Monte Solaro

Mountain and Viewing Point in Capri

Monte Solaro
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Visiting Monte Solaro, the highest point on the island of Capri, offers a unique opportunity to experience the island’s stunning landscapes from a breathtaking vantage point. Rising 589 meters above sea level, Monte Solaro provides visitors with sweeping panoramic views of the entire island, the Gulf of Naples, and even the distant Amalfi Coast. The most popular way to reach the summit is by chairlift from Anacapri, which offers a scenic, peaceful ascent that takes about 12 minutes. As you rise above the terraced gardens and whitewashed houses, the views open up to reveal the rugged coastline and sparkling blue waters below.

Once at the top, visitors are rewarded with an unparalleled perspective of Capri’s natural beauty. At the summit of Monte Solaro, there are several viewing platforms, each offering stunning vistas of different parts of the island and the surrounding sea. On a clear day, you can see as far as Mount Vesuvius, the Sorrentine Peninsula, and the islands of Ischia and Procida. The area around the summit is also perfect for hiking, with various trails leading through the wild, Mediterranean vegetation, allowing for a more immersive experience of the island’s nature. For those seeking a quieter, more tranquil side of Capri, Monte Solaro is an ideal retreat.

In addition to its natural beauty, Monte Solaro is home to a small café where visitors can relax and enjoy refreshments while taking in the incredible views. For history enthusiasts, the summit also houses the Fortino di Bruto, a small military fort built during the Napoleonic Wars. After exploring the summit, many visitors opt to descend on foot via a scenic path that winds through pine forests and offers additional viewpoints. Whether you choose to hike or take the chairlift, visiting Monte Solaro is a must-do experience for anyone looking to fully appreciate Capri’s spectacular scenery.


The Monte Solaro appears in our Complete Guide to Visiting Capri!

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