A Handbook for Travellers in Southern Italy and Sicily Volume 1

This historic book may have numerous typos and missing text. Purchasers can download a free scanned copy of the original book (without typos) from the publisher. Not indexed. Not illustrated. 1890 Excerpt: ...certain times of the year they afford excellent quail shooting. ROUTE 7. SORRENTO TO CAI'Rl.--STEAMER. Whether visiting Capri from Naples or from Sorrento, travellers are strongly recommended to sleep at least one night on the Island. Persons who go there and back in a day see nothing. Steamer daily from Naples (S. Lucia) at 9, reaching Sorrento at 10.45, the Blue Grotto at 11.45, and Capri at 12.30. Return-ticket 10 frs., available for 3 months. Passengers landing at Sorrento must take a fresh ticket for Capri (5 frs.). When two steamers run in competition, the fare is considerably less. Boat from Sorrento to Capri with 4 rowers, 12 frs.; from Massa with 2 rowers, 4 frs. Landing or embarking at Naples, Capri, or Sorrento, 30 c., or 50 c. with a small amount of luggage. Italians only pay 20 c. Local steamers leave Capri at 6 A.m. in summer, making the round of the bay, and reach Naples about 10, and Capri again at 6 P.m. Passing close to the Capo di Sorrento, the visitor may see the extensive substructions of the Villa of Pollius Felix. The steamer then gradually quits the coast, and steers a direct course for the Blue Grotto, affording beautiful views of the peninsula to the 1., and of the precipitous cliffs of Capri. Small boats are in waiting to convey travellers within the Grotto (1 fr.), the visit to which occupies a few minutes only (see below). The steamer then returns along the coast to the Marina Grande, where an omnibus, carriages, and donkeys are in attendance. Most of the porterage is done by stout girls or women, who will carry enormous weights up the hill for a few soldi. Approximate Taripp.--Horse, 5 frs. a day. Donhey, 3 frs. a day, with buonamano. Guide, 4 frs. a day; unnecessary, unless time is limited. Boat, 1 to 2 frs. an hour; a bargain...