The Faraglioni of Capri: A Visitor’s Guide
The three rock spires rising from turquoise water are Capri’s symbol. Here’s how to see and photograph them from every angle.
The essentials
| What | Three sea stacks: Stella, Faraglione di Mezzo, Scopolo |
| Best land view | Belvedere di Tragara · Gardens of Augustus |
| Best sea view | Boat tour through the middle arch |
| Best light | Afternoon (sun on the cliffs) |
| Cost | Viewpoints free/cheap; boat tour ~€24+ |
Where to see them
Two land viewpoints frame them best: the Belvedere di Tragara, at the end of an elegant villa-lined walk, gives the classic head-on view; the Gardens of Augustus frames them alongside Via Krupp. For the most dramatic angle, take a boat tour from Marina Grande — many sail right through the natural arch in the middle stack (Faraglione di Mezzo), a Capri rite of passage.
Time it right
The Faraglioni face roughly southeast, so the cliffs are best lit in the afternoon, when warm sun rakes across the rock, and the water glows its deepest turquoise. From Tragara, the walk down is easy; the climb back up is the workout.
💡 Local tip: Combine both perspectives — shoot the head-on land view from Tragara in the afternoon, then take a late boat tour to pass through the arch as the light softens.
Make it a story
The sea stacks and turquoise water make a spectacular, romantic backdrop — a Capri proposal favorite.
See our proposal photography page.
Plan your shoot
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FAQ
Where’s the best view of the Faraglioni? The Belvedere di Tragara for the head-on land view, and the Gardens of Augustus to frame them with Via Krupp. A boat tour from Marina Grande sails through the natural arch.
When’s the best light on the Faraglioni? Afternoon — the southeast-facing cliffs catch warm sun, and the water is at its most turquoise.
