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Romance seems to waft through the air on Capri, accompanied by
the scent of lemon blossoms and fresh sea air. Leave the car on the mainland and
join the masses who use water transport to flock to this dramatic Italian isle
in the Bay of Naples. The luminescence of the Blue Grotto, the striking
Faraglioni rocks and Palazzo al Mare add to the magical spell. Snorkel from
Marina Piccola beach on the island's south side, believed to be the spot where
Odysseus nearly succumbed to the Sirens' song.
Capri is a place rife with history. Archaeology in the area has
turned up information which suggests that there were human settlers in the area
as far back as the Neolithic period, known more commonly as the Stone Age. To
put things in perspective, this means that there were humans living on Capri
almost ten thousand years ago. Though there are no historical sites dating back
this far, of course, there are plenty of historical sites dating back to the
beginning of more modern history. For example, Villa Jovis, which was erected
around the year 30, is a villa which is preserved to this day.
Though originally dominated by Rome, Capri was also controlled by
other people at different times in its history. For example, Naples ran the
island for awhile and by Amalfi after that. (These are nearby areas of Italy.)
Throughout much of this time, though the area was technically controlled by
these places, it was largely a place run by pirates. This occurred for over
five hundred years of the history of Capri, with the most famous pirate battles
taking place in the sixteenth century.
At the beginning of the nineteenth century, other parts of Europe
began to develop an interest in Capri. The French were the first to take over
the island. They were quickly kicked out by the British who used it as a base
for their navy for a time. The French then re-conquered the area, only to leave
shortly thereafter when control returned to Italy. The late nineteenth century
saw peace in the area, with many Renaissance artists making it their temporary
home. More information on the history of the area is online at http://www.travelplan.it/capri_guide_... orhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Capri.
Health & Safety
Travel to Capri is considered to be safe for tourists of all
ages. Children are welcome as visitors and college-age students often travel to
the area alone or with friends. The water is safe to drink, there are no
special health concerns in the area of which travelers must be aware and crime
is relatively low. In terms of international threats, such as terrorism
bombings, there is almost no risk in the area at all.
In fact, most often, the greatest risk to Capri visitors is
themselves. Travelers sometimes go a bit overboard on vacation and forget their
common sense. Travelers may drink too much alcohol and have problems related to
that. Travelers may also fail to take common precautions for water safety and
sun safety on the beaches. These are standard things which visitors are aware
of but sometimes forget because they are having so much fun.
In terms of risks posed by others, the greatest threat to safety
is petty theft which is most likely to occur in the busiest time of the year,
when crowds of tourists all pack in to the same areas for attractions and
entertainment. Travelers are not at great risk of petty theft, but it does
happen, with public transportation being the place most such crime is likely to
occur. Information about what to do in case of an emergency anywhere in Italy
is available at http://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g18.
Capri Weather and When to Go
In terms of weather, there is rarely a bad time to travel to
Capri. Even during the coldest months of winter, the temperature in Capri
generally stays about fifty degrees, although it can sometimes feel a bit colder
during this time because the rainy season generally strikes and the rain
combined with breezes off of the water can feel cooler than the registered
temperatures. Despite this, in comparison with many parts of the world, Capri
is mil during the winter.
Capri is also comfortable in the summer, when it generally
averages in the eighties for high temperatures. The rainy season usually ends
right around Easter and doesn’t start up again until the winter rains hit in
late November. Because of this, summer is the busy tourist time in the area.
In fact, in terms of activities, summer is the best time to go to
Capri, because this is when Capri caters to tourists. The attractions of the
area empty out and sometimes even close during the winter, so visitors
interested in major tours during their trip will want to come during the busy
season. However, there are activities going on throughout the year for those
who do travel to Capri at different times. For information on events happening
in Capri throughout the year, visithttp://www.tripadvisor.com/Travel-g18... .
Capri: Arriving & Departing
By plane: Travelers who are flying
in to Capri from other parts of the world will actually be flying in to Rome or
one of the other major Italian cities and then transferring to a flight which
goes to the Naples Capodichino Airport ( http://www.gesac.it/en/).
From there visitors will take a ferry to get to Capri.
By ferry: The ferry is caught at
Naples Beverello Wharf (Molo Beverello). Airport shuttles are generally
available to take travelers to this ferry from the airport in Naples. Upon
arrival, ferries can be caught which either go directly to Capri or which go to
Sorrento and then to Capri.
By train:
Travelers can also head from the airport to the Central Station of Naples to
catch the train. This is a convenient method of travelers who are interested
in seeing other parts of the area in addition to Capri
Tour operators who want to go to Capri with a large group of
tourists should avoid going to Capri from Napoli Molo Beverello Monday to Friday
using the SNAV Company's 5:35PM hydrofoil and the Neapolis Company's 6:55PM
hydrofoil. Capresi, the people who live on Capri, use these two hydrofoils to
go home after working in Napoli. If the Capresi cannot board the hydrofoils
due to crowds, the issue will make the nightly local news and resentment and
animosity may be directed against the tourists.
( Courtesy: Tripadvisor)
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