Capri's famed Piazzetta is known as the gathering place for the rich and famous, where the cafè tables are bustling with celebrities and travelers from across the globe. An evening cocktail at the foot of the clock tower is an unforgettable experience, and from this vibrant heart of town, a number of picturesquely twisting lanes lined with shops and boutiques wind their way through the medieval quarter of Capri.

Heading in the direction of the Piazzetta, visitors soon find themselves on Via Camerelle, the most fashionable street in Capri, home to the bar of the Hotel Quisisana and a number of elegant boutiques selling all the best Italian and International designer fashions. In the evening, the local paparazzi swoop in to photograph the celebrities unable to resist the street's appeal.

Leave the hotel and head in the direction opposite of the Piazzetta. With Via Camerelle to the left, Via Tragara, one of the most beautiful lanes on the island, begins. The walk leads past gorgeous villas and gardens, and is always pleasantly quiet. After about a ten minute walk, you will reach the end of Via Tragara where its fantastic scenic overlook facing the Faraglioni and the Bay of Marina Piccola will take your breath away. In the evening, a low light leads the way down the lane without overshadowing the beauty of the canopy of stars above, making for a very romantic stroll. Just before reaching the scenic overlook, the Terrazza Brunella restaurant is one of the most romantic on the island, with a friendly staff and breathtaking view. Just a few steps further along, the Ristorante Monzù has an unforgettable view and a creative menu under the rising chef Luigi Lionetti. From the Belvedere di Tragara, there are two additional lanes offering stunning walks: one to the Faraglioni and the other along Via Pizzolungo.

Overlooking Marina Piccola and Via Krupp, the Gardens of Augustus are just about 5 minutes from the hotel. The gardens can be crowded until the afternoon during the high season summer months, so they are best visited at sunset when they can be enjoyed in relative peace and quiet with just the sound of the sea breeze and gulls as a backdrop to one of the most beautiful views on the island. The Ristorante il Geranio with its informal and friendly staff serve lunch and dinner in a pine grove overlooking the Faraglioni.

The historic Charterhouse of San Giacomo, with its large cloister dating from the 16th century and smaller cloister from the 14th century, is home to a museum with works by the German painter Diefenbach, an island resident for many years, among the collection. Nearby, the excellent Ristorante Villa Margherita serves traditional dishes with a modern twist, many of which are made with seasonal vegetables picked from the restaurant's own garden.

La Fontelina and Da Luigi are two beach clubs facing the Faraglioni that are considered among the most lovely on the island of Capri. You can walk to either in about 15 minutes along a spectacular trail that begins at the Tragara scenic overlook. With the towering Faraglioni sea stacks and Marina Piccola, the view from this stretch of coast is unforgettable. We suggest spending an entire day relaxing, and dining on the simple but impeccable dishes from the waterfront restaurant. To avoid the steep climb back up after your day at the beach, you can take the boat shuttle to Marina Piccola where you can hop on a bus or taxi to the Piazzetta.

This scenic overlook takes its name from a historic canon placed here to protect the island, and is about a 15 minute walk from the Piazzetta. Offering one of the most unforgettable views on Capri, the view overlooks the Gardens of Augustus, Marina Piccola, and the Faraglioni directly below. The overlook is never crowded, so the perfect spot for those seeking a bit of peace and quiet. Though the path up to the overlook is uphill, it passes through some of the most characteristic areas of the island and the view is worth the trip! At the beginning of the trail, just about a minute from the Piazzetta, Ristorante Mammà serves the creations of the chef Salvatore La Ragione, who has been awarded a Michelin star.

On the peak of Mount Tiberius and accessible only on foot (or, in exceptional cases, with the electric vehicles used to transport luggage), sit the beautiful and well-preserved remains of Villa Jovis, residence to the Roman emperor Tiberius, successor to Augustus. From these halls, Tiberius decided the fate of the Roman Empire for a long period of his life, communicating with the mainland though signals from the lighthouse, the remains of which can still be seen. From the clifftop about 300 meters above the sea, there is a unparalleled view across the water to Ischia, Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi, and the Li Galli islets. Roman historians, clearly not supporters of the emperor, recorded that the ruler would throw slaves from this clifftop to their death below for entertainment. The walk to Villa Jovis has a number of beautiful and interesting viewpoints, and passes through the Capri countryside with its rural roots still visible.

Villa Lysis is the residence Baron Jacques d’Adelswärd-Fersen had built on the island of Capri at the beginning of the 1900s when he decided to leave Paris to escape accusations of having corrupted a minor and offended the public morality. He lived here until his death by cocaine overdose in 1923. The villa is located on Mount Tiberius not far from Villa Jovis, the villa which belonged to the Roman emperor Tiberius, and can only be reached on foot. Visitors can tour the inside of the residence, including the salons, opium smoking room, and bedrooms, and the outside, with its lovely terraces overlooking the sea and a small temple built on the cliff's edge. Since 2017, the adjacent La Gloriette Park, is also open to the public.

Without doubt one of the island's most beautiful walks. Although there is a short cut which from the hotel leads to the area of Matermania by way of Via Cercola, guests will probably want to commence the walk from the Piazzetta, following Via Longano to reach the Natural Arch, one of nature's wonders. It's well worth timing your arrival at the arch around lunch time in order to enjoy a meal of traditional Caprian specialties at the Grottelle restaurant: a charming eatery, from the terraces of which a beautiful view of the Amalfi Coast can be seen. A flight of approximately 400 steps leads down to the Cave of Matromania, which contains artifacts dating back to Ancient Roman times, and on, along a magnificently panoramic coastal pathway, past Villa Malaparte and all the way to the terrace and viewing point of Tragara. From here, guests can head back to the hotel, without having to retrace their steps.

The Bay of Marina Piccola facing the Faraglioni has a number of beach clubs and is the island's most famous and photographed bay. The coastline of Marina Piccola is lined with the most popular beach clubs, some of which are well worth a visit. The bay can be very crowded during the peak hours of the summer season, but in the evenings are a great place to savor a meal of fresh fish and seafood at Ristorante Da Gioia right on the water.

Running parallel to Via Tragara, the quieter Via Tuoro, also lined with impressive villas and gardens, leads to yet another viewpoint from which to see the Faraglioni. After the first viewing point, a series of steps leads up to another even more beautiful one. From here, a well-trodden dirt track leads to the area of the Natural Arch and the Piana delle Noci.