When he died, the Swedish physician and author Axel Munthe left behind a legacy as a healer as well as a reputation for generosity—he would treat impoverished patients without charge. He would also leave behind Villa San Michele, his home and garden in Anacapri which has been lauded as one of the most beautiful in Italy. With impressive horticultural knowledge, Munthe filled his gardens with rare and exotic flora. Today, Villa San Michele is a destination for tourists curious to see the idyll Munthe once inhabited.
See & do
Those with a fear of heights might want to skip this recommendation, but otherwise, a trip to Monte Solaro, the highest point of Capri, shouldn’t be missed. Take a chair lift—a skimpy open-air vessel that sits one person per lift—from Anacapri, around the corner from the Capri Palace Jumeirah, which will transport you to the incredible views and an old 19th-century fort and gardens. A windy day might have you clutching your pearls but the ascent is also half the fun.
A semi-abandoned medieval monastery set behind a lemon grove, Marina Piccola, Villa Jovis and the Gardens of Augustus. The buildings are now the home of a museum, exhibiting many of the large Roman statues rescued from the seabed in the Blue Grotto in 1964. The walls are decorated with religious frescos and bas-reliefs.
A short walk from the center of old town Capri will lead you to a botanical garden you could easily spend the afternoon enjoying. Comprising a series of terraces overlooking the sea, the gardens teem with local vegetation and geraniums, dahlias, and broom flowers. Here, a 180-degree panoramic vista of the island is also available; as is a view of the Faraglioni and a view of the serpentine footpath of Via Krupp.
Offering one of the best all round panoramas in Capri, Belvedere Cannone is worth the extra effort to get to compared to some of the more famous viewpoints on the island. From this lofty perch you can gaze down on to the cream of Capri's sights including the Faraglioni, Augustus Gardens and the Certosa di San Giacomo.
The fashion set is known to flock to Il Riccio, the beach club that hovers over the sea. It’s most recently been the host of a Dior pop-up but even without such programming, the space is not to be missed. Come here to lounge on a daybed (access to the water is limited) and lunch at the restaurant which offers sweeping water views.
This underwater cave was discovered (actually rediscovered because it's been known since antiquity) in 1826 by the German poet August Kopisch. There's a lot of getting in and out of little boats and waiting around involved, but once inside, the iridescent blue light is, well, very blue indeed. You can also swim into the cave from the rocks below Anacapri, but wait until after the boats have knocked off for the day: you may even find you have the place to yourself.
Self-Guided Walking Tour
In Capri village - in the belly of the island, swarmed with tourist day-trippers, overpriced bars, restaurants and nightclubs - all roads lead to the famous Piazzetta. No matter what lane you are on, you will eventually end up at this picturesque square. Check out the breathtaking view over the Faraglioni from the Belvedere Tragara just outside the Punta Tragara Hotel. The walk from here to the Piazzetta is Capri's most classic passeggiata.
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