landmark
Blue Grotto
Enchanting sea cave on the island of Capri where sunlight creates an ethereal electric-blue glow in the water.
1 km · about 5 min drive
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Anacapri
Campania, Italy · Europe
About Anacapri
Anacapri works well as a base: 30 minutes from Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, 3km from Faraglioni of Capri.
Anacapri is in Campania, Italy, with about 6,400 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, about 15 km away.
Anacapri (Italian: [anaˈkaːpri]) is a town and comune (municipality) on the island of Capri, in the Metropolitan City of Naples in the region of Campania in southern Italy. It has 6,746 inhabitants.
Anacapri is located higher on the island than Capri (about 150 m (490 ft) higher on average)—the Ancient Greek prefixRead more
ana- meaning "up" or "above". Administratively, it maintains a separate status from the comune of Capri.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is there to see near Anacapri?
Within an hour or so of Anacapri: Blue Grotto (1 km), Faraglioni of Capri (3 km), Nastro Azzurro (SS145) (21 km), Spiaggia Grande di Positano (24 km).
Are there any good drives near Anacapri?
The nearest famous roads are Nastro Azzurro (SS145), Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei) and Amalfi Coast Road (SS163).
Where is Anacapri?
Anacapri is in Campania, Italy, about 15 km from Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 6,403
- Continent
- Europe
- Country
- Italy
- Region
- Campania
- Timezone
- Europe/Rome
- Coordinates
- 40.5517, 14.2122
Emergency & Services
Essential numbers in Italy
ACI roadside assistance: 803 116. ZTL (limited traffic zones) in city centres are camera-enforced.
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Worth the detour from Anacapri
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
natural wonder
Faraglioni of Capri
Three iconic sea stacks rising from the azure waters off Capri's southeastern coast, symbols of the island.
3 km · about 5 min drive
coastal drive
Nastro Azzurro (SS145)
The 'Blue Ribbon' road winding along the Sorrento Peninsula ridge toward Positano, serving cliff-edge panoramas over both the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast before joining the SS163.
21 km · about 25 min drive
beach
Spiaggia Grande di Positano
A picturesque Amalfi Coast beach beneath the pastel-coloured cliffside village of Positano.
24 km · about 30 min drive
cafe
Bar Internazionale Positano
A clifftop bar on the Amalfi Coast road where travelers pause to take in one of the world's most spectacular coastal driving views with an espresso.
24 km · about 30 min drive
landmark
Positano
A picturesque cliffside village on the Amalfi Coast with pastel-colored houses cascading down to the sea.
25 km · about 30 min drive
scenic viewpoint
Positano Viewpoint
The classic pull-off on the Amalfi Coast road where the pastel cascade of Positano reveals itself against the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
25 km · about 30 min drive
famous road
Path of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)
A breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
28 km · about 30 min drive
Driving roads near Anacapri
- 21 kmNastro Azzurro (SS145)The 'Blue Ribbon' road winding along the Sorrento Peninsula ridge toward Positano, serving cliff-edge panoramas over both the Gulf of Naples and the Amalfi Coast before joining the SS163.
- 25 kmPositano ViewpointThe classic pull-off on the Amalfi Coast road where the pastel cascade of Positano reveals itself against the deep blue Tyrrhenian Sea.
- 28 kmPath of the Gods (Sentiero degli Dei)A breathtaking cliffside hiking trail along the Amalfi Coast connecting Agerola to Positano high above the Mediterranean.
- 34 kmAmalfi Coast Road (SS163)Stunning Italian coastal road carved into cliffs above the Mediterranean
- 34 kmAmalfi Coast Road (SS163 Nastro Azzurro)The cliff-hugging Blue Ribbon road between Sorrento and Salerno - breathtaking, narrow and often gridlocked in summer.
- 35 kmRavelloA hilltop town perched above the Amalfi Coast renowned for its stunning gardens and classical music festival.
Driving in Italy
- Drives on
- the right
- Petrol
- ~€1.82/litre
- Motorway tolls
- ~€8.50/100km
When to drive here
April to October
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