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Travel to the Romantic Isle of Capri!

by Nadeen
July 12, 2016
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The Romantic Isle of Capri!! Capri is an island located off the coast of Naples in Southern Italy. The Isle of Capri is known for luxurious hotels, exquisite shopping, breathtaking views and most definitely romance. I picked the Isle of Capri as one “The 5 Most Romantic Cities in the World”! In this post I will tell you why but I think the pictures will speak for themselves!

Travel to the Romantic Isle of Capri! Located in the Gulf of Naples in Southern Italy it is filled with beautiful cliffs, hotels and outdoor restaurants!

I first heard of the Isle of Capri from my globetrotting Mother many years ago. Listening to her speak of the views and beauty I knew I had to go there one day. I finally realized that dream while on a Mediterranean Cruise last fall. The cruise ship docked in Naples, Italy. We booked an excursion that included the City of Pompeii, Sorrento and then Capri. A ferry took us across the Tyrrhenian Sea to the Isle of Capri. I cannot even impress upon you the look on my face when I first saw this island! The marina was filled with boats and outdoor cafes and crystal blue sea.  Then, I looked up at the mountains and cliffs all around me!

Travel to the Romantic Isle of Capri! One of the Marinas on the Isle of Capri in Southern Italy.
One of the Marinas on the Isle of Capri.
Travel to the Romantic Isle of Capri!One of the Marinas on the Isle of Capri filled with colorful boats!
One of the Marinas on the Isle of Capri filled with colorful boats!

We only had a few hours on the Isle of Capri so I moved fast! Our tour guide took us up a gondola towards the top of the island. We did a walking tour passing the perfume factory, fancy designer boutiques and historic hotels.

Travel to the Romantic Isle of Capri in the Gulf of Naples, Italy! A luxurious hotel on the island.
Luxury Hotel on the Isle of Capri.
Travel to the Romantic Isle of Capri in the Gulf of Naples, Italy!
One of many high end boutiques on the island.

There were sophisticated, well dressed Italians eating at restaurants with quaint patios. And, there were plenty of tourists! Totally understandable since it was September and the weather was perfect. We ended our tour at the top of a park which showed the most notable landmark of the Isle of Capri. These are the limestone crags referred to as sea stacks.

Travel to the Romantic Isle of Capri in the Gulf of Naples, Italy! The Limestone Sea Stacks on Capri Italy!
The Limestone Sea Stacks by the Isle of Capri in Italy.

These steep rugged rocks project up out of the Tyrrhenian Sea! I couldn’t stop staring at them. From the park we could also view the winding roads going up the side of the mountains on the Isle of Capri. They reminded me of the Road to Hana in Maui! Amazing views to take in but I would not want to be the one driving!

Travel to the Romantic Isle of Capri in the Gulf of Naples, Italy! Winding roads on the coastline in Capri Italy!
Winding roads on the coastline in Capri.

After I took hundreds of pictures of the limestone crags, I strolled around this lovely island. I window shopped pass the boutiques and bakeries, smelled perfume made right there on the Isle of Capri and viewed a monastery on a cliff with sea views.

Travel to the Romantic Isle of Capri in the Gulf of Naples, Italy! A quaint street on the island!
Strolling along the quaint streets on the Isle of Capri!
Travel to the Romantic Isle of Capri in the Gulf of Naples, Italy! Walkways and Outdoor Cafes on this romantic in Italy!
Walkways and Cafes on the Isle of Capri!

There were tourist shops filled with colorful souvenirs and a big white church that I could imagine has held many romantic weddings.

Travel to the Romantic Isle of Capri in the Gulf of Naples, Italy! Colorful sidewalks on this island in Capri, Italy!
Colorful sidewalk in Capri!

I stared out at the sea, breathed fresh air and was thankful to finally make it to this beautiful island. On my return to the Isle of Capri I plan to stay in one of the luxurious hotels, visit the town of Anacapri in the hills, visit the Blue Grotto and sail around the limestone crags in the sea!

Travel to the Romantic Isle of Capri in Italy!
The magnificent views from the Isle of Capri!

This continues my February posts of Travel places I love. Catch up on “The 5 Most Romantic Cities in the World“, “Visit Jamaica: Land I Love“ and next week….:-)

For more information on the Isle of Capri visit their website.

Have you been to the Isle of Capri? If so, share your thoughts with us!

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Dr. Nadeen White is a "Blogger by Day, Physician by Night". She is an award-winning travel blogger, Amazon bestselling author and speaker. The Sophisticated Life Blog covers affordable luxury travel, culinary travel and wine. Her domestic and international travel guides gets people to the destinations of their dreams. So, if you are living the sophisticated life or desire to do so, this is the blog for you!

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  1. Emerald says:
    9 years ago

    Nadeen!!! Your life is so beautiful and adventurous. The pictures of Capri are absolutely breathtaking and majestic! I want to travel the world too, but for now I can just live vicariously through you! Great blog! xx!

    • Nadeen says:
      9 years ago

      Emerald-Thank you so much! I am glad you are enjoying it! I am sure you will also be able to Travel soon! There is so much left for me to see it gets me excited just thinking about it!

  2. Francesca @onegrloneworld says:
    9 years ago

    Aww, this post made me so nostalgic! I also only had a couple hours in Capri, but it was enough to see the major things ilke the blue grotto. Did you have a lemon granita?

    • Nadeen says:
      9 years ago

      I only had a couple hours there too! I need to win the lottery so I can stay there! lol. I saw all the stands for the lemon granitas and people eating it but I didnt get one. I was so busy taking pics! lol

  3. jsallette says:
    9 years ago

    what an amazing post!!! you really inspire me to want to travel more… Thanks for such an awesome blog…
    You really have done a fabulous job with the content and layout of this blog.. Two thumbs up to you and your team!!

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