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be. Prices are often cheaper Monday to Thursday and, as a general rule, the further you go
from Capri Town, the less you'll pay. Camping is forbidden.
Always book ahead. Hotel space is at a premium during the summer, and many places
close in winter, typically between November and March.
Capri Suite
MAP
GUESTHOUSE
€€
GOOGLE MAP
( 349 5252881, 335 5280647;
www.caprisuite.it
; Via Finestrale 9, Anacapri; standard ste €140-190, superior ste
€190-260; )
This striking two-suite guesthouse occupies part of a 17th-century convent
in central Anacapri. While low-slung lamps and huge arched windows define the kitchen,
traces of frescoes contrast sharply against resin floors, blown-up contemporary photo-
graphy and designer furniture in the living room. The superior suite comes with chromo-
therapy soaking tub, right at the foot of your bed.
OFF THE BEATEN TRACK
SOOTHING ISLAND HIKES
Away from the yachts, bikini crowds and glossy boutiques, Capri offers some seriously soul-lifting hikes. Favour-
ite routes include from Arco Naturale to the Belvedere di Tragara (1.2km, 1¼ hours), best tackled in this very dir-
ection to avoid a final climb up to Arco Naturale. Another popular route is from Anacapri to Monte Solaro (2km,
two hours), the island's highest point. If you don't fancy an upward trek, take the
seggiovia
(chairlift) up and
walk down.
Running along the island's oft-overlooked western coast, the Sentiero dei Fortini (Path of the Small Forts;
5.2km, three hours), which connects Punta dell'Arcera near the Grotta Azzurra to Punta Carena, promises more
bucolic bliss. For the best effect, start at Punta dell'Arcera so you can end your hike with sunset drinks at Punta
Carena. Capri's tourist offices can provide information and maps of the island's various trails.
Villa Eva
MAP
HOTEL
€€
GOOGLE MAP
( 081 837 15 49;
www.villaeva.com
; Via La Fabbrica 8, Anacapri; d €100-140, tr €150-180, apt per person €55-65;
Easter-Oct; )
Villa Eva is a top 'budget' option, complete with small swimming pool
and lush, palm-fringed gardens. Whether it's a stained-glass window or a vintage fire-
place, each room is distinct; some come with sea-view terraces. The four- and six-person
apartments are ideal for families or groups of friends.
Free wi-fi is available in the pool area. Air-conditioning is optional and charged separ-
ately.
