Whether the island of Kaprije got its name from the caper plant (lat. Capparis spinosa) or from goats (ital. capra) remains unclear, but both theories speak to the characteristic Mediterranean features of this island. It is situated among the many uninhabited islands and islets of the Šibenik archipelago, and its first inhabited island neighbor is the open-sea island of Žirje, with which it shares the same ferry line. On Kaprije, everything is truly like it used to be; little has changed in the way of life because the island remains untouched by mass tourism, and there is no traffic of the kind we are used to on the mainland. Precisely because of its location almost in the center of the archipelago, its surroundings of numerous islets, its deep, protected natural harbor, and accessible coves, Kaprije is a true paradise for sailors.

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The only settlement on the island also bears the name Kaprije and is situated around a picturesque harbor. Newer houses have spread along the coast, while the old village is located higher up in the hills, as is the only church on the island, which bears the name of St. Peter. Along the northern coast of Kaprije, at a depth of 30 to 50 meters, lies the wreck of the Italian warship Francesca da Rimini, which was sunk in the turbulent year of 1944. It is considered one of the ten most attractive diving locations in Dalmatia, but it should be noted that it is under the protection of the Ministry of Culture of the Republic of Croatia, so diving is only possible when accompanied by authorized guides.

The indented coastline of Kaprije offers various opportunities for excursionists and swimmers – from rocky sections of the coast with crystal-clear sea to pebble and stone beaches ideal for sunbathing. In addition to the town of Kaprije itself, you will find restaurants and taverns in some of the coves, some of which can only be accessed by sea. For the same reasons, sailors love to visit the nearby uninhabited island of Kakan, where the people of Kaprije have maintained their vineyards and olive groves in the stone for centuries. The crown of their dry-stone wall craftsmanship is the miniature islet of Bavljenac – globally known as fingerprint island because, when viewed from a bird's-eye perspective, with its network of 22 kilometers of dry-stone walls on an area of only 0.14 km², it truly resembles a fingerprint.

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You can reach Kaprije by passenger ferries from Šibenik that run on a daily basis. Using the same ferry line, you can also visit the neighboring island of Žirje, allowing you to enjoy the two islands of the Šibenik archipelago that are furthest from civilization.