Yes — especially with a boat tour or overnight stay
Capri's coastline is genuinely extraordinary — the sea caves, the Faraglioni, the water colour. The island town is chic and beautiful. The problem is 11,000 day-trippers all arriving between 10am–11am.
✅ Reasons to go
- The Blue Grotto is genuinely magical (when open)
- The coastline by boat is breathtaking
- Capri town and Anacapri have real charm
- Gardens of Augustus and Villa Jovis are beautiful
- Excellent restaurants and shopping
- The chairlift to Monte Solaro is unforgettable
❌ Reasons to skip
- Day-tripper crowds are intense (10am–4pm in summer)
- Blue Grotto closed frequently (weather-dependent)
- Everything is expensive (€5 espresso, €15 basic lunch)
- The ferry from Sorrento/Naples adds €40–50 return
- Marina Grande harbour area is chaotic
- Can feel like a tourist conveyor belt
💡 Pro tip: The single best Capri experience: take a boat tour around the island FIRST (before landing). You'll see the best of Capri — the coastline — without fighting crowds.
Bottom line
Capri is worth visiting for the coastline by boat, the Blue Grotto, and the views. Skip the crowded designer shopping streets and focus on the natural beauty.