Capri in winter: what is open and what is closed, November to March
Capri is quiet in winter and still worth a visit, but hours are short: the Blue Grotto opens from 9:00 to 14:00, and only in calm seas. Many hotels and restaurants close, and hydrofoils can be cancelled.
At a glance
- Open
- Buses, taxis, Gardens of Augustus, Certosa di San Giacomo, Casa Rossa
- Closed
- Villa San Michele in February, Villa Jovis January-February, funicular January to Easter
- Blue Grotto
- 9:00-14:00 in calm seas; closed 25 December and 1 January
- Hotels and restaurants
- Almost all closed; B&Bs and places serving locals remain
- Hydrofoils
- Fewer sailings; can be cancelled in rough seas
What is open
Winter hours change often, so always check before you travel.
| Place | November-December | January-March |
|---|---|---|
| Villa San Michele | 9:30-15:00, closed Tuesdays | January the same; closed in February; March 9:00-16:30 |
| Certosa | 10:00-16:00, closed Mondays | 10:00-14:00, closed Mondays |
| Villa Jovis | 10:00-16:00, closed Mondays | Closed January and February; March 10:00-16:00, to be confirmed |
| Villa Lysis | 10:00-15:00 from 4 November to 19 December, closed Tuesdays | To be confirmed |
| Gardens of Augustus | 9:30-16:30 from 4 November | January 9:30-16:30; then 10:00-17:00 until 14 March |
| Casa Rossa | 10:00-16:00, closed Mondays | 10:00-16:00, closed Sundays |
| Blue Grotto | 9:00-14:00, last entry 13:30 | The same |
| Chairlift | 9:30-16:00, last ride down 16:30 | February-March the same; check January |
- Tickets: Villa San Michele €12, Certosa about €10, Villa Jovis about €6, chairlift return about €15.
- Blue Grotto: entry about €6, boat extra. You can only enter in calm seas with no wind, so check on the day, after 9:00.
- Chairlift: sources disagree on January. It can stop in strong wind.
- Villa Jovis: off-season hours change often. Call +39 081 8376218 before walking up.
Getting around
- Funicular: closed from January to Easter for maintenance, with a replacement bus. It costs €2.40.
- Buses: €2.50 from a ticket office, €3 from the driver, no cash on board. Timetables are reduced over the holidays.
- Taxis: run all year.
- Hydrofoils from Naples: about 50 minutes from Molo Beverello, with fewer sailings than in summer.
- Caremar ferry: about 85 minutes. It is cancelled less often than the fast boats.
Current times are on the operators' websites: see our ferry guide.
Hotels and restaurants
- Hotels: almost all close from late October until just before Easter. Local B&Bs can still be booked.
- Restaurants: many close, especially after 6 January. A notice at the foot of the clock tower in the Piazzetta lists those that are open.
- Reported as open: Piccolo Bar in the Piazzetta, Verginiello, La Piazzetta at Marina Piccola (lunch only), Aumm Aumm in Anacapri. Confirm before you go.
Pros and cons
Pros:
- Few people in the Piazzetta and on the paths.
- Walks: Pizzolungo and the Arco Naturale, about 3.5 km in 1-2 hours. Monte Solaro on foot, 60-90 minutes.
- Weather: about 10-15°C in January, though the wind makes it feel colder.
Cons:
- Short days: museums and the chairlift close between 14:00 and 16:30.
- Paths: sections of the Sentiero dei Fortini and Via Krupp may be closed.
- Sea: about 15°C in January, and no calm sea means no boats.
A typical half day
This works for November and December, but not on a Monday.
- Morning hydrofoil from Molo Beverello.
- Funicular to the Piazzetta, about 4 minutes.
- Gardens of Augustus, 5 minutes on foot, then the Certosa.
- Lunch at a place on the Piazzetta list.
- Pizzolungo and the Arco Naturale, or a bus to Anacapri and the chairlift before 16:00.
- Return: check the last sailing in the morning.
Tip: if you have an early flight or train, stay on the mainland the night before. Sailings from Capri can be cancelled in rough seas.
More Capri guides
- Getting around Caprifunicular, buses, taxis and rules
- The Blue Grottohow to visit
- Anacapri and Monte Solarochairlift and Villa San Michele
- Capri events and seasonswhen to go and what is on
Frequently asked questions
Is the Blue Grotto open in winter?
Yes, all year except 25 December and 1 January, but only in calm seas with no wind. From mid-October to March it opens 9:00-14:00, with last entry at 13:30.
Does the Capri funicular run in winter?
It stops from January to Easter for maintenance, and a bus replaces it. In November and December it is listed as running, with reduced times over the holidays.
Is the Monte Solaro chairlift open in winter?
In November, December, February and March it runs from 9:30 to 16:00. Sources disagree on January, and some list it as closed. Check before you go up to Anacapri.
Is Villa San Michele open in winter?
From November to January it opens 9:30-15:00, closed Tuesdays, with last entry at 14:30. It is closed in February and opens 9:00-16:30 in March.
Is Capri worth visiting in winter?
Yes, if you want quiet and walks and can accept short hours. If you want boat trips, swimming and everything open, choose spring or autumn.
Where to stay in Capri
11 places to stay in Capri on Napolibnb.it, the Naples holiday-rental portal: you contact the host directly, with no booking fees. Every listing shows its official CIN code.
