Anacapri is a comune on the island of Capri, in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy. The Ancient Greek prefix ana- means "up" or "above", signifying that Anacapri is located at a higher elevation on the island than Capri.
In Italian, faraglioni are stacks, a coastal and oceanic rock formation eroded by waves. The word may be derived from the Greek pháros or Latin pharus and is cognate with the Spanish farallón. They are found at the coasts of several regions of Italy:
Learn more Book this experienceThe Blue Grotto is a sea cave on the coast of the island of Capri, southern Italy. Sunlight passing through an underwater cavity and shining through the seawater creates a blue reflection that illuminates the cavern.
Learn more Book this experienceDiscover the natural wonders of the Italian coastline on this island tour from Capri island. Bring your Snorkeling equipment so you can enjoy the blue waters! A boat tour that captures the natural beauty and stunning scenery of Capri, visit the uniqu...
Book this experienceVilla Jovis is a Roman palace on Capri, southern Italy, built by emperor Tiberius and completed in AD 27. Tiberius mainly ruled from there until his death in AD 37. Villa Jovis is the largest of the twelve Tiberian villas on Capri mentioned by Tacitus.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceThe Gardens of Augustus, originally known by the name of Krupp Gardens, are botanical gardens on the island of Capri, Campania, Italy.
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Discover some of the most beautiful spots on the Amalfi Coast during this 4-hour or 90-min tour in a transparent kayak! As you paddle in some of the clearest and cleanest waters in Italy, you will get to visit caves, coves, and unlock a wonderful wor...
Book this experienceThe Villa San Michele was built about the end of the 19th century on the Isle of Capri, Italy, by the Swedish physician and author Axel Munthe.
View on Google Maps Book this experienceMonte Solaro is a mountain on the island of Capri in Campania, Italy. With an elevation of 589 m, its peak is the highest point of Capri.
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Explore Italy's most exclusive island on this luxury speedboat excursion in Capri! One of the Mediterranean's most beautiful islands, discover dramatic coastlines and aquamarine grottoes on this bespoke speedboat charter. Visit&nb...
Book this experienceCapri is a municipality, in the Metropolitan City of Naples, situated on the island of Capri in Italy. It comprises the centre and East of the island, while the West belongs to Anacapri.
Learn moreThe Grotta Bianca is a sea cave located on the island of Capri, Italy. It derives its name from white incrustations of calcareous matter upon its sides, and from clusters of white stalactites which hang from the roof and fringe the entrance.
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Prepare for an adventure along the Sorrento Coast and explore the island of Capri. Discover hidden treasures as you sail into the Marvelous, White, and Green Grottos. Take in the natural beauty and iconic landmarks like the Natural Arch and the magnificent Curzio Malaparte Villa. If you fancy a swim, the crystal-clear waters near the famous Faraglioni Rocks are perfect. And don't forget to try some refreshing Limoncello, a traditional lemon liqueur from the Sorrento region. With six hours of free time on Capri, you can explore to your heart's content. As the sun sets, the voyage will return to Piano di Sorrento, leaving you with unforgettable memories.
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The Villa Comunale is a park in Naples, southern Italy. It was built in the 1780s by King Ferdinand IV on land reclaimed along the coast between the main body of the city and the small port of Mergellina.
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Sorrento is a town overlooking the Bay of Naples in Southern Italy. A popular tourist destination due to its variety of small antique shops and location on the Amalfi Coast, it can be reached easily from Naples and Pompeii as it is at the south-eastern end of the Circumvesuviana rail line.
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What better way to explore Positano and its coastline than going on a guided biking tour? Discover Positano and its breathtaking views! Get on this exciting 40 km biking tour and explore Positano and its surroundings like a local. Lead by an experien...
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Positano is a village and comune on the Amalfi Coast, in Campania, Italy, mainly in an enclave in the hills leading down to the coast.
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Parco Virgiliano is a scenic park located on the hill of Posillipo, Naples, Italy. The Park serves as a green oasis, built on the tufa stone typical to the coast of Posillipo.
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Posillipo is a residential quarter of Naples, southern Italy, located along the northern coast of the Gulf of Naples. From the 1st century BC the Bay of Naples witnessed the rise of villas constructed by elite Romans along the most panoramic points of the coast, who had chosen the area as a favourite vacation spot.
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The Temple of Isis is a Roman temple dedicated to the Egyptian goddess Isis. This small and almost intact temple was one of the first discoveries during the excavation of Pompeii in 1764.
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Pompeii was an ancient city located in what is now the comune of Pompei near Naples in the Campania region of Italy. Pompeii, along with Herculaneum and many villas in the surrounding area, was buried under 4 to 6 m of volcanic ash and pumice in the eruption of Mount Vesuvius in AD 79.
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