10 Things to Do in Capri in November

Although November is low season and the last month of autumn to welcome winter, there are still some interesting things to do during the first two weeks of the month. In the end, one of the advantages of going to Capri at this time of year is that you will basically have the island to yourself.

But besides showing you some of the best things to see and do in Capri in November, I'll tell you about a couple of festivities that you can't miss if you visit the island during this month. Also, don't forget to try some fruits and dishes typical of the season.

One of the things you definitely have to do during the month of November, thanks to the island's cool weather, is to sign up for one of the best tours of Capri, the kind that takes you through the cobblestone streets and allows you to get to know each of the island's most important historical sites.

The best thing about this plan is that, even in the month of November, you can find different companies and tour guides that offer a complete service, in which they not only take you around the island, but also tell you about its history and culture.

November is definitely a good time to do this kind of tour because you can walk more calmly through the streets, as there are few tourists in Capri. Another advantage of doing a tour during this month is that you will be able to try some of the flavours of Caprese gastronomy without having to make a reservation or wait a long time.

Besides, an advantage to take into account if you travel to the island in November and want to do one of these tours, is that, as well as in the shops, in the tourist area you will also find sales and offers that you can take advantage of. So not only will you get a tour with few people, but also at a very low price.

If you want to sign up for one of the best boat trips from Capri, the best option you can choose is to go to the Blue Grotto, which is a perfect trip to do in November, because you can find amazing deals on tours and shore excursions.

But also, as during this month there are less people in the whole island, it will be much more fun and peaceful to go to the Blue Grotto because, given the low number of people, you will have the opportunity to look at the Grotto in a different way and you will be able to appreciate the phenomenon that exists inside the cave much more easily, something that is not so easy to appreciate with so many tourists.

The only disadvantage of going on this Blue Grotto tour in November is the sea temperature, which is definitely much lower than at other times of the year, so be prepared for cold water.

Towards the month of October the arrival of autumn begins to be felt, and with it the cold weather. And also this time of the year there is a festival that is very special in many parts of Europe and Capri is no exception, it is none other than the Sagra della Castagna. Year after year, the Amici di Cetrella Association is in charge of organising the Chestnut Festival.

This festival usually takes place between October and November, however, it is during the month of November that it is at its peak with the different activities that take place as part of the celebration. So you can take part in the different activities planned by the organising committee, such as dances and talks.

You will also be delighted to take part in the annual mass to give thanks for the tradition of the chestnut and for the good harvest, which is held in the Church of Santa Maria di Cetrella. You can't miss the sharing of typical products made with chestnuts, among them the famous chestnut panettone, a good caprese coffee and more chestnuts.

This is one of the best things to do in Capri with your family, because besides receiving the religious blessing and tasting traditional Caprese flavours, you can enjoy concerts and music during all the festivities that take place from the first week of November.

Since 1918 Italy has celebrated every 4th November, the Day of National Unity and the Armed Forces, thanks to the war armistice that ended the First World War and helped begin the period of the Italian Republic's resurgence.

Capri does not escape from these solemn acts that take place all over Italy. Among the activities that you can enjoy during this day are the many commemorative and allusive events of the day. This commemoration is always celebrated with a speech by the island's highest authority and a floral tribute.

You can enjoy this day by going to the different restaurants and places of cultural and tourist interest in the city, where the locals will most likely tell you a bit of the history of this day, while you try some of the most traditional flavours of the region.

Although autumn starts at the end of September, there's no doubt that having a romantic date is a better plan for November than including it among the best things to see and do in Capri in September, basically because during the month of November you'll be able to better enjoy the much cooler weather.

The influx of tourists, which drops considerably during the month of November, will allow you to have a much more private and uncrowded date, which is not possible during the rest of the year, especially during the high season.

The ideal place to have a romantic date in November on this island is undoubtedly the Punta Carena Lighthouse, which thanks to its location away from the most common tourist spots, becomes a magical place to share with your partner. I recommend you wait until the evening to go to the balcony of the lighthouse, from where you can enjoy a beautiful and romantic sunset, which is even more intense during the days of the month of November.

You can complete the plan by going to one of the nearby restaurants, but always bearing in mind that to enjoy them in November, you should make a reservation to ensure your place and that the restaurant is open. This way you will have a very romantic evening in the autumn light with that special someone.

One of the must-do things to do if you visit Capri is to climb Monte Solaro, which is also accessible by chairlift. Although this is an experience you can have all year round, the weather in November allows you to enjoy the incredible views of Capri in the middle of autumn.

From Monte Solaro you will not only be able to see the most beautiful landscapes of the whole town of Capri and Anacapri, but you will also have the opportunity to see some of the best beaches of Capri, whose landscape can be seen more accurately from the heights.

No doubt this ride to the heights will give you the opportunity to take some beautiful pictures to remember. Once you are at the top, you will be able to see a beautiful complex of terraces, as well as a solarium and an American bar, where you can have a drink before continuing your hike up the hill.

Among the sites you can visit at the top are the remains of the Brutto Fortress, which dates back to the Napoleonic era and was built for military purposes. You can also visit the Barbarossa Castle, which is another architectural gem worthy of a visit, and if it's in November, all the better to avoid the crowds.

At the end of your walk on Monte Solaro, you will find the cherry on the cake, which is none other than the famous Cetrella Hermitage, an ideal place to visit in November thanks to the island's climate and because during the penultimate month of the year you will find a much lower number of tourists than during the rest of the year.

It is a small sanctuary that rises more than 470 metres above sea level. In the complex you can see a small church that was built in honour of Santa Maria, a large bell tower and a dome that dates back to 1600.

As well as the rest of the sights you can see in Monte Solaro, I recommend you to visit this place especially in November because during this season there are fewer visitors on the island, so you will have all the space for you and a few other people.

By having a visit with so few people, you will have the opportunity to look at everything in detail, without the pressure of other people waiting to see the monument. In addition, from the viewing platforms you can see beautiful panoramic views of the island and the ocean, which you might not be able to do at any other time of the year.

When the low season arrives, usually between October and November, many restaurants and hotels close, and some shops close as well. Obviously, during this season, the influx of tourists decreases a lot, so workers take the opportunity to go on holiday.

This causes prices in the shops to fall and the long-awaited bargains arrive. It's no secret that the shops in Capri sell quality products and handicrafts with an Italian stamp of quality. That's why one of the best things to do is to go shopping in the centre of Capri come November.

The best thing about shopping in Capri is that you can find several world-renowned brands, which also join the island's autumn sale season, which offers its biggest discounts during the month of November.

Among the shops I recommend you visit are: Carthusia, Capri Pride, Eco Capri, Amedeo Canfora and Campanella di Capri. In each of them you can find amazing handmade products that you could only buy in Capri.

Considering that November is the end of autumn and the beginning of winter, it's a good time to do activities on land instead of at sea. One of the best things to do, without a doubt, is to go trekking around the island, and a good place to do this is by going to Monte Solaro.

Although you have the option of taking a chairlift to get up there, a good way to enjoy the nature, the scenery and the cool climate is definitely on foot. Trekking excursions are quite popular on the island, and especially during the month of November they become the best option to enjoy the scenery Capri has to offer.

But Monte Solaro is not the only place where you can go trekking, there are many other places on the island for hiking. For example, you can sign up for an experience that takes you through the Faraglioni di Pizzolungo, the Belvedere Viewpoint and the Port, as well as the Faraglioni Route, which is one of the best known and most travelled.

And like these, there are many other options that you can find to start your hiking adventure through the most incredible places on the island of Capri, to see from land, the places that you could not see by sea.

One of the best things you can do if you visit the island in November is to take advantage of the beautiful and faint autumn light that pervades Capri to take some of the most beautiful pictures of your trip.

The Piazzetta is the ideal place to take the best pictures of the whole island, and especially during the autumn season that ends around November, the landscapes can be captured better, thanks to the softness of the light that is maintained throughout the month, very different from the intense light that prevails in the summer months.

I recommend taking pictures of the Faraglioni, which is one of the island's most beautiful and iconic sights. During November it is also a good idea to take pictures of the most picturesque villages of Capri and Anacapri.

In November the length of the day decreases in Capri, you are in the middle of autumn and winter is getting closer and closer. In total, Caprians notice a decrease of about one hour in the duration of sunlight each day.

Towards the last days of the month there is the shortest day with just over 9 hours of daylight. As for the weather on the island during this month, you should know that the temperature is considerably cooler than at other times of the year, and ranges between 14ºC and 19ºC.

If you travel to Capri during this month, you should pack plenty of rain gear in your suitcase, as this is the month with the highest amount of rainfall in the whole year. The weather is always unpredictable and you should definitely opt for land-based plans rather than sea excursions, with a few exceptions.

Although December is the windiest month, November is also a windy month, so you'll want to bring a jumper to cover yourself from the blizzards that hit hard.

In November, the number of tourists on the island of Capri drops considerably. You can tell it's the low season, especially as many restaurants and hotels close their doors for the holidays. Also the sea and the coastline look much cleaner because the boats and dinghies are no longer moored in the harbour.

Generally those who visit the island during this season are those who are looking for warmth during the winter, because although it is not a warm island during the winter, it does have much higher temperatures than the temperatures in more northerly countries and cities.

This means that it is a good plan to go in November if you want to discover every corner of Capri without the crowds and take advantage of the available places in restaurants, hotels and accommodation.

You will already know that in November, the island of Capri is a bargain, and this is not only seen in the shops that lower the prices of their products, but also in different places of accommodation, those that are still open, the restaurants also lower their prices in the low season, especially during the month of November.

If you want to take a tour or an excursion from Capri to the Amalfi Coast region, this is a good month to plan this activity, as tour prices also drop considerably.

Even going to the Blue Grotto, which is one of the most special and must-do things to do in Capri, is cheaper to do in November than any other month of the year.