The Capri’s natural arch is one of the most amazing natural attractions on the island, as well as the Faraglioni rocks and the blue cave. Here is what you need to know before leaving …
Most of the Capri markets have gone to the beautiful goods of the Versace, Dolce & Gabbana, Prada and Louis Vuitton designer shops. But during our trips to Capri, Italy, we like to move away from tourist crowds and see some of the natural wonders of this magnificent island.
Our favorite walk is much prettier than a walk via Camerelle, and it is far from luxury hotels and well -swimming travelers to a part of the island where you will barely pass another soul.
It seemed to be such a hidden gem that I was almost reluctant to share the details, but I don’t like the cake. If you spend One day in CapriI encourage you to sneak in a natural archery hike.
What is the natural arc in Capri?
The natural arch, or Arco Natural, is located on the east side of the island, not too far from Villa Jovis on the Côte de Capri. The Arco Natural is a natural limestone arch located at the top of a cliff and measures 18 meters (59 feet) high and 12 meters (39 feet) wide.
The arc was formed by the erosion of a cave ago. The arc is magnificent to see and offers a spectacular view of the sea and the surroundings and is well worth the efforts to get there.
How to get to the natural bow in Capri?
The natural arc is only accessible and you can reach the arc from the city of Capri. There are two ways to get there, and I would recommend combining them to create a picturesque loop and walk. However, unless you like to set up hundreds of stairs, I strongly recommend that you follow it in the same direction we have done.
Start in the city of Capri at the main Piazzetta, and take via the Botteghe at via Croce, following panels for Arco Natural. From Via Croce, you walk in a quiet residential area and will remain directly on Matermania.
From there, it is easy to follow the panels and the path in front of a small restaurant Le Grottelle and to set up stairs to the natural arc.
The views of the ark are simply spectacular. The overlook is so close to the arc, it seems that you can reach out and touch it. As you look at the acute-brothels crashing on the rocks below, you start to feel dizzy for the height.
The only drawback of being so close to the arc is that you cannot integrate it as part of the camera to capture it in a way that gives the same impact as to see it in real life.
After taking all the photos you want, it is time to bring back the picturesque path from the cliff to the city and the Belvedere Tragara. From the ark, you should then descend the 200 staircases to the Di Matermania cave. Keep in mind that these steps can be quite stiff and a little slippery, so you will want to wear robust shoes and avoid this path if you have problems with stairs or limited mobility.
Before our hike, I had read a little on the Di Matermania cave and understood that it was a cave where ancient rituals had been executed by the Romans at the Cibele goddess and we also think that it is linked to the worship of the god Mithras.
However, when we arrived at our destination, passing only one other hiker along the way, we had the impression of tripping on a secret cave which must surely contain a secret treasure. The cave was clearly used for something special once and we had fun exploring like junior archaeologists inspired by Indiana Jones.
The cave was formed from natural erosion and is about 27 meters long, 18 meters wide and 18 meters high. He feels much larger in person than it seems in the photos.
From the Matermania cave, continue along the Pizzolugo path, climbing slightly to admire the incredible views of the coast and the famous rocks of Faraglioni.
The views throughout the Pizzolungo path are simply superb and there are many opportunities to take photos along the way. You will probably meet more hikers or walkers on this section going in the opposite direction, but for any reason, not all go to the natural arc.
When you approach the opinion of the Rochers of Farglioni, the path becomes more crowded with people who go from Via Tragara to see the rocks. It is also higher at this stage, with steep starts, which makes it a little more difficult for those who are afraid of heights.
From there, it is an easy walk to cross via Tragara in town.
Tips for natural arc hiking in Capri
If you are fortunate to visit Capri, I strongly recommend that you pass this hike to a natural arc and follow these tips:
- Leave in the morning before it becomes too hot and before day excursions arrive on ferries and excursions of cruise ships
- Plan to take about two hours to finish the whole loop, especially because you want to leave time to take photos
- Follow the route described above, starting with a natural bow, then following the cliff path in front of the Faraglioni rocks to avoid putting many stairs of stairs
- Bring water to walk
- Wear comfortable shoes to go up and down the stairs and on the dirt roads
- Don’t forget to wear a sunscreen!
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Tamara Gruber is the founder and publisher of We3Travel. Former director of marketing and travel advisor, Tamara is a award -winning and expert travel writer recognized in family trips. Tamara is a member of Satw, Natja, Ifwtwa and Adventure Travel Trade Association, and headquarters to the Board of Directors of the Family Travel Association. She is also the publisher of YourTimeTofly.com and the co-host of the Mavens Travel Podcast Podcast.