The stacks

The Faraglioni of Capri are three imposing rock formations that emerge from the sea, and are characteristic elements of the island's landscape. Even the ancient Romans loved this area of the island of Capri and built large villas overlooking the Faraglioni. During the twentieth century this tradition was taken up by artists and intellectuals who loved to retreat to Capri for inspiration.

The average height of Capri's Faraglioni is around 100 meters: the first Faraglione joined to the coast is called Stella, the second is Faraglione di Mezzo (the smallest of the three, characterized by the famous cavity) and the third Faraglione di Fuori, also known as Scopolo. The latter is also home to Podarcis sicula coerulea, the famous blue lizard that probably acquired this coloring to blend in with the colors of the surrounding nature. Not far from the first three is also the Monacone, a fourth stacks that takes its name from the Bove Marino (or Monk) that in the past frequented the waters of the island of Capri.