Christmas In Capri ~ Your Ultimate Glam Guide

Ah, Christmas in Capri- While the weather in the winter is not conducive to the beach or swimming, Capri island is beautiful and the food is OH SO divine! You can still eat delicious Capri chocolate cake and drink all the limoncello your heart desires.

By Christine Philip

capri-1 — Now entering the magical Island of Capri

Capri island leading up to Christmas and New Years is a very special time to visit, thanks to frothy cappuccinos, nirvana inducing homemade pasta, lemony decor, Christmas music around the island, and locals wrapped up in cashmere. The island is quiet and there are hardly any tourists. The usual tourist traps are closed, and you can live the island like a local. Enough said.

Stay longer to ring in the New Year in the main Piazzetta Square, which becomes an open-air party with music and dancing with a gorgeous Christmas tree. The Piazzetta is decorated and there are live concerts almost every night. Between Christmas and New Year’s Eve, Capri is lively with a film festival, “Capri Hollywood” in which the A-List attend running December 26^th through January 2^nd.

GOOD TO KNOW:

Arrive By Plane to Naples International Airport

capri-6w — Hotel Excelsior Parco Balcony, Balcony With A View, Capri Italy

Hydrofoils from Sorrento and Naples going to Capri run all year round.

You can charter a helicopter via HeliSorrento.

Some luxe hotels, Such as JK Place have private boat airport shuttle transfers.

capri-jk-place-vieww — The Beach View View From JK Place Hotel, Capri Italy

STAY:

Hotel Excelsior Parco: Who Usually Stays? Royal Princes form the Middle East with their families for a luxurious private stay. Lorenzo the hotel manager, reception, and restaurant staff are extremely hospitable and helpful.

JK Place: Who Usually Stays? Olivia Palermo and her husband Johannes Huebl, Beauty and Fashion Bloggers. Very boutique, very posh. Open From Spring-October

Capri Palace: Who Usually Stays? Vacationers from Switzerland, Eastern Europeans. It’s your ultimate luxurious 5-star hotel in Anacapri.

Grand Hotel Quisisana: Who Usually Stays? Politicians and poets, royalty and rockstars since it opened in 1845. The legendary terrace is perfect for people watching.

Hotel La Palma: Who Usually Stays? Luxe Millennials who want to be in the heart of everything. Near the main Piazzetta Square

capri3 — Christine Philip, Hotel La Palma, Capri Italy

capri-breakfastw — Balcony Breakfast at Hotel Excelsior Parco

capri4 — Welcome Treats at Hotel Excelsior Parco, Capri, Italy

capri-11w — Hotel Excelsior Parco Open November, December, January (with the exception of 1 week), Capri Italy

DO:

Hire A Fisherman Boat (Year Round)

Beaches on Capri (Spring/Summer)

capri-beachw — Colorful umbrellas on the public beach during summer time

Cooking Classes

Ride A Red Convertible Taxi (all Taxis Are Convertible)

capritaxisw — Convertible Taxis in Capri, Italy

capri-artworkw — Artwork For Sale of Capri, Italy

SEE:

Grotta Azzurra or Blue Grotto: I like to call this a wonder of the world, it is a MUST SEE. Roman Emperor Tiberius made this his own personal swimming pool, and you can see why. You enter through a small fishing boat through a small cave like opening, and you enter into a dream like realm. It is illegal to swim inside the blue grotto, but if you have a good guide, you can take a sneak dip. The Blue Grotto is closed on 25 December and 1 January, but open all other days, weather permitting and when sea conditions are favorable.

capri-blue-grottow — The Magical Blue Grotto

The Faraglioni: two spectacular rocks emerging from the sea and reaching up towards the sky. Your boat can take you through here- make a wish as you go underneath.

WALK:

Marina Grande

Villa Jovis

The Gardens of Augustus