Capri
Villa Jovis & East Capri
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The eastern walking-paradise — Tiberius cliff-edge palace ruins, Arco Naturale, Tragara walk, the quietest hotels.
The eastern headland — Villa Jovis at the cliff-top is where the emperor Tiberius ran the Roman empire for ten years, allegedly pushing courtiers off the 300m cliff into the sea. The walks along here (Arco Naturale, the Tragara promontory, Pizzolungo) are the islands best. Few hotels — but the few that exist are blissfully quiet.
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What you gain
- ↑Villa Jovis Tiberius cliff-edge ruin — the islands history-peak
- ↑Tragara walk along the Faraglioni edge
- ↑Arco Naturale and Pizzolungo trail empty
What you sacrifice
- ↓Long uphill walks back to Piazzetta
- ↓Restaurants closed earlier in the evening
Best for
Avoid if
Other Capri neighbourhoods
The ferry port at sea level — every visitor lands here, fishing-boat seafood by the harbour, the budget gateway.
The hilltop quieter twin — Villa San Michele Axel Munthe house, Monte Solaro chair-lift, half the price of Capri Town.
The glamour heart — Piazzetta cafe scene, Via Camerelle designer-row shopping, the islands biggest hotels.
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