capri

"Magical" is the word that comes to mind for Capri, a picturesque island of breath-taking scenery, blooming flowers and cascading vines, pretty streets, and natural beauty. Cliffs and coves make up a good deal of its coastline, pocked with sea caves, while a mountain rises in the middle of the...

Walking back into town with a view of the harbor.

We only walked up a short way, then turned around!

Looking up to the road and the top of the steps.

Climbing up the steps.

The start of the steps. Now the climb begins - 921 steps!

More steps through neighborhoods to get to the steps.

You can see the road ahead, cut through the rock of the mountain., and the steps going up to the road.

Lane up to the steps. You can see the road ahead, cut through the rock of the mountain.

Sign to the steps, Scala Fenicia.

By Lorac from Hartsdale, New York, Spring 2004 Capri, Tuscany, Venice and Family in Caserta This trip report was originally posted on SlowTrav. Introduction My husband, Ralph, and I were last in Italy in March 2001. That amazing trip included meeting Ralph’s family in Caserta, most for the...

On our brief trip to Capri in late September, my husband and I were not sure if we wanted to join the hoards of tourists to experience the famous Blue Grotto. On the other hand, if we missed seeing this unique natural phenomenon would we always regret not seeing it? Our main reason for visiting...

Steps to Grotto matermania.

Ferry leaving from Positano to Amalfi.

The Phoenician Steps linking the port to Anacapri. Built by ancient Greeks, 7th and 6th century.

Looking up the start of the Phoenician Steps linking the port to Anacapri.

Signs on a lane.

Lanes in Capri.

The famous Faraglioni Rocks.

Walking on Capri.