The Faraglioni of Capri

The faraglioni of Capri are the worldwide renowned symbol of the island.

There are several viewpoints that enable to enjoy the sight of the faraglioni, but the best ones are definitely the Augustus Gardens and the Philosophical Park.

Legend has it that Polyphemus threw the sea stacks in the sea; probably the stacks were used to help sailors to find the course.

There are three faraglioni in Capri: the closest to the land is 109 m tall and its name is faraglione di terra (land stack), also known as Stella (Star); the middle one is 81 m tall, it has a tunnel passing through it and its name is faraglione di mezzo (middle stack), also know as Saetta (Thunderbolt); the last one is 104 m tall, its name is faraglione di fuori (outer stack) also known as Scopolo (Rock), and it is famous for being the natural habitat of the blue lizard.

For a close-up visit of the faraglioni it is necessary to get there by boat; alternatively you can walk a long steep path that starts in Punta Tragara and gets to the sea in front of the faraglioni.

There are many places around the island that enable to enjoy an extraordinary view of the faraglioni and take some incredible pictures: the Augusto Gardens, the Philosophical Park, the Solaro Mount, the Tragara Panoramic Viewpoint, the Marina Piccola beach.