavy" impact with Capri.
HOTELS
There is a wide choice of hotels both in Capri and in Anacapri. You will certainly find what you are looking for, from the luxury hotels to the pensione.
RESTAURANTS
The island offers a wide choice of restaurants and pizzerias.