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Tuesday, March 19, 2024
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Capri Island: Too Touristy for My Taste

An early riser, I took the 1240PM fast boat to Capri and the last boat back at 535PM. It was 25 euros for the scenic (ripoff) ride in a pink El Camino taxi versus 1.3 euros for the bus.  ‎Then, for the chairlift, it was 11 euros round trip or 8 euros one way which is interesting. I guess you could just hang out at Monte Solaro and never come down.

The heist continued at the top where the fog blocked all views of beauty. In the mood to get further ripped off, I ordered a cappuccino which was 3.5 euros. That’s not that bad. Caffeinated, my attitude began to change. The fog pulled back its death grip and revealed the beauty of the island. It’s amazing how sun can make everything better. After taking great photos, I began to appreciate where I was and partially forgot the imperfections of my poorly planned trip.

Satisfied, I took the lift down and commemorated the journey with an iconic photo which encapsulates my feelings about Capri.

a ticket office with blue signs people standing in front of a store a building with a sign on the side a boat with a sign on it boats on the water a boat on the water a man standing on a dock near water with buildings in the background a man sitting in a row of boats on a dock by a body of water a man sitting in a chair with boats in the background a building with a sign on the wall a white sign with black text and numbers a man and woman carrying a chair a building with a fence and a hill in the background a cable car going up a hill a city with trees and buildings a person on a chairlift in the woods a man leaning on a railing a man standing on a balcony with a statue in the background a cup of coffee on a table with flowers and trees a cliff with trees and water in the backgrounda man standing on a cliff above water a man taking a selfie a body of water with boats and mountains in the background

TPOL’s Tips:

  • The ticket price is 19 euros from Napoli Beverello for the fast ferry which takes 50 minutes.
  • Sneak onto the dock early to get front row seats on the sea. It is a bit chilly so wearing your “I love Napoli” tee shirt is not recommended.
  • Do not take a taxi (25 euros) to Anacapri to catch the lift to Monte Solaro. The bus is 1.3 euros.
  • The Blue Grotto is the other main attraction in Capri. I didn’t go.
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4 COMMENTS

  1. curious as to whether there is a trail to the top…or…must one be lazy? not saying there’s anything wrong with lazy! but just wondering!

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