As tourists move in, Italians are squeezed out on holiday island of Capri

FILE PHOTO: People walk on the Ponte Vecchio (Old Bridge) in Florence, Italy April 13, 2024. REUTERS/Alessandro Garofalo/File photo

CAPRI, Italy (Reuters) - Famed for its blue seas, breathtaking views and cove-studded coastline, the Mediterranean island of Capri has been a tourist haven since the early years of the Roman empire.

Unlike in the imperial heyday, when emperors made it their exclusive playground, Capri now attracts visitors from around the world, clogging its narrow alleys, packing the piazzas and blocking the beaches during the hot summer months.