Accessibility on Capri

Getting to Capri with a wheelchair

All public ferries are required by law to be accessible for people with disabilities, and therefore they should be; despite this, accessibility is often limited. Often the accessibility accommodations aren't elevators or chairlifts but rather the crew, who help people with disabilities embark and disembark by hand. If you're traveling by yourself, it's a good idea to call the ferry company before your travel date to request assistance (which must be provided by law). People with disabilities can travel with their vehicles to the island even during the months of the year when non-resident vehicles are banned, but the vehicle must have the appropriate permit indicating a disability. For more information, contact Capri's "Vigili Urbani" (City Police) at +39 081 8386203.

After you disembark on Capri, you can visit the fishing village of Marina Grande, though the road is a bit rough so it may be difficult to navigate. There are souvenir shops, restaurants, and cafés to stop for a drink, and a beach club where you can relax along the water's edge.

Marina Grande

Once you arrive at Capri, you'll disembark at the port of Marina Grande, where you can enjoy this small fishing village. Unfortunately the street isn't perfectly even and you'll encounter some areas where the pavement isn't smooth. However, the marina is a lovely and accessible place to visit. You can use the smooth pier to enjoy the seaside atmosphere amidst the yachts and boats moored there.

There are also souvenir shops, restaurants and bars to stop for a bite to eat and a drink, and beach clubs for relaxing by the sea.

There's an accessibility slide for getting into and out of the water. It's located on the free beach next to the ticket offices.

There are three accessible public bathrooms, but some are not easy to reach.

Capri Town

The funicular is accessible by elevator and chairlift and transports visitors up to the famed Piazzetta in the center of Capri town, which is lined with bustling cafés.

Here you can decide if you want to continue down Via Vittorio Emanuele with a bit of assistance, where there are a number of luxury hotels, designer boutiques, and the island's best gelato at "Da Buonocore".

Once you arrive at the Grand Hotel Quisisana, you can continue on to the Gardens of Augustus, which are unfortunately not accessible due to stairs at the entrance. Via Krupp, the famous lane running down the cliffside between Capri and Marina Piccola, is accessible.

There are a number of traditional kiosks selling gelato and granita nearby, or you can purchase Capri's famous perfumes from the Carthusia factory, and visit the Charterhouse of San Giacomo, a historic monastery.

In the center of Capri town you can visit Via Camerelle without assistance and shop at its luxury boutiques. With a bit of assistance (due to an uphill stretch), you can continue on to the Tragara scenic overlook with its view of the Faraglioni. From here, turn back along Via Fuorlovaldo and Via Le Botteghe, stopping at the artisan workshops and perhaps one of the well-known restaurants for a meal.

Accessible restrooms in Capri town are located in the Piazzetta, right under the clock tower.

Tiberio, the upper part of Capri

To reach the upper part of Capri, you'll need assistance as the road is steep. There are a number of small restaurants and cafés, historic villas open to the public such as Villa Lysis and Villa Jovis, and quaint traditional island homes along the route.

Marina Piccola

From the Piazzetta, you can also hail a taxi to visit the Bay of Marina Piccola (there are about 30 steps to get to the beach), where there are a number of accessible restaurants for lunch or dinner.

Anacapri

You can travel from Capri town to Anacapri, the second-largest town on the island, by taxi or bus, although not all public buses are equipped with chairlifts. In Anacapri you can explore the center of town without assistance along Via Giuseppe Orlandi, which is lined with cafés, restaurants, and shops. Most of these places are accessible, although the restrooms themselves are often not modified for accessibility requirements.

Accessible restrooms in Anacapri are located near the playground on via Giuseppe Orlandi.

In Anacapri, you can visit the Church of San Michele in Piazza San Nicola, with its famous 18th-century majolica floor representing the Garden of Eden.

Villa San Michele is only partially accessible, due to a number of stairs inside the villa.

Sunset at the lighthouse

You can take a taxi to the Punta Carena lighthouse, which has a spectacular view at sunset. The city provides a wheeled carriage to reach the water's edge, though there is no slide to enter or exit the water.

You can stop for a drink at one of the beach cafés.

At the lighthouse there are accessible restrooms.

The Blue Grotto

The Blue Grotto can be visited at sea, with a little help.
You'll need to take a boat to get to the Blue Grotto entrance (boats for the Blue Grotto depart from Marina Grande).

From here, someone will need to carry you from the boat and help you get situated inside a row boat, because that's the only way to enter the cave. The boatmen are always available for this type of help.

You'll need to be able to lie down on the bottom of the boat when passing under the narrow cave entrance.

Anacapri for everyone: accessible tourist guide

Below you can download a map of Anacapri that shows what locations are accessible to people with disabilities. It's an essential guide to exploring the island comfortably and safely.

The map highlights barrier-free routes, cultural and tourist areas with facilitated access, as well as accommodations and catering facilities equipped to welcome visitors with special needs.

Accessible points of interest include the historic center, various churches and monuments, as well as parks and gardens with facilitated routes. The map also includes useful information on accessible public transport, reserved parking, and assistance services available on the island.

This downloadable guide is designed to ensure all visitors have a pleasant and inclusive experience, allowing them to fully enjoy the beauty of Anacapri.