Villa Nesso

POSITION
Capri - Amalfi Coast - Italy

Experiencing Italy's energy from a privileged vantage point

Italy has a great energy stemming from the mix of history with many different people from around the world. Beyond the restaurants, shopping, and nature, it's amazing how culturally rich this area is in terms of museums, architecture, and art.

Cultural experiences

From the luxury and tranquility of Capri, through the enchanting Amalfi Coast to historic Naples and majestic Rome, Italy offers an unforgettable journey through natural beauty, ancient history, and timeless art.

Capri represents the quintessence of vacation destinations, offering a wide range of options for transportation and visiting.

From the possibility to arrange private boat transfers (using our local concierge service), to frequent ferries connecting Naples to Capri every 30 minutes, convenience is ensured.

Capri's proximity to well-known seaside locations, such as Sorrento at just 15 km (8 nautical miles), Positano at 24 km (13 nautical miles), Naples at 33 km (18 nautical miles), and Amalfi at 37 km (20 nautical miles), makes this island the perfect starting point to explore the Italian wonders.

Moreover, the closeness between Naples and Rome (about 200 km) also makes Capri an ideal starting point for a visit to the Capital.

The Amalfi Coast, with its 50 kilometers of steep cliffs and rocky coast dotted with pastel-colored fishing villages and beaches, embodies one of the most enchanting natural wonders of Southern Italy. This area is celebrated for its extraordinary landscape beauty and breathtaking views.

Naples, Italy's third-largest city, is rich in places of considerable interest. From the lively area of Mergellina and Chiaia, through the panorama dominated by Vesuvius, from Via Spaccanapoli to the historic ruins of Pompeii and Herculaneum, evidence of a glorious past, to the Castel dell'Ovo. Naples is a crossroads of history, culture, and culinary traditions.

Rome, the "Eternal City," offers an irresistible mix of ancient remnants, artistic masterpieces, and a vibrant street life. It is a city that encompasses the entire course of human history: from gladiator games in the Colosseum, through the archaeological itinerary of the Roman Forum, to Baroque icons like the Trevi Fountain and Piazza Navona, Rome is a true open-air stage of world culture.

Gastronomic experiences

The cuisine of Campania is rich in fresh flavors, with an abundance of tomatoes, lemons, and seafood. From simple pasta dishes to meticulously presented artistic creations, from wobbly tables at discreet beach clubs to elegant dining rooms with chefs who have earned one or more Michelin stars, there's something for every appetite.

Near Villa Nesso, there are several restaurants and trattorias serving organic and local cuisine. Every restaurant in the region offers a children's menu, and no one is surprised if children enter a Michelin-starred venue.

An icon of island hospitality, Ristorante Faraglioni is renowned for its excellent traditional cuisine, location, and celebrity clientele. Tables are set up along the last stretch of Via Camerelle.

Capri Palace is a restaurant perched above the Blue Grotto, a treasure trove of flavors for seafood connoisseurs. It offers an exceptional assortment of raw fish, clams and langoustines, tuna and cuttlefish, in short… all the flavors of the Mediterranean.

Da Mammà is a charming restaurant located a stone's throw from the famous Piazzetta. Good selection of wines with a tasting area and bar for aperitifs.

In Capri, you will also find a multitude of bars, cocktail bars, and wine bars.

Right in the famous Piazzetta, it's impossible not to mention Bar Tiberio, a historic meeting point for people from all over the world.

Local experiences

Possible activities include hiking, cycling, and wine tastings.

In Italy, people try to spend a lot of time with family, and that's why almost every activity here is also suitable for children.

Shopping

Markets have been an Italian tradition for centuries. Italian markets are lively places where you can see a slice of society and learn about local customs and traditions.

• In Anacapri, on odd days, the market is in front of the bus station, with just a few fruit and vegetable stalls, but shopping at this market is not only convenient: it's also picturesque.
• The Sorrento market is on Tuesday, in the parking lot on Via San Renato from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM.
• In Amalfi on Wednesday from 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM in Via Ercolano.
• In Ravello on Tuesday from 7:30 AM to 1:30 PM in the parking lot of Piazza Duomo (not in August).

Beyond the markets, Capri offers visitors abundant shopping opportunities: from local handicrafts to high fashion.

Indulge in a stroll along Via Camerelle, and in the 100 meters that separate the Grand Hotel Quisisana from Via Tragara for one of the highest concentrations of designer stores in the world.

Capri is famous for its handmade sandals. The most popular sandal maker is Canfora: a favorite of Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, for whom Amedeo opened his shop all night to ensure her total privacy.

The tradition of perfumery in Capri dates back to the 15th century when monks residing in the Certosa di San Giacomo began producing exquisite perfumes using the herbs and flowers of the island.