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( 081 837 14 28; single/return €7.50/10; 9.30am-4.30pm summer, to 3.30pm winter) Hop onto this seg-
giovia (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.

Villa San Michele di Axel Munthe
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MUSEUM, GARDEN

GOOGLE MAP

( 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-ag-
grandising Swedish doctor Axel Munthe. Other than the collection of Roman sculpture,
the villa's winning feature is the beautifully preserved gardens and their inspiring views.
Between late June and early August, the gardens play host to classical concerts - check
the Axel Munthe Foundation website for program details and reservation information.
Beyond the villa, Via Axel Munthe continues to the 800-step stairway leading down to
Capri Town.

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.
On the west coast, Lido del Faro ( 081 837 17 98; www.lidofaro.com ) at Punta Carena is another
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,
and grab a decent bite at snack bar Da Antonio. To get here from Anacapri, catch the bus
to Faro (every 20 minutes, April to October) and follow the steps down to the beach.

BEACH