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La Fontelina

  • Beach club
  • Località Faraglioni - Capri
  • 3.9857
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
Hours
9:30am - 6:00pm. According to the weather.
Open daily
Closing period
from Oct 17, 2025 to Apr 22, 2026
Address
Località Faraglioni - Capri

In the shadow of the Faraglioni, within steps of the crystal clear water lapping Capri's legendary sea stacks, there's a truly magical place: Fontelina.

One of the most beautiful beach clubs in the whole of Italy, Fontelina has been run with the same passion and enthusiasm for more than 50 years, by the Arcucci and Gargiulo families.

Book a day by the sea at Fontelina and you can expect to spend hours of blissful relaxation, bathing in the sun on one of the beach club's white linen mattresses, on the rocks, within millimeters of the sea!

To make your day at the foot of the Faraglioni even more unforgettable, you can lunch at Fontelina's highly acclaimed restaurant, savoring delicious local specialties prepared with the island's abundant fish and seafood.

The restaurant is one of the most popular on Capri and, especially if you're coming in the height of summer, you'll want to book your table as soon as you arrive on the island.

Guest reviews

Brantly C

Great experience!

5
Aug 6, 2025
I’m shocked by the bad reviews, my girlfriend and I’s experience was the exact opposite of everything described. Arrived around 1pm for lunch, with the minimum 190€ / person fee it made it easy to not think about food or drinks and just enjoy the day, plus the view was really incredible (the water wasn’t too choppy that day as well)
Tony P

Summer in Paradise

5
Jul 26, 2025
view: La Fontelina Beach Club, Capri ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our visit to Capri was truly defined by our daily ritual at La Fontelina Beach Club—a place that has captured my heart summer after summer for the past 20 years. Tucked into the rocks on the east side of the island, directly facing the iconic Faraglioni, Fontelina feels like a secret slice of paradise. Led by the ever-welcoming Gaetano, the team delivers impeccable service that’s warm, laid-back, and effortlessly charming. The atmosphere is rustic and vintage in the best possible way—blue and white umbrellas, wooden deck chairs, the sound of the sea—it’s a postcard come to life. I usually take lunch around 3pm, and it’s always a highlight. The antipasti are fresh and bursting with flavour, the pastas are rich and satisfying, and the fish dishes are consistently excellent. I always finish with wild strawberries and stracciatella ice cream—simple, fresh, and perfect. And don’t miss the white wine sangria with peaches and melon—a house legend in its own right. If you’re looking for the quintessential Capri experience, La Fontelina is an absolute must. It’s more than a beach club—it’s a timeless tradition, and I can’t imagine a summer without it.
ilari77

Eccezionale

5
Jul 20, 2025
Un posto straordinario e ben curato. Un punto di pace e relax ammirando il meglio. Molto buono anche il pranzo. Il prezzo è rapportato al contesto. Provare assolutamente
Gustavo M

Atendimento elitista, comida mediana e preços abusivos

1
Jul 18, 2025
Infelizmente, a experiência no La Fontelina deixou muito a desejar. A comida é apenas ok, sem nenhum destaque especial, mas com preços absurdamente superfaturados. O local parece ser voltado exclusivamente para quem quer tirar fotos e posar de influencer — o foco é claramente mais em imagem do que em qualidade ou atendimento. O serviço é extremamente seletivo: quem é cliente frequente ou gasta muito tem prioridade total, enquanto turistas comuns são tratados com descaso. Se você for passar o dia por lá, prepare-se para ser colocado num canto ruim, mesmo chegando com antecedência. No dia da nossa visita, a maré estava alta e muitas pessoas foram realocadas para áreas péssimas, sem qualquer estrutura ou atendimento — algo que não foi informado em nenhum momento no processo de reserva. Vimos várias pessoas na mesma situação: chegaram cedo, cumpriram todas as regras, mas foram colocadas de lado, enquanto clientes “vips” eram favorecidos. Os garçons fazem zero esforço em garantir que você se sinta bem-vindo, a menos que já seja conhecido da casa. Para piorar, é importante ficar muito atento à conta: notei preços diferentes dos que estavam no menu e só resolveram após eu mostrar fotos que tirei com os valores corretos. Lugar bonito, sim — mas definitivamente mais aparência do que substância. Não voltaria e não recomendo.

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

FAQ - Frequently asked questions

How do I book at La Fontelina?

La Fontelina accepts reservations in advance if you book both the restaurant and the beach club for three consecutive days or more. If you'd like to book for a single day, please call one or two days in advance to check availability. The restaurant is available by reservation only. Please note that availability is extremely limited during the high season months of June, July, and August.

How much does La Fontelina cost?

Current admission prices are available on the beach club's website. The current beach club admission price per person is 40 euros, which includes a padded sun lounger. An umbrella can be added for 20 euros. Bookings are only available for the beach club and the restaurant together; beach-club-only reservations are not possible. The average all-day cost for two people at La Fontelina is between 300 and 400 euros.

How can I reach La Fontelina?

There are two ways to get to La Fontelina:

1) On foot: walk down the path from the Punta Tragara scenic overlook (belvedere)

2) By boat: take the shuttle from Marina Piccola

Most people come down on foot and then return to Marina Piccola with the boat service, as the uphill climb is quite challenging. Please don't descend the path unless you already have a reservation.