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La Fontelina

  • Beach club
  • Località Faraglioni - Capri
  • 3.9813
La Fontelina
La Fontelina
La Fontelina
La Fontelina

Swim at the foot of the dramatic Faraglioni

  1. Swim beneath Capri's iconic Faraglioni
  2. Bask in the sun on a soft beach mattress
  3. Sip their famed sangria

Have you ever seen that gorgeous Dolce e Gabbana perfume commercial? The one where the bikini-clad model emerges from the turquoise waves like a sea goddess? Well, that commercial was filmed right here.

Before becoming one of the most beautiful and exclusive beach clubs in the world, the Fontelina di Capri was simply a place. A hidden, magical cove known only to locals at the foot of the Faraglioni, where the deep blue water reflects the sparkling Mediterranean sun on the dramatic cliffside, and the only sounds are the waves and the sea breeze.

Already during Roman times, a string of emperors and their courts had discovered this breathtaking beach, and made it their chosen seaside pleasure retreat. And with this winning mix of natural beauty and historic charm, the Arcucci and Gargiulo families have both conserved and shared the Fontelina with visitors for more than 50 years. Their hospitality is legendary, and their cuisine is unique and unforgettable; this is the perfect place to spend a day enjoying Capri's coast, stretched out on the soft beach mattresses directly on the rocky cliff, and sipping from a pitcher of sagria brought directly to you along the water's edge.

Guest reviews

909allenw

Five star view, with three star customer service

4
Sep 22, 2024
Ciao friends, the beach club is a must if you have the time. Make your reservation online well in advance (pro-tip: save your email confirmation, as we were greeted with a little skepticism), but we got in nonetheless. A reservation for the restaurant was required at time of online booking. At time of booking a credit card is required, but you won’t be charged for your beach club seats, drinks, amenities, and food until you check out of the restaurant. Total for the beach club, two espressos, an umbrella, two cokes, and food at the restaurant was about $300 USD. That said, we hiked down and arrived at 9:30am (literally the first ones there), and we were seated in the middle near the water, real nice view. I asked if we could move up a bit but apparently those seats were reserved for people who booked multiple days in a row. Views of the Faraglioni Rocks were INCREDIBLE!! The ocean is accessible by ladder and it felt amazing. Another pro- tip: bring your own towel if you want to save 14 euro per towel. All-in-all, we’d go again for sure. View: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Customer service: ⭐️⭐️⭐️

Map

You can reach Fontelina by private boat or on foot, via the little path which starts just beneath the Punta Tragara viewing point. For the return journey, Fontelina provides a shuttle boat from the beach club to Marina Piccola.

From Marina Piccola the center of Capri is just a short bus or taxi ride away.

Località Faraglioni - Capri

Ferries to Capri (updated 2025 prices and schedules)