Italy Guide
Campania
Cápri
Sheering out of the sea just off the far end of the Sorrentine peninsula, the island of Cápri has been the most sought-after part of the Bay of Naples since Roman times. It tends to get a mixed press these days, the consensus being that while it might have been an attractive place once, it's been pretty much ruined by the crowds and the prices. And Cápri is crowded, to the degree that in July and August, and on all summer weekends, it would be sensible to give it a miss. But reports that the island has been irreparably spoilt are overstated. Ischia is busy too, Prócida isn't nearly as interesting – or beautiful – and it would be hard to find a place with more inspiring views. It's expensive, though prices aren't really any higher than at other major Italian resorts, and you can find very reasonably priced and attractive accommodation in Anacápri; alternatively, just visit on a day-trip, which should give you time enough to see the major sights of the island.
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