Pearl of the Gulf of Naples it is a land as natural as it is lively. The creeks, i stacks, the flourishing vegetation and the views from above. But also its colorful taxis, the shops and the coming and going of boats. It's Capri, lush island which welcomes many tourists every year.
Island of artists
A real concentrate of beauties. From the most varied landscape views that so much appealed to artists and poets. Intellectuals who found here the ideal place to perfect the search for beauty. Capri became a classroom more than suitable for painting en plein air. And not only. Writers, philosophers and thinkers who stimulated creativity on the bewitching island. This is how Capri looked like in the nineteenth century. Meta of grand tour European together with the whole of Italy, the cradle of humanistic culture. So to better welcome lovers of the place the first hotel on the island was born. Hotel Pagano, established around 1820, preserves the memory of the past. Voluminous books full of pages, perhaps a little yellowed, on which you can read dedications left by visitors.
An oasis of peace but also a call for characters of a certain caliber. Princes eager to spend a happy stay. Important men in a simple and genuine land. And yes, because Capri was an island of fishermen. And even before that, a land of goats and wild boars. It is no coincidence that the current name still retains an assonance with these animals. Over time, the Greek and then the Roman culture developed here. But numerous other peoples passed through the island. Each to leave their own contribution.
Suggestive corners
What remains today of the Capri of the past? All. In fact, the island has preserved its essence. If we think of its wildest aspect, the stacks can only come to mind. Rocks that suddenly rise out of the water. As if they were spectators of the sea, they impose themselves on the landscape. Vain and attractive force tourists to capture them in their photos.
The rugged coast also favors the formation of bays and coves. Moving inland Capri manifests a heart rich in vegetation. Gorse, prickly pears and many other species housed in the splendid gardens of Augustus. Between steps and climbs the effort is certainly rewarded by the sight. From here an overall view opens that allows you to collect the main beauties of the island in a single click. Baia Marina, the stacks and the bends of Via Krupp. But a must is the Piazzetta. On hot summer evenings, here it comes alive. Actors, nobles, common people, fake rich people. A real mix of people!
Anacapri
Let us now resume our journey. If you want to complete the tour, then it is the case that you face the three kilometers that will make you enter the most authentic Capri. Overlooking the sea there is a real gem. Its name is Anacapri. Nestled between the cliffs right here is the Blue Grotto. Enchanting and evocative with its picturesque reflections, it has aroused the wonder of many aesthetes.
Not just maritime views. Let's try to move inland to live a different experience. Here the silent streets seem to immerse the visitor in an impromptu place. A real refuge to purify yourself from the rhythms of hectic life. With its flowers and colorful streets, the therapeutic effect is guaranteed. There are also historic buildings. Among them stands out the Red House. A Pompeian-style villa with mullioned windows with battlements, now an exhibition venue for exhibitions and events. Capri is all of this: nature, landscapes, history and well-being. An island where you feel pampered!
