Villas for rental on Capri

Isle of Capri

Vacation Villas rentals: Capri

Capri is located about 5 kilometres off the Sorrento peninsula and divides the Bay of Naples from the Bay of Salerno. Measuring about 6 km by 2.5 km, the island’s diversity makes it a delightful holiday destination. We have several villas available on Capri, including Villa la Pineta.

Capri's main arrival port of Marina Grande is on the north side, and visitors must catch a cable tram, taxi, or bus to reach the main Capri township. Capri’s quaint narrow lanes are lined by fine shops, and the Piazzetta has many the fashionable cafes. Continuing south, you will arrives at Marina Piccola and the Faraglioni rocks—a popular spot for wealthy travellers to anchor their yachts.

The dramatic coastline on this side of the coast makes our Villa la Pineta and I Faraglioni (accommodating up to 12 people) so popular.

On Capri’s east side sits the Villa of Tiberius and the famous Tiberius’ leap. On the west, the road climbs up the cliffside for several kilometres to reach the quiet village of Anacapri. From there, it’s a short walk or chair lift to Monte Solaro. In remarkable contrast to Capri and its busy port, the centre of the island is lush, with dense forests and ferny valleys.

Continuing on to Punta Carena at the southwestern tip of the Capri, you will find Torre della Guardia constructed in a unused lighthouse. Ask us for details.

Activities: Capri will keep you busy!

Shopping and sightseeing in Capri, Anacapri
Climb Monte Solaro or wander around the valleys in the centre of the island
Visit Villa Jovis (Tiberius), or Villa San Michele (Dr Axel Munthe)
Visit the famous grotta azzurra
Rent a small boat and circumnavigate the island
Go to the beach or one of the many pay-as-you go private clubs
Walk on one of the many walking trails – to the Natural Arch, Marina Piccola, to name just two possibilities
Visit Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi, Naples or one of the other islands (Ischia or Procida) by ferry
A bit further a field is Pompeii, Herculaneum or the volcano Mt Vesuvius

Food & Wine
Fior di latte: fresh cheese resembling mozzarella, made of cow milk from the nearby Monti Lattari (Milk Mountains). Of course, true mozzarella is made from buffalo and cow milk and comes from the plains South of Salerno, towards Paestum and Battipaglia. Fior di latte has a rich creamy colour and is often found in the shape of treccia.

Provola: Smoked fior di latte, can be enjoyed on its own or in parmigiana di melenzane, or even on pizzas for a rich, satisfying flavour.

Fresh caciotta, served plain or stuffed with basil or rocket leaves, are made daily. Many fresh cheeses are often served wrapped in lemon leaves and grilled. Local caseifici—dairy producers—often have a shop front open to the public, while they distribute their products to the local delicatessens (salumeria).

Vegetables: The vegetables of this area have a depth of flavour which is rarely found elsewhere. Try the large Sorrento tomatoes, with their distinctive pink colour and thick flesh. They are best served on their own with the local olive oil or in the Caprese fashion—with fior di latte or mozzarella, garnished with local dark basil.

Eggplant (or aubergines) are a staple of the local cuisine. Everyone should try the region’s classic parmigiana di melanzane, but we also think you’ll love the delicious polpettine di melanzane—eggplant patties deep fried or baked, or the involtini—deep fried slices of eggplant that are rolled and stuffed with fior di latte and basil leaves.

Pasta: Try the ravioli capresi, made of egg pasta, stuffed with local fresh cheese.

Fish and seafood: The bounty of the sea is extraordinary. Pezzogna, sarago, orata and spigola are caught locally, and served fresh. The locals love their seafood to be served all’acqua pazza—which is a light broth made with oil, garlic, parsley and pomodorino (a small tomato grown in the mountains). A typical dish of the Peninsula is totani e patate, a unique casserole of potatoes and totani (a dark member of the calamari family).

Wines: Many wines from Campania are worthy—and perfect with the local cuisine: from the Amalfi area, Tramonti, Furore and Gragnano; from Irpinia near Naples, Taurasi, Aglianico, Greco di Tufo, Fiano and Falanghina.

Desserts: The local cakes and pastries desserts are simply stunning. Try the torta caprese, the delizia al limone, (lemon delight), and the baba soaked in limoncello.

Our villas on Capri:

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Marilou Levangie & Dana Gallant
Vacation Villas & Pedal and Sea Adventures
9075 St. Margaret's Bay Road, RR#2
Hubbards, Nova Scotia • B0J 1T0
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