Monte Solaro, Anacapri

Name: Monte Solaro
Address: Anacapri, Italy

#4 among attractions in Anacapri

Nature, Natural attraction, Mountain

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Monte Solaro is a mountain on the island of Capri in Campania, Italy. With an elevation of 589 m, its peak is the highest point of Capri. ()

Alternative names: Elevation: 1932 ftCoordinates: 40°33'1"N, 14°13'20"E

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Anacapri Italy

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Monte Solaro – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Blue Grotto, Gardens of Augustus, Piazza Umberto I, Faro di Punta Carena.

1.1 miNW
Picturesque cave with rowboat tours
Blue Grotto, Anacapri
29 min walk • Nestled on the coast of the island of Capri lies the enchanting Blue Grotto (Grotta Azzurra), a sea cave that captivates visitors with its surreal azure glow. Located near the city of Anacapri, Italy, this natural wonder is accessible by boat, offering a magical...
1.1 miE
Park
Gardens of Augustus, Capri
29 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.
1.1 miE
Square
Piazza Umberto I, Capri
28 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.
1.6 miSW
Beach, View point, Vernacular architecture
Faro di Punta Carena, Anacapri
41 min walk • Punta Carena Lighthouse is an active lighthouse, located on the island of Capri on the head of the same name, about 3 kilometres southwest of Anacapri. The lighthouse has been active since 1867; its construction began in 1862.
0.7 miSE
Body of water, Beach, Outdoor activities
Marina Piccola, Capri
19 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.
1.2 miE
Monastery, Sacred and religious sites, History museum
Certosa di San Giacomo, Capri
31 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.
0.8 miS
Natural attraction, Cave, Park
Grotta Verde, Capri
21 min walk • The Grotta Verde is a sea cave located on the island of Capri, southern Italy. Near it, the coast is rugged, being fully exposed to sirocco gales. As wear and tear of the rocks is very rapid, former water line marks are not likely to be well preserved.
0.5 miN
Famous author's villa and art collection
Villa San Michele, Anacapri
13 min walk • The Villa San Michele was built about the end of the 19th century on the isle of Capri, Italy, by the Swedish physician and author Axel Munthe.
0.7 miE
Cemetery
Cimitero Acattolico, Capri
18 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.
1.1 miE
Church
Santo Stefano, Capri
28 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.
0.5 miNE
Forts and castles, Historical place, Archaeological site
Castello Barbarossa, Anacapri
12 min walk • Castello Barbarossa is an archaeological ruin and ornithological station in Anacapri, on the island of Capri, Italy. It is named after the former corsair and Ottoman Kapudan Pasha Hayreddin Barbarossa, who stormed it in 1535 and destroyed it in 1544.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Monte Solaro?

Nearby attractions include Grotta del Pisco, Anacapri (4 min walk), Santa Maria di Costantinopoli, Anacapri (6 min walk), Casa Rossa, Anacapri (10 min walk), Chiesa di Santa Sofia, Anacapri (10 min walk).

How to get to Monte Solaro by public transport?

The nearest stations to Monte Solaro:

Bus

Piazza della Pace (8 min walk)
Marina Piccola (20 min walk)

Train

Marina Grande (25 min walk)
Capri (28 min walk)