Shopping in Capri runs on two parallel tracks: the international windows of Via Camerelle and Via Vittorio Emanuele, and the workshops that still make sandals, perfumes, ceramics and limoncello on the island.
The craft that endures
Capri sandals are still made to measure in a handful of workshops in the centre, fitted on the foot and collected the same day or shipped. The island's perfumes come from historic formulas tied to local flora, and the ceramics from the Campanian tradition.
Streets and hours
Via Camerelle gathers the international houses, while Via Vittorio Emanuele and Via Le Botteghe alternate fashion and local produce. The best time is early morning or after 7pm, when foot traffic thins and fittings happen without waiting.
A pause along the way
The shopping streets run out within a few hundred metres and lead back to the Piazzetta. Just behind it, in Piazzetta Cerio, Spirito di Capri is open from 11am to 2am: a small room, contemporary art on the walls, aperitivo or lunch between two purchases.
Frequently asked questions
- What to buy in Capri that is genuinely local?
- Made-to-measure Capri sandals, island perfumes, Campanian ceramics and limoncello made with local lemons.
- How long do made-to-measure sandals take?
- Often a few hours for basic models, collected the same day; for special work, shipping is arranged.
