Jewels of the Mediterranean

Capri: Jewel of the Med is a television programme presented as an episode that centres on a specific Mediterranean locale. The title itself signals that the feature will highlight a place often regarded as a gem of the region, and the format is that of a single instalment rather than a series. The episode’s visual narrative is built around camera work that settles on one of the Mediterranean’s smallest inhabited islands. While the landmass is modest in size, the footage reveals that it draws an impressive flow of visitors – almost two million people make the journey there each year. This focus on the island underscores a striking contrast: despite being among the tiniest permanent settlements in the sea, it enjoys a level of tourist traffic that rivals much larger destinations. The cameras linger on the island’s shores, streets and everyday life, showing how a place of limited geographic extent can still command such a high annual visitor count. In short, the programme uses its lens to illustrate how a diminutive island in the Mediterranean manages to attract close to two million guests annually, highlighting the unique appeal that belies its small physical footprint.