Capri

The island of Capri is the emblem of the good life of Campania Capri has a complex morphological structure, with peaks of medium height (Monte Solaro 589 m and Monte Tiberio 334 m) and vast internal plateaus, among which the main one is that of “Anacapri”. It ranks twenty-first among the Italian islands in order of magnitude.

The coast is indented with numerous caves and coves that alternate with steep cliffs. The caves, hidden under the cliffs, were used in Roman times as nymphaeums of the sumptuous villas that were built here during the Empire. The most famous is undoubtedly the Blue Grotto, in which light effects were described by many writers and poets.

Characteristic of Capri are the famous Faraglioni, three small rocky islets a short distance from the shore that create a scenographic and landscape effect; they have also been given names to distinguish them: Faraglione di terra (or Saetta) for the one attached to the mainland, Faraglione di Mezzo (or Stella) for the one between the other two and Faraglione di Fuori (or Scopolo) for the one farthest from the 'island. The island preserves numerous animal and plant species, some of which are endemic and very rare, such as the blue lizard, which lives on one of the three Faraglioni.

The vegetation is typically Mediterranean, with a prevalence of agaves, prickly pears and gorse. In Capri there are no longer any sources of drinking water and the water supply is guaranteed by submarine pipelines from the Sorrento peninsula. Electricity is supplied by a private company on site. The municipalities into which the island is divided are Capri and Anacapri. The other most important inhabited centers are the districts of Capri Marina Grande and Marina Piccola.