Location
Villa Ceselle is in one of the most peaceful areas on the Island of Capri, Italy...far from the large tour groups but just steps from the historic center of Anacapri. We are perfectly located for those who are looking for an oasis of peace, quiet, and relaxation.
Hotel Villa Ceselle is located in Anacapri, the highest town on the Island of Capri, Italy. Here there is an air of otherworldly tranquility, but just 10 minutes by bus and guests are in the bustling center of Capri. A number of important sights are located in and near Anacapri, including the Blue Grotto, Villa San Michele, the chairlift to Mount Solaro, and the Casa Rossa museum.
The bus stop for routes to the Blue Grotto is 200 meters from the villa, and for routes to Capri at 300 meters.
- Distances to main sights:
- Center of Anacapri: 10 minutes on foot.
- Blue Grotto: 5 minutes by bus/20 minutes on foot.
- Mount Solaro chairlift: 15 minutes on foot.
- Villa San Michele: 20 minutes on foot.
- Piazzetta in Capri: 15 minutes by bus.
Anacapri
If you love small, Mediterranean villages with their twisting lanes, tiny squares, and historic homes, you'll love Anacapri.
In Anacapri, village life centers around Corso Orlandi, where there are small artisan workshops and shops selling local specialties. Order a pair of custom Capri sandals or sample a sip of limoncello directly from the producer. In the evening, when the daytrippers have left, the lane fills with visitors and locals strolling arm in arm under the streetlamps, stopping in at the restaurants, cafés, and gelato shops to enjoy the slow island pace.
The Center
Small churches, intimate squares, and historic artisan boutiques...not to mention pastry shops, cafés, and gelato stands. You'll be surprised by all Anacapri has to offer!
Villa San Michele
Visit this residence-cum-museum built by the Swedish physician and writer Axel Munthe on the most scenic point of the entire island. Don't forget to touch the Egyptian Sphynx statue for good luck!
Mount Solaro Chairlift
A breathtaking 12 minutes suspended above the slopes of Mount Solaro to reach the highest point on the island of Capri and enjoy the most sweeping view over the Mediterranean. Walk back down, stopping at the Cetrella Hermitage.
The Blue Grotto
Lay back in your tiny wooden rowboat to slip under the low cave mouth and enter the most famous sea grotto on Capri. If you stay at Villa Ceselle, you can be among the first to arrive in the morning and beat the crowds!
Villa Damecuta
The remains of one of the twelve villas commissioned by the Roman Emperor Tiberius on the island of Capri is nearby, and guests can meander through the archaeological site and admire the "imperial" views.
Punta Carena Lighthouse
Though it is second in size, in beauty this lighthouse is surely Italy's number one. Visit at sunset and sip a cocktail while enjoying the most unforgettable view on the island.
Walks and Hikes
Do you love long walks deep in the countryside?
Nearby Villa Ceselle there are some of the most beautiful walking and hiking trails on Capri, where instead of crowds you'll have only the sea, the cliffs, and the seagulls as your companions. Request a trail map at the hotel!
Mount Solaro and Cetrella
We suggest you reach the top of Mount Solaro with the panoramic chairlift, but then descend on foot, stopping at the Cetrella Hermitage, a tiny chapel tucked into a small valley on the mountain slope overlooking the Faraglioni rock formations.
The Natural Arch and Pizzolungo
This route is through the most pristine wilderness on the island of Capri, and passes the cave once dedicated to the god Mitra, scenic overlooks facing the Faraglioni sea stacks, and a natural archway carved into the stone by wind and time.
The Fort Trail
Just a few hundred meters from Villa Ceselle, this route runs from the Blue Grotto to the lighthouse, with unending vistas of the Mediterranean sea and sky.
