Getting There
Toremar (tel. 0586/896113; www.toremar.it) operates ferries from the Porto Mediceo in Livorno to Capraia; there's a boat every day at 8:30am; additional boats run in high season. The trip to Capraia takes about 2 1/2 hours and tickets cost 23€ one-way. Cars are technically permitted on Toremar's ferries, but with Capraia's only paved road being about 800m long/2,625 ft., it would be rather pointless to bring a car here.
Getting Around
The inhabited parts of Capraia are easy to reach on foot from the ferry dock; the old borgo (walled town) is up on the promontory that forms the eastern boundary of the bay of the port. Additionally, there are 14 hiking paths and mulattieri (old mule trails) throughout the island. But the best way to appreciate Capraia's natural endowment is by boat. The classic, can't-miss excursion is the 2-hour giro dell'isola (around-the-island tour). A bus runs the short length of asphalt between the ferry landing and the town, handy if you're hauling luggage; otherwise, this distance is very pleasant to cover on foot. Neither mopeds nor bikes can be rented on Capraia -- this is strictly a walking or boating island.
t.Note: This information was accurate when it was published, but can change without notice. Please be sure to confirm all rates and details directly with the companies in question before planning your trip.
