Belvedere di Tragara
Capri
FamousViews & panoramas
The story
At the end of the lane lined with villas and bougainvillea, the terrace where the Faraglioni line up perfectly, three rocks rising from the blue like the island's signature.
Access
FREE
The story
The Belvedere di Tragara, at the end of via Tragara in Capri, is the balcony from which you admire the Faraglioni, the three rock-symbols of the island. There are three of them: the one attached to the land (the Stella), the middle one, crossed by a natural arch through which the boats pass, and the Scopolo, the outermost, where the rare blue lizard lives.
What to see
One of the most celebrated panoramas in the world: the three Faraglioni emerging from the turquoise sea, seen from the height of the Tragara terrace and framed by the Mediterranean scrub. An image that has become the very symbol of Capri.
How to get there
- Hydrofoil
- Ferry
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
The belvedere is reached on foot from the centre along via Tragara, a scenic walk slightly downhill with a climb back on the return. It is in the open and freely accessible. Come in the morning or the late afternoon for the best light on the Faraglioni.
Frequently asked questions
What are the Faraglioni of Capri?
The three rock-symbols of the island: the Stella (attached to the land), the middle one with the natural arch you can pass through by boat, and the Scopolo, where the rare blue lizard lives.
Where are the Faraglioni best seen from?
From the Belvedere di Tragara, at the end of via Tragara, one of the most celebrated panoramas of Capri.
How do you reach the belvedere of Tragara?
On foot from the centre of Capri along via Tragara, a scenic and freely accessible walk.
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