Originally Posted by
BritinJapan
Could not agree less, the fact so many visit is a testement to its charm and beauty, go in the off season, stay the night and wander the streets when the day trippers have gone, eat in Ana Capri for wonderful reasonably prices food.
The Blue GROTTO takes a little time but well worth it.
It is touristy on this little island but get off the main drag and its wonderful, I do agree there are many other excellent islands and Amalfi close by but I find Capri a special place.
I have to agree some with the OP. It's not a total waste of time, but the cost and time to get here compared to the bus you can take from Sorrento to Salerno (with stops in Amalfi, Positano, etc) it's so much more worth it. That said, if you have time then it's of course a beautiful place and great for people watching.