Piazetta di Capri – the first place that greets thousands of tourists every year. Piazetta, meaning “the little square,” is called Piazza Umberto I. It is a bustling little square where cafés are nestled close together, and perhaps it is one of the most fashionable squares you can visit in Capri. If you arrive by the funicular (cable car) or taxi, you end up here. There are always plenty of people here, no matter the time of day, partly because most streets lead to or pass by this square.

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Piazza Umberto I is the perfect spot to sit and watch all the people passing by—you might suddenly spot a celebrity, or simply become completely fascinated by the crowd as you soak in the atmosphere. Glenn and I often play a guessing game while sitting at one of these cafés. We try to guess which country the different people come from.

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The famous long high-end shopping street, Via Camerelle, is also right next to the square. Here, designer boutiques line up like pearls on a string, complete with white, round awnings and bougainvillea growing beautifully in between. They all have enticing window displays with one goal: to lure you in. The long, narrow city streets are charming even though you might sometimes find yourself in a queue because of the crowds; and when the streets are perhaps only 2 meters wide, you can expect a bit of congestion at times.

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As you stroll along these streets, you’ll often notice that shop owners are incredibly proud if a well-known celebrity has visited their store or dined at their restaurant. You’ll see photos displayed on the outside of the shop or along the brick walls, celebrating these visits—often with the celebrities themselves completely unaware of the admiration.