The Principality of Monaco is an independent sovereign state situated at the foot of the Southern Alps and overlooking the Mediterranean. Its exceptional position, between the sea and the mountains, its gardens, its cultural events, its casino, have made Montecarlo the ideal destination for a romantic as well as highly enjoyable and relaxing holiday. Montecarlo is also home to the extremely famous Circuit that hosts the Formula 1 Grand Prix. The island of Capri is the pearl in the gulf of Naples. Situated opposite the Sorrento peninsula, it is set in a fairytale landscape. The tall, jagged cliffs along its coastline are broken up by many natural caves, many of which can only be reached by sea. The undisputed symbol of Capri is the Faraglioni, the imposing rocky islets that rise out of the water opposite the island.