Monte Solaro
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Why go
- Reach Capri’s highest point at 588 metres, above Anacapri, which lies at the mountain’s foot on the plain of the same name.
- Walk past the remains of Fortino di Bruto, including a blockhouse used in early 19th-century battles between Britain and France.
- See the Eremo di Santa Maria a Cetrella, noted for its rustic island architecture, on the return trail.
What you see
- From the summit, look northwest over the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Gulf of Naples.
How to get there
- On footWalk to the summit by the Passetiello or the path starting at Axel Munthe. Both footpaths suit fit walkers and are easier to descend than climb.
- Cable carTake the chairlift from near Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri for a quicker ascent.
Sources: Monte Solaro - Wikipedia · Mont Solaro - Wikipedia · Monte Solaro - Wikipedia · checked 24 Sep 2026
Where
Anacapri, Anacapri
Questions and answers
How high is Monte Solaro?
It rises to 588 metres, the highest point on the island of Capri.
Where does the chairlift depart?
The chairlift station is near Piazza Vittoria in Anacapri.
What plants and birds are found on Monte Solaro?
Nearly 900 plant species grow on the mountain. Migratory birds, including peregrine falcons, visit it.
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