Capri (15 Minutes with Boat from Sorrento) It Is an Island in the Bay of Naples
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Capri (15 minutes with boat from Sorrento) It is an island in the Bay of Naples. Situated opposite the Sorrento peninsula, is celebrated for its beauty since the time of the Roman Empire. The coast is indented with numerous caves, bays that alternate with steep cliffs. The caves, hidden beneath the cliffs, were used in Roman times as nymphaea of sumptuous villas that were built here during the Empire. The most famous is undoubtedly the Blue Grotto, where magical lighting effects, were described by many writers and poets. Places of interest: Arco natural,San Costanzo ,Certosa di San Giacomo ,Church of St. Michele ,Faraglioni ,Gardens of Augustus ,Palazzo a Mare ,Scala Fenicia ,Tragara ,Via Krupp ,Villa Jovis ,Villa Malaparte Tiberio (Capri). From Guesthouse IL FAUNO can reach Capri: By car: Take the A3 motorway in Scafati, direction Naples and exit at Castellammare di Stabia, then follow the SS Sorrentina, until to the port of Sorrento (here I recommend the parking Garage Marina Piccola, near the port). From here, take the ferry for Capri. (under the timetable). In summer it is advisable to arrive at the port of Sorrento by the Circumvesuviana Train (cost 1.90 euros, in 45 minutes and you have to change train at Torre Annunziata for Sorrento). From the station in few minutes you arrive at the port, where you take the ferry / hydrofoil to Capri. Ship Price (from € 16 to € 20 per person based on the company) Sorrento - Capri : 7.15 – 7.45 - 8.05 – 8.20 – 8.30 – 8.45 – 8.55 – 9.15 – 9.25 – 9.40 – 9.50 – 10.45 – 11.10 – 11.25 – 11.45 – 13.30 – 14.05 – 14.25 – 14.30 – 15.45 – 16.40 – 16.45 – 17.45 – 19.25 Capri – Sorrento : 7.00 – 8.00 - 8.40 – 8.55 – 9.00 – 9.15 – 9.20 – 10.20 – 11.20 – 12.10 – 13.00 – 13.35 – 13.55 – 15.15 – 15.35 – 15.55 – 16.05 – 16.20 – 17.15 – 17.35 – 17.40 – 18.30 – 18.45 Route: Castellammare – Capri : 6.30 – 7.30 - 7.55 – 8.25 Capri - Castellammare : 15.55 – 17.15 - 17.35 – 17.45 Ischia (40 minutes with boat from Naples) It is an island of Tyrrhenian Sea, located at the northern Bay of Naples and a short distance from the islands of Procida and Vivara. It belongs to the group of islands flegree. The ancient volcanic origin traces remain today in the numerous hot springs and fumaroles, present at the coasts and on the seafloor. Their presence, along with the bathing vocation, have favored the strong development of tourism, making it a sort of welfare capital of the Mediterranean. Places to visit: Villa La Colombaia (Lacco Ameno – Forio),Gardens La Mortella (Forio - San Francesco), Castello Aragonese (Ischia Ponte) ,Tower of Guevara (Cartaromana) Church Aid (Forio) From Guesthouse IL FAUNO you can reach ISCHIA and Procida: Starting from the port of Naples: From Napoli Beverello to Ischia Porto 07:35 (A ALILAURO) 14:35 (A ALILAURO) 07:40 (A CAREMAR) 15:30 (A ALILAURO) 09:40 (A ALILAURO) 17:20 (A ALILAURO) 10:50 (A ALILAURO) 17:55 (A ALILAURO) 12:55 (A ALILAURO) 18:15 (A CAREMAR) 13:10 (A CAREMAR) 20:20 (A ALILAURO) From Napoli Beverello to Casamicciola 08:25 (A SNAV) S Da Procida ore 09:10 (Via Procida) 12:30 (A SNAV) S Da Procida ore 13:15 (Via Procida) 16:20 (A SNAV) S Da Procida ore 17:05 (Via Procida) 19:00 (A SNAV) S Da Procida ore 19:45 (Via Procida) Move on the island of Ischia: public bus service connects the various fairly widespread Island centres with frequent, most of which have the terminus in the town of Ischia in the immediate vicinity of the port. The cost of a single ride for NON-residents (valid for 90 minutes) is 1.50 euros. Beaches we recommend: The Maronti Beach bathers guide the Sant'Angelo, which, in turn, has a small beach that feature with a long strip of sand between the sea and the sea combines smooth rock island. We also remember the Bay of Sorgeto, where the beauty of the landscape and the thermal water source does not forget the large pebbles which replace the sand..