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==Economy== [[File:Capri Centre Belvedere.jpg|thumb|left|upright=1.35|Panoramic view from the Piazzetta in Capri town.]] [[File:Grotta Meravigliosa Capri.jpg|thumb|upright|Grotta Meravigliosa sea cave.]] Capri's economy is mostly based on [[tourism]]. The island has been a major resort destination since the 19th century, attracting visitors from Italy and internationally. During summer, particularly July and August, the island experiences a large influx of tourists, including many day-trippers arriving by ferry from Naples and the Sorrento Peninsula.<ref name="Swallow">{{cite book|last=Swallow|first=Nicky|title=Amalfi Coast with Naples, Capri & Pompeii|year=2012|publisher=John Wiley & Sons Inc|location=Hoboken}}</ref> The central [[Piazza Umberto I]], commonly known as the ''Piazzetta'', is the hub of social life and tourism in Capri town.<ref name="Gellhorn"/><br /> The island is known for upscale hotels, shopping (including luxury brands and local products like [[Limoncello]] and handmade leather sandals, and restaurants. Agriculture is very limited, though some [[Wine|wine]] and [[Olive oil|olive oil]] are produced locally. [[Handicraft]]s also contribute to the economy. The popularity of the island has led to concerns about [[overtourism]], particularly during peak season, with discussions about measures to limit day-tripper numbers.<ref>{{Cite news |url=https://kurier.at/chronik/oesterreich/zu-viele-touristen-hallstatt-zieht-notbremse/400034545 |title=Zu viele Touristen: Hallstatt zieht Notbremse |last=Sendlhofer |first=Thomas |date=13 May 2018 |work=[[Kurier]] |language=de |access-date=2020-01-13 }}</ref> The international luxury linen brand ''100% Capri'' originated on the island.<ref name="avia">{{cite web |last=Gafurova |first=Olga |url=https://www.aviamost.ae/en/100-capri-opens-its-flagship-boutique-middle-east-dubai-mall-fashion-avenue |title=100% Capri opens its flagship boutique in Middle East at Dubai Mall Fashion Avenue |newspaper=AviaMost |date=25 November 2018 |access-date=11 March 2020}}</ref>
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