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Anacapri & Around
Delve beyond the Villa San Michele di Axel Munthe and the souvenir stores and you'll
discover that Capri Town's more subdued sibling is, at heart, the laid-back rural village
that it's always been.
Seggiovia del Monte Solaro
( 081 837 14 28; single/return €7.50/10; 9.30am-4.30pm summer, to 3.30pm winter)
Hop onto
this
seggiovia
(chairlift) and head up to the summit of
Monte Solaro
(589m), Capri's
highest point. The views from the top are utterly unforgettable - on a clear day, you can
see the entire Bay of Naples, the Amalfi Coast and the islands of Ischia and Procida.
VIEW POINT
Villa San Michele
di Axel Munthe
( 081 837 14 01;
www.villasanmichele.eu
;
Via Axel Munthe 34; admision €7; 9am-6pm summer,
reduced hours rest of year)
A short walk from Anacapri's Piazza Vittoria awaits the former
home of self-aggrandising Swedish doctor Axel Munthe. Other than the collection of Ro-
man sculpture, the villa's winning feature is the beautifully preserved gardens and their in-
spiring views. Between late June and early August, the gardens play host to classical con-
certs - check the Axel Munthe Foundation website for program details and reservation in-
formation.
Beyond the villa, Via Axel Munthe continues to the 800-step stairway leading down to
Capri Town.
MUSEUM, GARDEN
Activities
Beaches
Come summer, it's hard to resist Capri's turquoise waters. Top swimming spots include
La
Fontelina
( 081 837 08 45;
www.fontelina-capri.com
)
, reached along Via Tragara. Access to
the private beach will set you back €20 but it's right beside Capri's craggy Faraglioni
stacks and is one of the few beaches with direct sunlight until late in the day.
other good option; €20 will get you access to the private beach, complete with swimming
pool and a pricey but fabulous restaurant. For a free dip, opt for the neighbouring public
BEACH
