Capri exists in a universe of its own. From the port of Salerno, several ferries leave every morning.
You can take a fast or slower ferry (with only a 2 Euro and 1 hour difference between the two). I recommend the slower one, with stops along the Amalfi Coast for spectacular views.
Once on Capri, avoid the hordes of tourists in the port by taking the city bus (itself a hair-rasing experience through the narrow streets) to Ana-Capri, on the other side of the island. Many of the tourists in the port of Capri are waiting for boats to the Blue Grotto. But you can take this bus all the way to the last stop in Ana-Capri, and walk down to the entrance of the Blue Grotto yourself.
Once back in the center of Ana-Capri, take the Seggiovia (chair lifts) for stunning views from the highest point on the island.
My friend and I tested our tolerance by doing this after spending some time wandering the inner-streets tasting the many Limoncellos in different shops. The slightly tart lemon liquor, native to Southern Italy, really grew on us, especially after umpteenth samples.
We became so good at sampling as we were walking about, that it reminded me of an episode of Absolutely Fabulous, when they visited France. “This is the one we liked, this is the one we didn´t like — the empty one.”
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