Anacapri

Comune in Campania, Italy
Anacapri
Ronnacràpe (Neapolitan)
Comune
Comune di Anacapri
View from Villa San Michele towards Marina Grande
View from Villa San Michele towards Marina Grande
Location of Anacapri
Map
40°33′N 14°13′E / 40.550°N 14.217°E / 40.550; 14.217
CountryItaly
RegionCampania
Metropolitan cityNaples (NA)
Government
 • MayorMario Staiano
Area
 • Total6.39 km2 (2.47 sq mi)
Elevation
275 m (902 ft)
Population
 (December 31, 2004)[2]
 • Total6,240
 • Density980/km2 (2,500/sq mi)
DemonymAnacaprese
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
80071
Dialing code081
Patron saintSt. Anthony of Padua
Saint dayJune 13
WebsiteOfficial website

Anacapri (Italian: [anaˈkaːpri]) is a comune on the island of Capri, in the Metropolitan City of Naples, Italy.

Anacapri is located higher on the island than Capri (about 150 m (490 ft) higher on average)[3]—the Ancient Greek prefix ana- meaning "up" or "above". Administratively, it maintains a separate status from the comune of Capri.

Anacapri is widely known for its picturesque, rural tranquility, broad views of the Bay of Naples, and significant historic sites, including Villa San Michele.

Overview

Bus and taxi services connect Marina Grande to Capri and Anacapri via the numerous hairpin turns of Via Giuseppe Orlandi.

A chairlift in Anacapri (seggiovia) connects Piazza Vittoria to the 589 m (1,932 ft) Monte Solaro, providing wide views of the south-facing coast.

Punta Carena Lighthouse is located 3 km (1.9 mi) from the main town.

French composer Claude Debussy named one of the pieces from his first book of preludes—No. 5, "Les collines d'Anacapri" ("The Hills of Anacapri")—in homage to the community.

Notable landmarks

Climate

Climate data for Anacapri (1991–2020)
Month Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Year
Record high °C (°F) 20.8
(69.4) 		22.6
(72.7) 		28.2
(82.8) 		32.2
(90.0) 		36.4
(97.5) 		38.0
(100.4) 		39.8
(103.6) 		42.9
(109.2) 		36.2
(97.2) 		32.2
(90.0) 		27.6
(81.7) 		21.4
(70.5) 		42.9
(109.2)
Mean daily maximum °C (°F) 13.7
(56.7) 		14.3
(57.7) 		16.8
(62.2) 		19.8
(67.6) 		24.4
(75.9) 		28.7
(83.7) 		31.7
(89.1) 		32.4
(90.3) 		28.3
(82.9) 		23.5
(74.3) 		18.3
(64.9) 		14.6
(58.3) 		22.2
(72.0)
Daily mean °C (°F) 10.9
(51.6) 		10.7
(51.3) 		12.7
(54.9) 		15.4
(59.7) 		19.6
(67.3) 		23.8
(74.8) 		26.4
(79.5) 		27.0
(80.6) 		23.5
(74.3) 		19.5
(67.1) 		15.3
(59.5) 		12.0
(53.6) 		18.1
(64.6)
Mean daily minimum °C (°F) 8.7
(47.7) 		8.2
(46.8) 		9.8
(49.6) 		12.1
(53.8) 		15.8
(60.4) 		19.9
(67.8) 		22.3
(72.1) 		23.0
(73.4) 		19.9
(67.8) 		16.6
(61.9) 		12.9
(55.2) 		9.9
(49.8) 		14.9
(58.8)
Record low °C (°F) −0.2
(31.6) 		−0.4
(31.3) 		1.2
(34.2) 		2.8
(37.0) 		8.6
(47.5) 		10.0
(50.0) 		10.0
(50.0) 		14.8
(58.6) 		10.8
(51.4) 		5.8
(42.4) 		0.0
(32.0) 		0.0
(32.0) 		−0.4
(31.3)
Average precipitation mm (inches) 71.4
(2.81) 		58.1
(2.29) 		52.7
(2.07) 		40.4
(1.59) 		25.8
(1.02) 		16.2
(0.64) 		10.9
(0.43) 		23.9
(0.94) 		58.4
(2.30) 		87.5
(3.44) 		95.5
(3.76) 		84.9
(3.34) 		625.7
(24.63)
Average precipitation days (≥ 1.0 mm) 8.3 6.8 6.7 5.5 3.9 2.3 1.3 1.7 5.5 6.7 9.4 8.9 66.9
Average relative humidity (%) 70.5 68.6 69.7 69.4 68.4 67.9 67.1 67.4 67.3 70.4 71.9 70.2 69.1
Average dew point °C (°F) 5.5
(41.9) 		4.9
(40.8) 		7.0
(44.6) 		9.4
(48.9) 		13.1
(55.6) 		17.0
(62.6) 		19.2
(66.6) 		20.2
(68.4) 		16.7
(62.1) 		13.9
(57.0) 		10.1
(50.2) 		6.4
(43.5) 		12.0
(53.6)
Source: NOAA[4]

Gallery

  • Anacapri viewed from the chairlift to Monte Solaro
    Anacapri viewed from the chairlift to Monte Solaro
  • The Blue Grotto
    The Blue Grotto
  • Casa Rossa
    Casa Rossa
  • The ruins of Villa Damecuta
    The ruins of Villa Damecuta
  • Chairlift to Monte Solaro
    Chairlift to Monte Solaro
  • View from Monte Solaro towards the Faraglioni
    View from Monte Solaro towards the Faraglioni
  • Anacapri street
    Anacapri street

See also

References

Wikivoyage has a travel guide for Anacapri.
Wikimedia Commons has media related to Anacapri.
  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ "Capri Map" (PDF). Capri Tourism. Archived from the original (PDF) on 30 August 2021. Retrieved 3 May 2023.
  4. ^ "World Meteorological Organization Climate Normals for 1991-2020 — Capri". National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Retrieved 4 February 2024.
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