CAPRAIA ISLAND
Mini Guide
by Friday Escape
Hello September, nice to see you again!
With all that has happened this year, it feels like the summer just flew by. For the lucky -and brave- ones who, despite the new norm, hopped on a plane in early June and set off to discover countries without tourists, with empty beaches and got to experience the utmost personal touch from locals, Kudos to you!
For everybody else, September isn’t the end of summer (at least in Italy it isn’t)!
September generally marks the beginning of the mid-low season. At the time of writing, huge discounts and price drops are available on most booking platforms, and with most regions boasting a 25°C average, it’s got to be our favourite month to travel!
So we reached out to one of our favourite tastemakers Arianna from the digital Instagram travel diary Friday Escape, where she shares her passion for slow travel, authentic experiences and a collection of beautifully curated mini guide.
Here she shares for us some of her best recommendations to visit the Island of Capraia, a small volcanic land only 30km away from Corsica Island, yet belonging to the province of Livorno, Tuscany.
About the author
Hi, I am Arianna, the eyes behind Friday Escape.
Friday Escape was born as a personal travel diary following my passion to share experiences with others.
Friday Escape is a space in which people can find ideas to spend some days in locations across the Mediterranean area and beyond - simple pleasures, discovery and authenticity is what I look for.
Hidden spots, boutique hotels, natural landscapes, cozy restaurants are just few of the things you can find inside it.
Enjoy the journey!
STAY AT...
An historic villa with few intimate rooms in the heart of Capraia
EAT AT…
Azienda Agricola Valle di Portovecchio
Intimate dinner at the producer’s place. Traditional dishes made with local products.
Ps. This hidden gem is 1 hour trekking from the center, wear sneakers!
Carabottino
Simple, tasty dishes made with the fish of the day in the fisherman’s house garden.
Breakfast
Have breakfast at La Chiarantjna, the coffee bar in the center of the island.
Caffè and pasta alla crema to start the day!
Lunch box
Mini Market Forno
Get your lunch box at the mini market:
Home made «schiacciata» with local ham and cheese!
Aperitivo / Dinner
Il Pigghiolo Fiaschetteria di Mare - Bistro
End your day with a drink or aperitivo at the bar just behind the Residence La Vela.
DAY TRIPS / EXPERIENCES
Rent a boat and according to the wind enjoy the coast.
Cala Rossa and Cala della Mortola are my favorite spots
By energetic walk you can reach Cala della Mortola and another tiny spot which is only 15 minutes walk from the center of Capraia. Visit the farms and La Piana winery to taste local products!
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