Jennifer
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I honestly don’t understand how Capri has such amazing reviews.
If I had to guess, I’d say most of them come from influencers trying to look rich, or from people who actually are rich — the kind of crowd that either doesn’t notice poor service, or gets treated better because of how much they spend.
Money wasn’t the issue for us — we came prepared to spend and enjoy ourselves — but we’re also realistic people who understand the value of money, and honestly, Capri is absurdly overpriced.
You pay €9 for a Coke, €20–€30 for a cocktail, and €20–€50 for a single dish — and for what? The food, in most places, was shockingly bad, especially considering it’s Italian cuisine. We only had one decent meal during our stay, and even that wasn’t impressive. It just feels like people here charge as much as possible while putting in the least possible effort.
And then there’s the friendliness — or rather, the complete lack of it.
This was the red thread throughout our trip. Out of everyone we met, the few who were actually kind didn’t come from Capri itself — they were from Naples or other parts of Italy.
Honestly, I just don’t get the hype — Capri is completely overrated. When you read the reviews, people either warn you “don’t come in July or August, it’s way too crowded,” or they say “don’t come off-season, nothing is open.”
We went at the end of the season (October), and even then, it was still extremely busy during the day, yet the locals already seemed tired of tourists — all the friendliness and energy were gone.
So really, when are you supposed to come? Because it seems like it’s either too crowded, too rude, or too dead.
Yes, the views are beautiful, but that’s nature’s work, not Capri’s. The island itself isn’t more beautiful than many others I’ve seen. I’ve lived in Malta, and it’s just as stunning. I’ve been to Lanzarote, which I found far more unique. Even Monaco and Saint-Tropez, Cannes, Santorini, Nice.., which are also expensive, at least feel worth their price — they’re impressive, they have class, and you truly get what you pay for. Capri? Not so much.
The shopping area is, to be fair, quite elegant — lined with high-end designer stores and luxury boutiques. What surprised me was that there’s no visible security, so if you actually want to shop in peace, this might be the place for you. Perhaps that’s part of Capri’s appeal to the wealthy crowd. Still, I can’t imagine it being relaxing during the high tourist season, when the narrow streets are packed. We visited towards the end of the season, and even then, the attitude of the staff was noticeably cold. So if you want a place where you can shop in style but still be treated with basic friendliness, you’re probably better off going to Monaco or Saint-Tropez — both are elegant, impressive, and much more welcoming. Want to go luxury shopping in Italy specifically? Go to Milan, it’s maybe not that high class as Capri but at least the food is decent.
So who would enjoy Capri? Probably two types of people:
1. Those who don’t care about spending and don’t mind being treated poorly, and
2. Those who come here just for the photos, to post on social media and say, “Look, I’ve been to Capri.”
If you fall into one of those categories, you’ll probably love it.
If you value kindness, authenticity, and actual quality, you’ll likely leave disappointed.
The only place I’d genuinely recommend visiting is Anacapri. It’s less fancy, sure, but the people there were warmer, friendlier, and much more genuine. It proves that the issue isn’t tourism — it’s attitude.
And one more strange thing: most of Capri only opens during the tourist season. You’d think they’d treat those few months — and their guests — with care, but sadly, they don’t.
So yes, while Capri is beautiful, I can’t give more than one star. The views alone aren’t enough to make up for the arrogance, the prices, and the lack of basic friendliness.
Even if I were a billionaire, I don’t think I’d spend my money here.
