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Lookout · Capri, Campânia
Monte Solaro
The highest point of Capri, at 589 meters, reached by a single-seat chairlift that departs from Anacapri.
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About Monte Solaro
Monte Solaro is 589 meters high and is the island's highest point. From the top you can see all of Capri, the Faraglioni from above, the golfo de Nápoles with the Vesúvio, the Sorrento peninsula and, on clear days, the Amalfi coast.
The best-known ascent is by seggiovia (open single-seat chairlift), which departs from the Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri. The trip lasts about 13 minutes and passes over gardens, vegetable plots and vineyards.
At the top there is a terrace with a café, the ruins of a Napoleonic-era fort and a statue of the emperor Augusto. Those who like to walk can descend via the trail that passes the hermitage of Santa Maria a Cetrella, a small church on the hillside.
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
About one hour including ascent, descent and time at the top.
Best time
In the morning, when visibility is usually better. The chairlift stops in strong winds and its schedule changes with the season: check before you go.
How to get there
Bus to Anacapri and the seggiovia at the Piazza Vittoria. On foot, there is a trail of about one hour from Anacapri.
Tip
Do not bring large bags: the seat is open and single. Those who are afraid of heights can climb up via the trail.
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Get your questions answered
Frequently asked questions about Monte Solaro
What is the Monte Solaro chairlift like?
An open single-seat chairlift that departs from Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri and climbs in about 13 minutes.
Can you hike up?
Yes, there is a trail from Anacapri of about one hour, and another that passes the hermitage of Cetrella.
Does the chairlift operate year-round?
It usually operates from February to December, with extended hours from April to October. It stops in strong winds. Check before you go.