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Natural monument · Capri, Campânia
Faraglioni di Capri
The three rocks that rise from the sea on Capri's southeast coast. One of them has an arch that boats pass through.
Illustrative images. The pictures in this guide are illustrations based on the real place, not photographs, and may differ from it.
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About Faraglioni di Capri
The Faraglioni are three limestone stacks that rose from the coast through sea erosion. Each has a name: Stella, the one closest to the island and still attached to the land; Faraglione di Mezzo, the middle one, pierced by a natural arch; and Faraglione di Fuori, also called Scopolo, the farthest out.
On the Faraglione di Fuori lives a blue lizard found only there, the lucertola azzurra, adapted to the color of the rock and the sea.
The Faraglioni can be seen from the Giardini di Augusto and from the Punta Tragara viewpoint, at the end of an easy walk from the Piazzetta. The closest way to see them is by boat: island tours usually pass through the arch of the Faraglione di Mezzo when the sea allows.
Below the Punta Tragara viewpoint there are rocky beach clubs, accessible by a ladder or by boat.
Before you go
Practical information
Cidade Turismo reviews its information regularly, but something may have changed. Check with the place before planning your trip.
How much time to set aside
Half an hour at the viewpoint; the boat trip that goes by them lasts one to two hours.
Best time
In the morning, when the sun hits the face of the rocks that faces the island. Boat tours generally run more frequently from April to October.
How to get there
From the Piazzetta, about a 20-minute walk along Via Camerelle and Via Tragara to the Punta Tragara viewpoint. By boat, from Marina Grande or Marina Piccola.
Tip
To pass through the arch, choose a boat tour that includes the Faraglioni and confirm the sea conditions are good. The walk to Punta Tragara is flat and is an option for those who don't want to go by boat.
Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Faraglioni di Capri
Can you pass a boat through the middle of the Faraglioni?
Yes, tours often navigate through the arch of the Faraglione di Mezzo when the sea permits.
From where is the best land view?
From the Giardini di Augusto and the Punta Tragara viewpoint, about a 20-minute walk from the Piazzetta.
What are the names of the three rocks?
Stella, Faraglione di Mezzo and Faraglione di Fuori, also called Scopolo.