Faraglioni, Capri

Name: Faraglioni
Address: Via Tragara, 26, 80073 Capri, Capri, Italy

#5 among attractions in Capri

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In Italian, faraglioni are stacks, a coastal and oceanic rock formation eroded by waves. ()

Local name: Faraglioni di Capri Coordinates: 40°32'27"N, 14°15'10"E

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Via Tragara, 26, 80073 CapriCapri Italy

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Faraglioni – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Grotta di Matromania, Gardens of Augustus, Piazza Umberto I, Villa Jovis.

0.6 miN
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta di Matromania, Capri
16 min walk • Nestled on the rugged coastline of Capri, Italy, the Grotta di Matromania is a hidden gem steeped in history and shrouded in mystery. This ancient cave, also known as the Grotto of the Matromania or Matrimonio, is a must-visit for those intrigued by the island's rich...
0.7 miNW
Park
Gardens of Augustus, Capri
17 min walk • The Gardens of Augustus, originally known by the name of Krupp Gardens, are botanical gardens on the island of Capri, Campania, Italy. The gardens were established by the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp in the early twentieth century to build his mansion in Capri.
0.9 miNW
Square
Piazza Umberto I, Capri
23 min walk • Piazza Umberto I is the most famous square of the island of Capri, Italy. The square is located in the historic center of Capri, in the eponymous town Capri, on the eastern end of the island, and since Roman times, it has been considered the center of the town and the meeting point of the island by both residents and others.
1.3 miNE
Roman imperial palace ruins
Villa Jovis, Capri
34 min walk • Villa Jovis is a Roman palace on Capri, southern Italy, built by emperor Tiberius and completed in AD 27. Tiberius ruled mainly from there until his death in AD 37. Villa Jovis is the largest of the twelve Tiberian villas on Capri mentioned by Tacitus.
1 miW
Body of water, Beach, Outdoor activities
Marina Piccola, Capri
26 min walk • Marina Piccola is located on the southern side of the island of Capri. It is near the Faraglioni sea stacks to the southeast. The Via Krupp is a historic switchback paved footpath which connect the Charterhouse of San Giacomo and the Gardens of Augustus area with Marina Piccola.
0.6 miNW
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, History museum
Certosa di San Giacomo, Capri
16 min walk • Certosa di San Giacomo was a Carthusian monastery, founded in 1363 by Giacomo Arcucci on the island of Capri, Campania, southern Italy. It is now a museum and is used for cultural events.
0.9 miNE
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta Bianca, Capri
24 min walk • The Grotta Bianca is a sea cave located on the island of Capri, Italy. It derives its name from white incrustations of calcareous matter upon its sides, and from clusters of white stalactites which hang from the roof and fringe the entrance.
1.2 miNW
Cemetery
Cimitero Acattolico, Capri
31 min walk • Cimitero acattolico di Capri is a non-Catholic cemetery on the island of Capri. Established in 1878 by Englishman George Hayward, it contains 204 graves from a total of 21 different nations.
0.8 miNW
Church
Santo Stefano, Capri
22 min walk • Santo Stefano is a Catholic church and former cathedral on the island of Capri, Italy. Dedicated to Saint Stephen, it is the principal house of worship in the town of Capri. The religious complex was built around the Piazza Umberto I square in the seventeenth century. The archbishop's palace is now used as the town hall.
1.2 miNW
Harbor
Marina Grande, Capri
31 min walk • Marina Grande is the main port of the island of Capri in Italy, to the north of the main town of Capri and at the foot of Mount Solaro.
1.3 miW
Church
Santa Maria a Cetrella, Capri
33 min walk • Santa Maria a Cetrella is a Franciscan chapel and hermitage in Anacapri, Capri, Italy. Referred to as "Capri's most otherworldly church", it contains a Madonna statue which is venerated by pilgrims, including Rainer Maria Rilke. Built in the Middle Ages, its features include stucco siding, with a low-vaulted ceiling.

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Which popular attractions are close to Faraglioni?

Nearby attractions include Certosa di San Giacomo, Capri (16 min walk), Grotta di Matromania, Capri (16 min walk), Gardens of Augustus, Capri (17 min walk), Via Krupp, Capri (18 min walk).

How to get to Faraglioni by public transport?

The nearest stations to Faraglioni:

Bus

S.Constanzo (23 min walk)
Marina Grande (23 min walk)

Train

Capri (23 min walk)
Marina Grande (33 min walk)