It was known as the “Stracasa” (“Super-house”) because it was so much more than a humble abode.
In 1920 the Lombardy-born engineer Emilio Errico Vismara chose spectacular Punta Tragara as the perfect spot to build a villa, perched high above the sea with views of the Faraglioni rock formations.
The plans were drawn up by Le Corbusier, who described the villa as “a kind of architectural bloom, an extension of the rock, an offspring of the island, a plant-like phenomenon”.
It was only natural, then, that Villa Vismara should play a key role in history a few years later when it became home to the American command during the Second World War.
Its eminent guests included General Dwight D. Eisenhower, General Mark Clark and Sir Winston Churchill.
Peace brought all the joie de vivre of the Dolce Vita to Capri, and in 1968 Count Goffredo Manfredi bought the villa as a holiday home, turning it into a hotel in 1973.
Hotel Punta Tragara has enjoyed extraordinary growth ever since, reaching the pinnacle of hospitality on Capri as its five-star luxury status attests today.
It has always been about a sense of home, a form of elegance which listens to Capri’s voice and interprets it with a light, personal touch.
The villa which is now the hotel was once home to my grandparents, Count and Countess Manfredi, who spent wonderful summers here in the company of friends, family and illustrious figures.
More than just a holiday, it was a chance to refresh the body and mind surrounded by nature and warm affection.
The same memories still inspire every marvellous season at Punta Tragara today" (Goffredo Manfredi - Owner).
The views from Punta Tragara are endless: the spectacular Faraglioni rocks, enchanting Marina Piccola, the white contours of Capri, the wonderful light of dawn embracing the sea and the quietly romantic sunsets.
All the bustle and vitality of Capri’s historic Piazzetta is just a fifteen-minute stroll away along Via Tragara and Via Caramelle.
First it’s the light which reflects the sea in the sky above and the sky in every room.
Then the colours: the blue of the Mediterranean, the yellow of the lemons, the pink of an ancient garden and the gold and grey of the rocks at sunset.
To pay homage to so much beauty I designed every room as a world in its own right.
Contemporary moods and different journeys, enabling every guest to experience the uniqueness of Capri and feel truly at home (by Giorgia Dennerlein - Architect).
The hotel's team are all ambassadors for the island and the style of the hotel.
When I meet with the chambermaids every morning – the hotel's team have one per suite – I always ask them the same question Count Manfredi asked me twenty-five years ago: “What do the guests want? What else can the hotel's team do to make the beauty of Punta Tragara unforgettable?"
Just as it did then, the answer lies in the question, in always listening and giving guests the generosity and discretion (by Anna Lardaro - Housekeeper).
An island of exclusivity on the magical island of Capri.
The Penthouse at Punta Tragara is a glittering jewel which crowns the hotel’s five-star luxury, an oasis of beauty and unrivalled discretion.
The masterpieces of Marina Piccola bay and the Faraglioni rocks are there to be admired from the magnificent 5th-floor terrace.
A maelstrom of beauty refreshes the huge living area adjoining the bedroom and its circular bed, sweeping into the breath-taking light-filled bathroom with central shower and bathtub.
Beyond lie only the perfect circles of the sun and moon.
The sea itself plunges into the 5th-floor Art Suite and caresses Punta Tragara’s five-star luxury.
No views over the Faraglioni rocks could be more stunning.
No other place could encapsulate the uniqueness of Capri.
The senses thrill to this unique space, from the fabulous bedroom to the living room with bathtub “suspended” over the sea.
Even the furnishings epitomise its breath-taking blend of tradition and design.
Beyond lies the magnificent terrace.
Here, everything lives in the present – legend, nature, strength and tenderness.
Inspired by Capri’s spectacular Certosa di San Giacomo monastery.
Spacious, exquisitely proportioned and the perfect match with nature.
Punta Tragara’s 4th-floor Certosa Suite is an exclusive abode which blends the energy of contemporary design with the warmth of antique furniture.
Blue is everywhere. From the huge window framing the living room to the extraordinary terrace with 360° views over the Faraglioni rocks, Marina Piccola bay and the entire island.
The bathroom is crafted from imperial marble.
Embracing the sea, the bedroom is pure romance.
Waking up is a dream. Dreaming means being here.
Like the prow of a yacht, the glorious Monacone Suite dominates the 5th floor of Punta Tragara and the splendour of Capri.
The huge terrace wraps around the entire suite, from the bedroom (connected to the magnificent living room via a wide sliding door) to the spectacular marble bathroom and panoramic bathtub overlooking the Faraglioni rocks and Monacone island.
The interiors are made unique by the furnishings, in a superb blend of 18th-century tradition and contemporary design.
A stone’s throw away is the soundless sea, the perfect soundtrack to every morning.
An imperial abode which expresses Punta Tragara’s five-star luxury in elegant, original style.
Against a backdrop of sweeping arches, the 4th-floor suite features a bedroom, living area and study in a single magnificent space, flowing gracefully out onto the stunning
terrace with views over the Faraglioni rocks, Marina Piccola bay and the contours of Capri.
Magical light shimmers in the marble bathroom, amid the colours of chromotherapy, in a reflection of the sparkling Blue Grotto.
It blossoms like a dream and the giant lilies on the walls, symbolising the uniqueness of Capri and Punta Tragara.
Welcome to the relaxed, wonderfully fresh Faraglioni Suite on the hotel’s third floor.
At the centre of a unique space with living area, study and superb bathroom stands a spectacular bed covered in soft leather.
The celestial blue of the sky is reflected in your eyes.
Your heart brims with the luxury of a singular terrace with sweeping views over the Faraglioni rocks and Marina Piccola bay.
Like Capri’s legendary villas, perched over the sea and hidden from prying eyes, the Junior Suites at Punta Tragara exude ultra-sophisticated design with regal spaces – some on two levels – including a separate bedroom and living room and magnificent terrace or balcony overlooking the sea.
The endless horizon is reflected in the sumptuous style of the bathrooms. The soundtrack to all this beauty is the silence of the blue skies and the indulgent sense of freedom.
Double Deluxe are luxury rooms in Capri, spacious and with all amenities, sea view and private balcony.
The rooms are furnished in typically Mediterranean style with walk-in wardrobes and secluded terraces with sea views.
A homage to the light of Capri and its pure surroundings.
Pure white and wonderfully fresh, these spacious rooms with walk-in wardrobe and stylish marble bathroom open onto a private terrace with spectacular sea views.
Almost like a salon, a private retreat where you can unwind and discover the five-star luxury of Punta Tragara at every hour of the day.
Nestling amid a wonderfully fragrant garden, the rooms blossom with delicate shades of white and beige.
An oasis of classical harmony, they open out onto a balcony or small private terrace with superb views over Marina Piccola bay and all the colours of Capri.
They boast luxurious marble bathrooms with a spacious shower.
Some of the rooms at garden and swimming pool level also come with their own delightful private patio.
"Capri is a triumph of flavours.
The hotel has everything here: the freshest ingredients, from fruit and vegetables to fish and cheese.
The lemons alone are enough to inspire a whole menu.
Punta Tragara is just as extraordinary for its elegant, natural, contemporary cuisine.
From a breakfast of haute patisserie to lunch overlooking the Faraglioni rocks; in the evenings, chance location and dine surrounded by the lights of the Gulf of Naples, just steps away from Capri’s historic Piazzetta.
The hotel has two restaurants, Monzu and Mamma, offering the world-renowned traditions of Naples" (Enrico Moschella – Restaurant Manager).
"My birthplace is Capri, and my passion is for patisserie.
When I arrive at 7 in the morning, I can already smell the first trays of sfogliatelle pastries.
The culinary team bakes everything ourselves – cakes, biscuits, plum-cakes, muffins.
Not forgetting crepes and waffles, all made to order.
Lightness and originality are the bywords.
The same applies to reworking the classics, from Neapolitan pastiera to a soup of basil, crisp savoury tomato biscuit and buffalo-milk ice cream.
The name for it? Not “Insalata caprese” but “Insolita caprese” (Riccardo Ragozzino – Pastry chef).
"It’s a tribute to my mother. She passed on her love for cooking and every single ingredient to me.
Mamma is all about contemporary Mediterranean cuisine, without forgetting the traditional dishes of Capri.
The key is the incredible quality of the ingredients.
My suppliers? Fishermen from Capri and smallholders from Anacapri.
My signature dishes? From seafood risotto to parmigiana made with silver scabbardfish.
My right-hand man? Salvatore La Ragione.
When there’s sincerity and respect in the kitchen, you can really start to enjoy yourself. It’s then that the Michelin stars appear" (Gennaro Esposito – 2 Michelin-starred Chef).
Ristorante Mammà can be found at 6 Via Serafina Madre, a stone’s throw from Capri’s famous Piazzetta.
The Concierge at Punta Tragara will be delighted to reserve an exclusive table for hotel guests.
"I was born in Anacapri and I come from a family of barmen.
The imagination and love of serving guests go back generations.
The most exclusive cocktail at La Pergola Bar?
Sun, silence, the swimming pool and all the intimacy of a private home. Something fresh to sip in the shade of the flowering wisteria?
How about a “Tragara”, made with passionfruit syrup, lime cordial, vodka and lemon soda or the brand-new Gim Mare, sprinkled with basil leaves.
The ideal drink on a starlit evening? A sip of romantic Capri" (Daniele Chirico – Barman).
The bar is the ideal spot for a thirst-quenching fizzy long drink or a cocktail which add an amusing note of colour to a dip in the pool.
And at sundown what better place to enjoy a cocktail and the colours of the setting sun before sitting down to a romantic candle-lit dinner?
10.00h - 02.00h
"Capri is my island and my whole life, and that includes the kitchen.
Nature and style are perfectly balanced here, and that’s just what I look for in my cooking: respect for the ingredients, clean flavours, flawless presentation.
From pasta and potatoes with blue lobster and smoked provola cheese from the Lattari mountains to sliced red tuna with citrus fruit sauce and maritata endive" (Luigi Lionetti – Executive Chef).
The name “Monzù” Restaurant is a deformation of the French
“Monsieur” which is how they called the chefs who worked in the courts of leading Neapolitan aristocratic families between the 13th and the 19th century.
Chef Lionetti’s menu includes many historical Capri favourites and Neapolitan dishes.
As well as the main dining room there is also a panoramic veranda in this luxury restaurnat and other open areas with wonderful sea views which are prefect for romantic candle-lit dinners.
Four treatment rooms are available, each with its own outside relaxation area.
Your day at the Spa starts with the “Buongiorno Capri” ceremony, including jogging, freshly-squeezed lemon juice and a lengthy massage, before moving on to wonderful thalassotherapy and an ultra-delicate body scrub so you can reap all the benefits of sun and sea.
A wide variety of wellness rituals and massages have been studied to suit every kind of skin.
Try the Spa treatments simply to relax and chill out, there is no better way to unwind and rediscover the ideal balance between physical and mental wellbeing.
The wellness rituals of the Hotel Punta Tragara include peelings or gommages, massages and there are specific machines for body treatmentsin Capri.
Just steps away from the swimming pools with views over the delightful gardens: at Punta Tragara even the gym breathes in the unique air of Capri.
The Unica Spa at Hotel Punta Tragara is the ideal place to discover a whole host of Physio Lab treatments.
Two seas, as crystal-clear as the sky and as invigorating as a dive between the waves: the two swimming pools at Punta Tragara, both freshwater, one heated with wonderful whirlpool jets.
Spend the day on board a private yacht, discovering the island’s wonders before heading further around the Gulf of Naples towards the jewels of the Amalfi Coast.
HOTEL PUNTA TRAGARA
Via Tragara, 5780076 Capri NAItaly