We stayed at a beautiful hotel on Capri, Hotel La Palma. I saw it when I was on the island in October last year and thought that I would like to stay there. Built in 1822, it was the first hotel on Capri and in 1826 a guest staying at the hotel, German poet August Kopisch, rediscovered the famous marine cave which he named Grotta Azzurra, Blue Grotto.
History aside, this hotel is gorgeous. Everywhere you are surrounded by understated elegance. I could easily move in and never leave. It is right in the heart of Capri, not far from the Piazzetta and steps away from shopping and restaurants.
We were early in the season, which has been late starting this year because of the awful weather, so there weren’t many people staying on Capri. We were invited to check in early and were upgraded to a room with a balcony. The charming gentleman at the desk gave us some excellent tips for what to see on the island. He led us through his own walk with photos he had taken himself…a great start to our stay.
Take a look at La Palma.
This was our room. Each one is different.
…and the rest of the hotel.
We don’t often eat at hotels, but we decided that since everything else was done well the food should be too…and it was. The lighting has given things an odd colour, but you will get the idea.
As well as the food, the charming Franco, in charge of the restaurant, was happy to talk to us about life on Capri. What a fabulous place to grow up.
Breakfast was an excellent send off.
I had to have a caprese salad on the island where it was first made.
We are thinking Capri might have to become a regular thing. Prince Francesco Caravita di Sirignano declared…There are two ways to see the world: one is by travelling, the other is by sitting on the terrace at La Palma and wait for the world to pass in front of you.
There will be more on Capri soon.
Hotel La Palma http://lapalma-capri.com