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Capri, in the Gulf of Naples, is the island of Capri fishermen, Capri pants, and home to the famous blue grotto – not to mention the inspiration for one of the most popular postwar hits in Germany(“When the red sun sinks into the sea at Capri…”). I tell you in this article, how to spend a day on Capri and which attractions are really worth it!<\/p>\n\n

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Where is Capri?<\/h2>\n\n

Capri is an island in the Gulf of Naples<\/strong> and can be reached by ferry in just 45 minutes from Naples. The island with the famous Blue Grotto<\/strong> has always been a magnet for the rich and intellectuals – but once you’ve been to Capri, you’ll soon know why: the Mediterranean flair is simply unique and reminiscent of places like Positano<\/a>!<\/p>\n\n

By ferry from Sorrento or Naples to Capri<\/h2>\n\n

Most ferry connections<\/strong> are from Naples, but smaller ports along the Amalfi Coast are also connected to Capri. The ferry ride from Sorrento takes just 25 minutes. Capri is therefore perfect for a day trip<\/strong>, for example if you are on a city trip to Naples<\/a> or are visiting the most beautiful locations on the Amalfi Coast<\/a> on a road trip<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n

Tickets can be easily purchased online. You should only be at the ticket counter one hour before departure to exchange the online ticket for a regular one (but it’s faster than buying on the spot). You also get the return ticket at the same time, so you just have to show up at the ferry in the evening.<\/p>\n\n

\u279c Here you can buy tickets online for all ferry connections to Capri<\/a>*<\/p>\n\n

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Capri Island Tour with Blue Grotto<\/h2>\n\n

Before boarding the ferry, a vendor sells tickets for a boat trip around Capri. Sounds like a rip-off at first, but the prices are the same everywhere. And you really shouldn’t miss out on a boat tour around the island<\/strong> to see the full beauty of the island.<\/p>\n\n

\u279c Book your boat tour around Capri in advance<\/a>*<\/p>\n\n

The best thing is, if you buy a ticket for the round trip before going on the ferry: You can transfer directly to the smaller boat after arriving in Capri. The Capri tour<\/strong> costs \u20ac18. Or you can save yourself all the crowds and on-site sales and buy your ticket for the island tour with a stop at the Blue Grotto (weather permitting) right online! <\/p>\n\n

If you want to visit the Blue Grotto, the boat stops just before the grotto. When the water level is right (depending on the tide and weather), you can change to a rowing boat<\/strong> and row into the Blue Grotto for an extra charge.<\/p>\n\n

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Turquoise water everywhere<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

Tips for the Blue Grotto in Capri<\/h2>\n\n

The Blue Grotto<\/strong> is a cave that owes its name to the particularly blue water. The cave can be reached only from the sea side and is very low. Only small rowboats can go in. The entrance fee or the ride in a rowing boat costs 14\u20ac. But whether you can really go in depends on the weather. Like on our visit, the sea level can be so high that the entrance is closed.<\/p>\n\n

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The dark spot in the rock on the left: The entrance to the Blue Grotto on Capri at high tide.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

The Faraglioni of Capri<\/h2>\n\n

Regardless of the weather, during the tour you will definitely see one of the most famous sights of Capri. By boat you pass right between the Faraglioni<\/strong>, the striking rocks off the coast of Capri. <\/p>\n\n

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Impressive: The Faraglioni in front of Capri.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n
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By the way, from the boat you can also see the Via Krupp<\/strong>, a road with adventurous serpentines carved into the rock. Around 1900, the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp had this road built to get from his luxury hotel down to the sea more quickly.<\/p>\n\n

From Marina Grande to Capri Town<\/h2>\n\n

The tour ends again in Marina Grande<\/strong>. Once you settle down in one of the caf\u00e9s at the harbor, you can immediately familiarize yourself with the price structure on Capri. A Coke for five euros? On Capri, this is a quite normal price, everything is more expensive here. <\/p>\n\n

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The ride on the Funicolare saves you the arduous climb to Capri town.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n

To get to Capri Town<\/strong>, there are several options:<\/p>\n\n