Capri or Sicily?

Question

Hi there,

I heard that both places are gorgeous but no offence to any couples the last thing me and my girlfriend want is to get stuck with couples at a very quiet place...I think single people will understand what I mean...Any suggestions about these places or other beach places in Europe we could go for? (try to avoid tacky destinations)

Answer 1

sicily!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! it is amazing

Answer 2

I have been to both places on several occasions, and the best is by far Sicily. Capri is good only for people watching, and for Italian celebrity spotting, but there is no comparison with the type of offers (variety of beaches, food, etc) that you get in Sicily.

Forget all the c**p about the mafia and co - as a tourist, everybody there will treat you more than just well.

I have done the whole tour of Sicily by car, and can recommend restaurants, beaches and hotels around the Island - we visited Taormina, Siracusa, Erici, Palermo etc.

Another destination that you might want to consider is Sardinia - it is my No. 1 favorite see destination. The area around Alghero (less famous and poshy than very expensive Emerald coast) is absolutely amazing. Some of the beaches there are absolutely stunning, and the food is to die for.

This year I am trying Corse...

Answer 3

All of the points so far are valid but I have to ask how you can realistically compare the two?  Sicily is a province with numerous cities and about 5 million people living on it.  Capri is, well, a destination that has an area of about 3 km - all of which you could really explore on foot (actually cars aren't allowed in most places so you have to hoof it around).  A more valid question might be Taormina or Capri?  Palermo or Capri?

Anyway, based on the wording of your question - I agree with everyone and recommend Sicily.  If you're young and looking for fun and sun, Palermo and the surrounding towns would work for you.

Now I love Capri so when you're ready to do the quiet couples thing, rent a car and tour the Amalfi coast - park the car and take the ferry over from Sorrento for the day.  It's awesome!  You can take in Pompei, Amalfi, Sorrento, and my favorite Positano doing a trip like this.  That'd be a great week or so.  When you're ready.

I can't recommend any other beaches in Europe, I'm not much of a beach person.  Most people rave about the Italian and French Riviera, although I've never been.

Answer 4

CAPRI!!!!

Answer 5

capri is the more trendy of the two, but beautiful. catellamre del golfo in Sicily is hands down my favorite place in Italy/Sicily.Crystal blue water, clean beaches, the food....forgetaboutit!

Answer 6

Sicily.Corleone,Mafia,it's historical.A lot of people are intrigued by it.

Answer 7

Sicily: lovely people, good food, full of art, cheap prices, crystal water...........Mafia is not a problem for turists.

Answer 8

Sicily