The Italian island of Capri is located in the Tyrrhenian Sea, off the shores of the Campania region. Ever since the Roman Republic the island has been a popular resort, attracting visitors to explore its craggy coast and affluent villas. There are two towns on the island, Capri and Anacapri, which both offer a different kind of experience for visitors enjoying Capri villa holidays. There are a range of sights and highlights on the island for visitors to explore, as well as plenty of bars, restaurants and shops. If you are looking for a more relaxed and peaceful break take a step back from the centre and enjoy idyllic walks amongst the peaceful scenery.
Like the south of Italy, the island has a typically Mediterranean climate with warm summers and mild winters. In summer, temperatures can reach 30°C and August is the warmest month, whilst January is the coolest month on average with low temperatures of about 3°C and highs of 12°C. Summer is the best time to visit if you are looking for Capri villa holidays that have many things to do, as this is the time that the island caters to tourists best. The atmosphere is alive and most, if not all, attractions are accessible as well as restaurants and bars. Should you want a quieter getaway to enjoy the landscape rather than the regular tourist traps you may want to rent a villa in Capri during spring or autumn. These seasons are pleasant weather wise and have fewer tourists, although there may be less attractions open compared with summer.
In the heart of Capri Town is La Piazzetta, a small courtyard like square that is the centre of most activity on the island. Many Capri villas are located close to La Piazzetta. Restaurants and bars place tables and chairs outside in the sun so that visitors can eat, drink and relax, whilst the backdrop of the white Clock Tower stands overlooking the square. La Piazzetta also opens out onto an incredible view of Monte Solaro, a large limestone mountain located on the island. Many people who hire Capri villas for a holiday enjoy spending time at La Piazzetta, as it is the main place where locals and tourists socialise both during the day when escaping the sun underneath an umbrella and at night when enjoying a drink or a meal.
As well as La Piazzetta, Capri Town has an array of sights and things to do. The two ports, Marina Piccola and Marina Grande, make the island accessible as well as a train service and taxis. Visitors staying at Capri villas often choose to browse the high-end boutiques and shops that line the picturesque narrow streets. Although the area is glamorous, there is also much more to enjoy about the town. A walk out to Punta Tragara gives visitors impressive views of the Faraglioni rocks, which rise out of the sea to the highest point of 109m and are inhabited by a rare variety of blue lizard.
Anacapri is the quieter of the two towns and Capri villas located in this area are likely to be amongst the islands rocky landscape. The town is perched on top of a plateau to the west of Capri and is connected to its livelier counterpart by a road that zigzags through the cliffs. The island’s mountain, Monte Solaro, can be reached by foot. However, there is also a chairlift for a more relaxing journey to the summit, where there is a café nearby that offers panoramic views of the surroundings. When you rent a villa in Capri in this town you can explore ruined Roman villas such as Villa Damecuta, which once would have belonged to the Roman Emperor Tiberius. Entrance to the site is free and it also offers remarkable vistas over the coastline, which is dotted with small forts.
There is so much to enjoy during a
Capri villa holiday due to the island’s craggy, flower-filled landscape. A tour around the island by boat is sure to be a memorable and invigorating experience as rocky inlets, caves and small bays line the coast, whilst the brilliant blue waters and cliff faces flourish with flora and fauna. Staying at one of the
Capri villas gives you chance to explore all of the delights that have made this a popular resort for centuries. The Blue Grotto is one of the most famous sights on the island. Inside the grotto the magnificence is evident as the intense blue waters shimmer in the silvery light. Although many people visit the island for a day trip from mainland Italy, Capri has enough sights, shops and restaurants to fill
Capri villa holidays that are
a week long or more.
