Marina Grande, Amalfi | Top 150 Bikini Destinations
AMALFI, CAMPANIA / ITALY
Marina Grande, Amalfi |
Top 150 Bikini Guide
Swim beneath Amalfi’s hillside, then walk from the harbor to the cathedral square.
Plan your beach day ↘TOP 150 BIKINI DESTINATIONS / AMALFI COAST
A beach at the foot of town.
A harbor on the Gulf of Salerno.
Marina Grande curves along central Amalfi, where dark pebbles meet the Gulf of Salerno below the waterfront road.
Arrive by ferry if the sea is calm, swim from the marked beach area, and walk inland for lunch when the waterfront fills up.
ON THE WORLD MAP
On Italy’s Amalfi Coast.
Marina Grande, Amalfi, Campania
AMALFI LEMON
Under the lemon pergola.
The lemon print echoes the fruit grown on terraces above the coast.
Shop Amalfi Lemon ↗01 / GETTING THERE
Start in Salerno.
The ferry approach
The harbor puts you within walking distance of the beach and cathedral square.
Photo: Grueslayer · CC BY-SA 4.0Get around Amalfi
The bus stop and ferry landing are beside the waterfront. Use marked crossings for Piazza Duomo. If you drive, check parking and road restrictions before leaving.
On the beach
The town’s accessible beach program ↗ offered walkways, showers, toilets and adapted chairs at the west end from early June through late September. Check with the town for current access and available facilities. Beach status ↗
02 / BEACH ESSENTIALS
Know before you go.
Marina Grande is a full-service town beach with seasonal lidos, a free stretch of shore, and cafés a short walk away.
01 / HOW TO GET THERE
From the harbor or town square
From the ferry pier or Piazza Duomo, allow a few minutes on foot to the beach. If you drive, Luna Rossa is a paid garage at the entrance to Amalfi, a short walk from the center. Rates vary by date and time. Check availability before driving in on summer weekends.
Official Luna Rossa parking rates ↗02 / BEACH ACCESS
A short approach from town
Use the waterfront approach from town. The last stretch is short, and the walk back has no long climb. The town offers a seasonal, reservable accessible beach area with walkways and floating chairs. Strollers are easier to use on the paved approach than on the pebbles. Access from town does not depend on the tide.
03 / THE SAND
Pebbles underfoot
Expect gray pebbles and coarse grit, including where you enter the water. The dry stones can heat up in midday sun. Water shoes give you grip and make the walk to the water more comfortable.
04 / FOOD & WATER
Lidos and nearby cafés
Seasonal lidos and restaurants serve the waterfront, and cafés and shops are a few minutes away in town. Pick up drinking water before choosing a spot. Hours vary by business, and a little cash is useful if you have a small purchase or a card terminal is down.
05 / CHAIRS & UMBRELLAS
Rent a lido set
The seasonal lidos rent umbrellas and loungers. A local hotel lists €20–€35 for an umbrella and two loungers as a guide, with rates varying by row and season. Confirm the current quote with the lido. Bring your own shade for the exposed free stretch.
06 / RESTROOMS & SHOWERS
Seasonal toilets and showers
The municipality lists toilets and showers at its free summer accessible beach area. Ask your lido which facilities are included, whether it has changing rooms, and where to find the lifeguard. Public winter opening and dedicated first-aid arrangements are unconfirmed.
03 / THE BEACH
A day at Marina Grande.
From the western pier
The waterfront road curves above Marina Grande’s pebble shore.
Photo: Falk2 · CC BY-SA 4.001 / ARRIVE EARLY
Pick a spot
Bring a towel for the public beach area. Check which entrances and services are open before setting out.
02 / SWIM
Use the marked swim area
Wear water shoes for the pebbles and check the flags before getting in.
03 / WATERFRONT WALK
Walk past the ferry landing
Watch ferries come in from the promenade, clear of the boarding queues.
04 / LUNCH
Head into the square
The lanes off Piazza Duomo offer shade when the beach is busy.
Swim before lunch, then take the short walk inland to Piazza Duomo. If rain moves in or the sea is rough, spend the afternoon at the paper museum.
AMALFI LEMON
A view from the water.
The coast’s caves and cliffs look different from a kayak on a calm day.
Shop Amalfi Lemon ↗04 / NEARBY BEACHES
Four more beaches within 6 km.
Atrani, Minori and Maiori are east along the coast. Marina di Praia is west, tucked into a ravine at Praiano.
Atrani Beach
A small beach backed by the stone arches of the coast road. Step into the village square for a break from the sun.
- Best for
- A short swim and a walk through Atrani
- Facilities
- Municipal lido, seasonal rentals and nearby cafés.
- Good to know
- Use the pedestrian route where available. The coast road has narrow stretches.
Minori Beach
Dark sand and a seafront promenade sit at the foot of town. The waterfront is an easy walk from the ferry landing.
- Best for
- A swim followed by a pastry stop
- Facilities
- Seasonal beach clubs, seafront restaurants and a ferry landing.
- Good to know
- Check the last return ferry before setting out.
Maiori Beach
Maiori has a broad beach with more room to spread out and a long waterfront walk.
- Best for
- A longer beach morning and a promenade walk
- Facilities
- Seasonal lidos, waterfront restaurants and a ferry landing.
- Good to know
- Check posted swimming conditions and stay outside marked boat lanes.
Marina di Praia
A small pebble cove sits at the foot of a narrow gorge, with fishing boats and places to eat at water level.
- Best for
- A swim between the cliffs when the water is calm
- Facilities
- Seasonal beach services, restaurants and limited parking.
- Good to know
- Shade moves quickly across the cove. Check conditions and return transport before going.
Distances are straight-line from Marina Grande. Facilities change by season, so check on the day.
05 / MUST-SEE PLACES
Three ways to see Amalfi.
01 / PIAZZA DUOMO
Amalfi Cathedral and Cloister of Paradise
Climb from the square to the cathedral complex and leave time for the columned cloister. It is a short walk inland from the beach.
Cloister of Paradise ↗02 / WATERFRONT
Arsenale della Repubblica
The stone arsenal near the ferry landing houses a small museum devoted to Amalfi’s maritime republic and the history of navigation.
Arsenale della Repubblica ↗03 / VALLE DEI MULINI
Museo della Carta
Walk up through town to a former paper mill. The museum shows how Amalfi’s handmade paper was made.
Paper Museum ↗EXPLORE THE AREA
Marina Grande and Amalfi.
Find the beach east of the ferry landing. Piazza Duomo sits a short walk inland.
Open the interactive map ↗BEYOND THE BEACH
From the square to the hillside.
Follow the town inland from the water, then look back at the coast from the hills.
Piazza Duomo
The cathedral steps rise from Amalfi’s main square.
Photo: Rafbest0791 · CC BY-SA 4.0
Chiostro del Paradiso
The cloister is part of the cathedral complex above Piazza Duomo.
Photo: Mentnafunangann · CC BY-SA 4.0
Pastena
Pastena looks back over Amalfi from above the waterfront.
Photo: Rudolfo Kithera · CC0 1.0
Conca dei Marini
Look east along the coast from Conca dei Marini toward Amalfi.
Photo: Rudolfo Kithera · CC0 1.006 / SIX HOTELS
Find your base.
PONTE BASSA, AGEROLA
Il Girasole
$ Budget · about €60–80 per night
A hillside B&B with simple double rooms and breakfast. It suits travelers with a car who want a quieter base about 20 km by road from the beach.
Il Girasole official site ↗VIA MAESTRA DEI VILLAGGI, AMALFI
Villa Rina Country House
$ Budget · about €60–120 per night
A small hillside stay above Amalfi, roughly 1 km from Marina Grande as the crow flies. Ask about luggage help before taking the stairs to the house.
Villa Rina Country House official site ↗SAN NICOLA DEI GRECI, AMALFI
Il Porticciolo di Amalfi
$$ Mid-Range · about €90–180 per night
A B&B on the west side of Amalfi’s historic center. Allow time for the steps on the short walk down to the beach.
Il Porticciolo di Amalfi official site ↗FURORE
La Casa del Melograno
$$ Mid-Range · about €130–190 per night
This B&B has sea-facing terraces and parking, about 10 km by road from Marina Grande. It suits travelers who prefer an uphill base and can plan the drive or bus ride down.
La Casa del Melograno official site ↗CASTIGLIONE, RAVELLO
Hotel Villa San Michele
$$$ Upscale · about €250–390 per night
A cliffside hotel above the water, about 2 km by road from Marina Grande. Its room rates are based on two guests, with half board in the main season.
Hotel Villa San Michele official site ↗PASTENA, AMALFI
Hotel Santa Caterina
$$$$ Luxury · about €1,170–2,250 per night
A full-service hotel west of town, about 1.5 km by road from Marina Grande. Its own waterfront swimming area and lift make it practical for a slower beach day.
Hotel Santa Caterina official site ↗
WHEN TO GO
Choose the day you want.
Summer brings longer beach days and more demand for shade. In spring and fall, bring a layer and check ferry service, beach facilities and swimming conditions. Climate normals ↗
AMALFI LEMON
Slow down by the coast.
Bring a towel and check local signs before entering the water.
Shop Amalfi Lemon ↗07 / FOOD, LANGUAGE & LOCAL LIFE
From sand to table.
Amalfi’s lemon terraces
The region’s lemon orchards sit on narrow hillside terraces.
Photo: Jensens · Public domainWhat to order
Look for scialatielli with seafood, local anchovies and delizia al limone, a sponge dessert with lemon cream. A lemon granita is a simple stop on the walk back from the beach.
Local habits
Greet staff with buongiorno when you walk in. Cover up when you leave the beach, and dress for a church visit before going into the cathedral.
A LITTLE ITALIAN
Useful on the beach and in town.
- Buongiorno
- Good morning
- Il conto, per favore
- The check, please
- Dov’è la spiaggia libera?
- Where is the public beach?
- A che ora parte l’ultimo traghetto?
- What time does the last ferry leave?
SIX RESTAURANTS
Where to eat.
PIAZZA DEI MULINI, POSITANO
Ohimà
$ Budget · about €16–25 per person
Order a pizza from the bakery menu. Check service hours if you plan to return to Amalfi by ferry.
Ohimà official site ↗VIA ERCOLANO MARINI, AMALFI
Il Teatro
$ Budget · about €8–20 per person
Order a margherita or an anchovy pizza in the lanes inland from the beach. Check service hours before going.
Il Teatro official site ↗PIAZZA DEI DOGI, AMALFI
L’Abside
$$ Mid-Range · about €30–65 per person
Try the handmade lemon tagliolini with red shrimp at this small square inland from the beach. The restaurant lists Sunday as its closing day.
L’Abside official site ↗VIA UMBERTO I, PRAIANO
Kasai
$$ Mid-Range · about €45–65 per person
Look for seafood pasta or a fish main on the terrace. Check seasonal hours and book if you are coming from Amalfi.
Kasai official site ↗LARGO ORLANDO BUONOCORE, ATRANI
Le Arcate
$$ Dinner · about €45–65 per person for two courses
Order spaghetti with clams or grilled fish at a table by Atrani’s beach. Check the menu for the catch of the day.
Le Arcate official menu ↗CAPPUCCINI, AMALFI
Dei Cappuccini
$$$$ Luxury · about €115–170 per person
Book a table in the former convent for three courses à la carte or the tasting menu. Check the current menu and dietary options when reserving.
Dei Cappuccini official site ↗08 / AMALFI COAST AFTER DARK
Three bars.
Pasticceria Pansa
Take a seat on the square for coffee or an early aperitif and watch the steps fill as people come back from the beach. Pasticceria Pansa ↗
Gerry’s Pub
Head up to the village for a drink and a quieter evening. Check the return bus or arrange a taxi before leaving Amalfi. Gerry’s Pub ↗
Il Pirata Lounge Bar
Stop for a drink beside the water at Marina di Praia. Check seasonal hours and arrange the ride back to Amalfi. Il Pirata Lounge Bar ↗
Base an easy evening near Piazza Duomo if you’re staying in central Amalfi. If you’re headed uphill or to another town, check the last bus and arrange a taxi before you sit down.
09 / SHOPPING
Pick up something local.
PIAZZA MUNICIPIO / AMALFI
Mercato Contadino
Meet local growers and pick up seasonal produce or regional honey at the Friday market.
Hours Friday 7:30 a.m.–1 p.m.
Visit Amalfi’s market hours ↗VIA LORENZO D’AMALFI 34 / AMALFI
L’Altra Costiera
Browse hand-painted ceramics by local makers along the street just off the cathedral square.
Hours Daily 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
L’Altra Costiera’s official shop hours ↗VIA MARINA GRANDE, FIFTH ARCH / AMALFI
Tonino O’Beach Shop
Pick up a mask, fins or other beach gear right by Marina Grande.
Hours Posted hours daily 8 a.m.–6:30 p.m. Check ahead outside beach season.
Tonino’s official beach shop page ↗Take small euro notes for the market and use a card in shops that accept one. Expect marked prices at boutiques. Ask about a bundle price only if a market seller invites it. Bring home a hand-painted tile and ask the shop to wrap it for travel.
10 / AMALFI EVENT CALENDAR & MONEY
Plan around the celebrations.
Festa di Sant’Andrea Apostolo
In late June, the summer procession crosses central Amalfi and returns to the cathedral steps. Check the municipal program for the next edition.
Festa di Sant’Andrea Apostolo official site ↗Capodanno Bizantino
From late August into early September, Amalfi and Atrani commemorate the historic maritime republic. Check the city’s program for the procession and travel information.
Capodanno Bizantino ↗Currency / Euro
Italy uses the euro (EUR, €). Carry a card and a little cash for small purchases. Check your bank’s fees before using an ATM.
European Central Bank ↗
AMALFI LEMON
From the pebbles to the terrace.
Bring a light layer and shoes for the stone steps back into town.
Shop Amalfi Lemon ↗11 / WHAT TO WEAR
Pack for the pebbles and the steps.
AMALFI BEACH KIT
Swim.
Walk.
Stay out.
On the sand
Wear the Amalfi Lemon bikini with a light cover-up and water shoes for the pebbles.
On the walk back
Switch to shoes with grip for stone steps. Bring water, a hat and sunscreen for the exposed waterfront.
In town
Pack a linen layer for the breeze and a change of clothes for dinner in town.
12 / BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Good to know.
Which airport should I use?
Salerno Costa d’Amalfi (QSR) is the nearer airport. Naples (NAP) is another option if its flights suit you. Check the onward bus or ferry before you book your flight.
Is Marina Grande good for swimming?
It can be on calm days. Enter at the marked swimming area, keep away from boat routes, and follow the posted flags and local instructions.
Is the beach step-free?
Amalfi ran an accessible beach area at the west end from early June to late September, with walkways, adapted chairs, showers and toilets. Check with the town about availability and reservations for your dates.
Can I get to Marina Grande without a car?
Yes. The beach is a short walk from the ferry landing and the main Amalfi bus stop. Check the last departure before you head out.
What should I bring for the public beach?
Bring water shoes, a towel and sun protection. Check the town’s beach information for available shade, rentals and facilities.
FOG & FOUNDRY / SWIM
Lemons from the hillside.
The bandeau set pairs a lemon print with a straight neckline.
Explore the Amalfi Lemon bikini ↗
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