Marina Piccola, Capri | Top 150 Bikini Destinations
CAPRI, CAMPANIA / ITALY
At the foot of Capri,
Marina Piccola.
Take the bus down to the pebble coves, then come back uphill for the gardens and a view over the Faraglioni.
Plan your beach day ↘TOP 150 BIKINI DESTINATIONS / CAMPANIA
Two coves below
the island’s cliffs.
Marina Piccola is the south-facing bay of Capri, where small pebble beaches sit beside the rocky Scoglio delle Sirene.
Come down from Capri town for a morning swim and lunch by the water. Leave time to return uphill for the Gardens of Augustus or the Certosa di San Giacomo.
ON THE WORLD MAP
Capri island, Bay of Naples
Marina Piccola, Capri, Campania
01 / GETTING THERE
Start in Naples.
Arrive at Capri’s ferry port
Ferry harbor and waterfront houses at Marina Grande, Capri.
Photo: Paolo Costa Baldi · CC BY-SA 3.0Get around Capri
Go without a car and use the bus or a taxi. The final public beach approaches are below the Marina Piccola terminus.
On the beach
The regional environment agency identifies Marina Piccola as a monitored bathing area. Follow signs on the day and keep away from the boat landing. Beach status ↗
02 / BEACH ESSENTIALS
Know before you go.
Two public pebble coves with seasonal restaurants and paid beach clubs nearby.
01 / HOW TO GET THERE
Take the bus from Capri town
Take the ATC bus toward Marina Piccola or a taxi to the terminus. Allow about 10 minutes on the road from town plus waiting time, then follow the steps to the coves. A visitor parking rate and fill time could not be verified. Check current fares and ticket rules with the operator.
ATC Capri timetable and tickets ↗02 / BEACH ACCESS
Steps lead down from the terminus
Via Mulo is a downhill walking approach with steps. The bus avoids much of that descent, but the public coves still sit below the terminus. A reliable step count or tide cutoff could not be confirmed. The uneven shore and stairs make wheelchair and stroller access difficult. Plan to return by bus if you want to avoid the longer uphill walk.
03 / THE SAND
Pale gray pebbles and limestone
Pale pebbles and gravel give way to larger rocks along the water. The exposed stones heat up in the midday sun. Water shoes help with footing on the pebbles and near the rocky edges.
04 / FOOD & WATER
Seasonal terraces by the coves
Look for lunch at Lo Scoglio delle Sirene ↗ or drinks and food at Torre Saracena during its May–October season. Check service hours and card acceptance with the venue. Bring drinking water. A public drinking fountain and regular vendors on the pebbles could not be confirmed.
05 / CHAIRS & UMBRELLAS
Paid lounge chairs and seasonal shade
Torre Saracena publishes €90 per sunbed per day from early May to mid-October, weather permitting. It includes an umbrella, towel, still water, and a freshwater shower. Bring compact shade if you plan to use the public shore.
06 / RESTROOMS & SHOWERS
Seasonal club facilities
Torre Saracena lists freshwater showers with a paid sunbed in season. Confirm toilets and changing facilities with the club. Public toilets, lifeguard hours, and a first-aid post could not be confirmed.
03 / THE BEACH
A day at Marina Piccola.
The coves below Capri town
Marina Piccola’s pebble shore beside the rocky headland.
Photo: Bicloch · CC BY 3.001 / MORNING
Ride to the cove
Take the downhill bus before the midday rush.
02 / SWIM
Swim off the pebbles
Check signs and use a bathing area away from the boat landing.
03 / WALK
Climb to the gardens
Take the bus uphill and walk to the Gardens of Augustus.
04 / LUNCH
Stop for lunch
Reserve a seasonal table or bring a picnic to the public shore.
Start at the coves, swim while the sea is calm, and eat lunch nearby. Take the bus uphill before dinner. In wet weather, check the Certosa museum’s opening hours and spend more of the day in town.
04 / NEARBY BEACHES
Three more places to swim around Capri.
Marina Grande lies north, Punta Carena southwest, and the Faraglioni shore east. Distances are straight line.
Spiaggia di Marina Grande
A north-facing pebble beach beside the ferry port.
- Best for
- A swim near the ferry terminal
- Facilities
- Public beach and nearby beach clubs
- Good to know
- Use the marked swimming zone away from the port.
Punta Carena
Rock platforms below the lighthouse on Capri’s southwest shore.
- Best for
- Rock bathing and views toward sunset
- Facilities
- Seasonal lido and restaurant
- Good to know
- Check sea conditions before entering from rocks.
Faraglioni bathing shore
Rock bathing below Punta Tragara, reached by a steep path or by boat when the shuttle runs.
- Best for
- A reserved swim stop below the sea stacks
- Facilities
- Seasonal beach clubs with food and rentals
- Good to know
- Confirm access and sea conditions before descending.
Distances are straight-line from Marina Piccola. Facilities change by season, so check on the day.
05 / MUST-SEE PLACES
From the garden terraces to Monte Solaro.
01 / VIA MATTEOTTI
Gardens of Augustus
Follow the garden terraces to the view over the Faraglioni and Via Krupp.
Municipal garden information ↗ ↗02 / VIA CERTOSA
Certosa di San Giacomo
Visit the charterhouse and national archaeological museum. Check opening hours before an indoor stop.
Museum information ↗ ↗03 / ANACAPRI
Monte Solaro
Take the chairlift from Anacapri for a view across the island. Check the service schedule.
Chairlift details ↗ ↗EXPLORE THE AREA
Marina Piccola and Capri island.
Find the island’s ferry port north of Marina Piccola, the Faraglioni to the east, and Punta Carena on the southwest shore.
Open the interactive map ↗BEYOND THE BEACH
Capri after the beach.
Marina Grande is north, Punta Carena southwest, and the Faraglioni shore east.
Certosa di San Giacomo
Certosa di San Giacomo’s cloister buildings above Capri’s southern coast.
Photo: Norberto Chavez-Tapia · CC BY-SA 2.0
Gardens of Augustus
Capri’s cliff and Marina Piccola seen from the Gardens of Augustus.
Photo: Cezar Suceveanu · CC BY-SA 4.0
Monte Solaro
Chairlift over the slopes of Monte Solaro in Anacapri.
Photo: Dr Tr · CC BY 2.0
Via Tragara
Gardens and Monte Solaro seen from Via Tragara.
Photo: DimiTalen · CC006 / SIX HOTELS
Find your base.
LA MIGLIERA, ANACAPRI
Il Grappolo
$ Budget · Published €80–120 per double room · checked in November
A B&B on the Migliera side of Anacapri, about 1.5 km from Marina Piccola in a straight line.
Il Grappolo official site ↗PIAZZA SAN NICOLA, ANACAPRI
Antico Monastero
$ Budget · Published €70–200 per double room · checked in November
Rooms in a former monastery in Anacapri, around 2 km from the beach in a straight line. Breakfast is included.
Antico Monastero official site ↗ANACAPRI RESIDENTIAL LANES
Il Vicolo
$$ Mid-Range · Published €80–150 per double room · checked in November
A three-room B&B around 2 km from the beach in a straight line. Ask for the rate for your dates.
Il Vicolo official site ↗MARINA PICCOLA
Hotel Weber Ambassador
$$ Mid-Range · €186 standard or €219 sea view, direct quote for mid-May · Rate details
A hotel above Marina Piccola, a short walk from the coves. The quoted rates are for two adults for one night.
Hotel Weber Ambassador official site ↗GARDENS OF AUGUSTUS
Hotel La Tosca
$$$ Upscale · Published €85–390 per double room · checked in November
A small hotel near the Gardens of Augustus, around 700 m from the beach in a straight line. Confirm the room category and season.
Hotel La Tosca official site ↗PUNTA TRAGARA
Punta Tragara
$$$$ Luxury · From €960 for mid-May, direct nightly quote · Rate details
Rooms above the Faraglioni, around 1.3 km from the beach in a straight line. Walk into town before taking the bus down.
Punta Tragara official site ↗
WHEN TO GO
Choose the day you want.
The Naples observatory provides regional climate averages. On the island, exposed terraces and sheltered coves can feel different on the same day. Check sea and ferry conditions before leaving town. Climate normals ↗
07 / FOOD, LANGUAGE & LOCAL LIFE
From sand to table.
Ravioli and lemon granita
View across Capri from the Piazzetta.
Photo: Cezar Suceveanu · CC BY-SA 4.0What to order
Look for ravioli capresi and spaghetti alla Nerano. A lemon granita is an easy stop between the shore and town.
Local habits
Greet shopkeepers with buongiorno. Cover up away from the beach, and check the menu for a cover charge.
A LITTLE ITALIAN
Useful on the beach and in town.
- Buongiorno
- Good morning
- Il conto, per favore
- The check, please
- C’è un bagnino?
- Is there a lifeguard?
- Un’acqua naturale, per favore
- Still water, please
SIX RESTAURANTS
Where to eat.
PIAZZA UMBERTO I
Bar Tiberio
$ Budget · About €9–18 for light dishes on the published menu
Stop for a light lunch at the Piazzetta before the bus. Check current hours at the café.
Bar Tiberio official site ↗VIA ROMA
Cinquantaduecento
$ Budget · €20 ravioli capresi or €26 arugula pesto tagliolino
A Via Roma stop for pasta. Confirm service hours before heading out.
Cinquantaduecento official site ↗MARINA GRANDE
Lo Smeraldo
$$ Mid-Range · €24–30 for pasta dishes on the published menu
Try spaghetti alla Nerano or ravioli before a ferry. Check seasonal hours.
Lo Smeraldo official site ↗SOUTH COAST TERRACE
Al Chiaro di Luna
$$ Mid-Range · €22 Caprese salad or €25 for prosciutto, mozzarella, and melon
A lunch terrace above the south coast. Ask about current hours before the walk.
Al Chiaro di Luna official site ↗GROTTA AZZURRA SHORE
Il Riccio
$$$ Upscale · €55–70 examples from the operator’s menu · Priced menu
A seafood restaurant by the Blue Grotto. Confirm current prices and seasonal hours with the operator.
Il Riccio official site ↗PIAZZA VITTORIA, ANACAPRI
L’Olivo
$$$$ Luxury · €280 for seven courses or €320 for nine · Priced menu
A tasting-menu dinner at Capri Palace. Reserve ahead and plan transport back to your hotel.
L’Olivo official site ↗
Looking out from the Piazzetta
Buildings and hills visible from Piazza Umberto I, Capri.
Photo: Cezar Suceveanu · CC BY-SA 4.008 / CAMPANIA AFTER DARK
Three bars.
Anema e Core
A live-music taverna in Capri town. Check the show and entry details. Live music and reservations ↗ ↗
Tragara Club
A cocktail terrace above the Faraglioni. Check the hotel bar’s schedule. Cocktail bar details ↗ ↗
Billy’s Bar
A drink stop at Villa San Michele in Anacapri. Check garden and bar hours together. Villa San Michele visitor information ↗ ↗
Stay near Capri town if you plan to walk home after dinner. For Anacapri or Marina Piccola, check the final bus or arrange a taxi.
09 / CAPRI EVENT CALENDAR & MONEY
Plan around the celebrations.
Capri Photography Festival
The eighteenth edition opened late August. The Paolo Ventura and Mari Saxon exhibitions closed mid-October. Check Fondazione Capri for the next program.
Capri Photography Festival official site ↗A Summer Dream at Villa San Michele
The concert series ran late June–mid-August in Anacapri. Check the Axel Munthe Foundation’s program for future dates and tickets.
A Summer Dream at Villa San Michele ↗Currency / Euro
Italy uses the euro (EUR, €). Carry a few euros for small purchases and confirm card acceptance at the counter.
European Union country profile ↗10 / WHAT TO WEAR
Dress for pebbles and stairs.
THE BEACH KIT
Swim.
Walk.
Stay out.
On the sand
Wear the Capri String Bikini bikini with a loose shirt, a sun hat, and sandals with grip for the steps.
On the climb back
Carry water and wear shoes with grip on the climb. Change into water shoes on the pebbles.
In town
Bring a dry shirt and linen trousers for dinner in town.
11 / BEFORE YOU LEAVE
Good to know.
Which airport should I use?
Use Naples International Airport, then connect to Molo Beverello for a ferry to Marina Grande.
Where can I swim at Marina Piccola?
The public coves sit beside Scoglio delle Sirene. Check the sea and swim inside posted bathing areas, away from boats.
Can I reach the beach with a wheelchair or stroller?
The bus removes much of the climb, but the public beach is below the terminus and has steps and loose pebbles. Ask ATC about accessible transport and verify beach access before traveling.
Do I need to reserve a beach club?
Use the public coves for a free visit or reserve a beach club if you want a lounger and facilities. Beach clubs run seasonally.
Can I bring a car to the island?
Travel on foot, by bus, or by taxi. Check any vehicle restrictions with the ferry operator before planning to bring a car.
FOG & FOUNDRY / SWIM
Blue paisley above the water.
A cornflower-blue paisley triangle top and tie-side bottom with ivory detailing.
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