Day 3 & 4: Capri & Fattoria La Tagliata How perfect that the boat taking us to Capri was steps from our hotel, after another glorious breakfast. We booked a small group trip with Cassiopea Positano for under €300 for two. There are private tour options (€1200) and there is a large transport boat(€80 pp), but we were happy to be with a group of 12 to share the experience and get to know some fellow travelers on a small boat, complete with Prosecco drinks on the way back to Positano. The trip to Capri for the day was a highlight of the entire trip (take a small bag with beach towels and a bathing suit). Viewing the coastline from the neon blue water was tantalizing! We dodged in and out of caverns and could not get over the color of the ice blue, clear water. An hour from dock we approach the Faraglioni rocks of Capri. Known as Stella, or Faraglioni di terra, the dramatic pinnacles reach a height of 365 feet, or 110 meters. We were dropped off at Capri town for a few hours. The two small beaches there could not be more picturesque. In June the water is pretty cold, but the day was hot and a plunge beckoned. You have time to visit Anacapri on the other side of the island, but we elected to get some sun, take a swim, and enjoy a pizza lunch with a dreamy view near the docks. Eight hours passed quickly, and before we knew it we were capturing the most amazing snapshots of Positano from the ocean as we approached the marina.
We topped off the warm cloudless evening with a stroll down the beach boardwalk to Fly Music Bar for a little disco music, dancing, and a Limoncello spritz. One big day indeed! Day two began with the fantastic breakfast buffet in a stunning room with large open windows overlooking the marina and beach (top pic). We sat there for quite some time soaking up the view and enjoying delicious breakfast items while sipping Prosecco and mimosas. A short walk took us to Positano’s famous Church of Santa Maria Assunta. Free admission allows you to fully experience a remarkable, large 10th century abbey — a must-see. We shopped for Limoncello and enjoyed the Italian boutiques before landing at Chez Black for a lunch of spaghetti and seafood, seaside. The people-watching, food, and ambiance were fantastic. That evening we dined at Buca Di Bacco restaurant (€30-€40 pp) right on the water just steps from our hotel. I can definitely recommend the spaghetti with clams!
CAPRI
Boat trip to Capri
The dinner table view at Fattoria La Tagliata
and an incredible free breakfast spread — all with gorgeous views of the water. Their historical story is on their website. Rooms are €600-€2,500 and includes breakfast, which for Positano is a little on the high end, but for a short stay, well worth it. Positano is steep, so choose your hotel wisely. Our all-white room with fabulous blue and yellow Italian tiles, with a balcony and bistro table overlooking the Mediterranean, was perfect. Pizza and Caprese salad lunch at their 5th floor pool/restaurant was exquisite. We then took a walk to explore the nearby shops. Definitely dine at their open air restaurant, Savino, overlooking the sea. I had their pasta with beef genovese and she had the sea bass with lemon sauce with a bottle of Costa d’Amalfi Furore. Delizioso!
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