Belvedere della Migliera
Anacapri
Hidden gemViews & panoramas
The story
At the end of the Migliera walk, among vegetable plots and vineyards, the terrace opens onto the Punta Carena lighthouse and the vertical drop of Monte Solaro.
Access
FREE
The story
The Belvedere della Migliera is one of the most beautiful and authentic panoramic points of Capri, at the end of via Migliara, in the countryside of Anacapri. A natural balcony facing the open sea, far from the crowd, among vineyards and vegetable plots.
What to see
From the belvedere, the view runs from the Faraglioni to the Lighthouse of Punta Carena, spectacular at sunset; an iron cross marks a second panoramic terrace, with the gaze reaching Cala Ventroso and Marina Piccola. Along the road, the Philosophical Park scatters its paths with maxims.
How to get there
- Hydrofoil
- Ferry
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
From the centre of Anacapri it is reached in about half an hour on foot along via Migliara, an almost flat route among vineyards and gardens, suited to all: comfortable shoes and a camera. Come at sunset, when the light on the Lighthouse of Punta Carena is unforgettable.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Belvedere della Migliera?
A panoramic belvedere at the end of via Migliara, in the countryside of Anacapri, with a view from the Faraglioni to the Lighthouse of Punta Carena.
How do you reach it?
On foot from the centre of Anacapri, in about half an hour, along via Migliara: an almost flat route among vineyards and vegetable plots, suited to all.
What is the Philosophical Park?
A route along the road to the Migliera, with majolica tiles that bear maxims and philosophical quotations.
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