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La Fontelina

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  • Località Faraglioni - Capri
  • 3.9848
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
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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

MadtownWI

Disappointing from start to finish

1
Jun 8, 2025
I wouldn’t recommend this place, many other beach clubs that treat you so much better. They will sit you in the back of the club if you’re walking in and not coming off of one of the yachts and boats. The service is even worse, not once the entire day did the wait staff come to us at our chairs (this was true for basically everyone we saw), we had to get up and go order our drinks. When paying the bill they hover over you until you tell them an amount to tip. The half dozen couples next to us had the identical experience.. on the plus side, because of this we got to meet some really nice couples from all over the world near us :). One of them left immediately after their required lunch reservation unfortunately. We stuck it out until around 4:00 given the minimum spend requirements. We learned our lesson and will not be back. Many other better ways to spend your day and money on the island
Jarad J

Wouldn’t Recommend

2
May 29, 2025
The beach club is far from luxurious like advertised and expected. We arrived pretty early and were one of 5 groups on the beach to start and got put in the very back. at first it wasn’t a problem but pretty quickly they sat a family of 3 right in front of us which also happened to be on a slightly elevated surface. completely ruined the view. the family was also extremely loud and annoying. the daughter argued with the parents all day and was moving around taking pictures. we asked if we could move since the beach was still empty and the employee laughed and said “the beach is empty how could it be loud?” after explaining again they offered us “the only spot left” which wasn’t much better so we stayed…the beach never filled up. Food and views were good but I wouldn’t recommend.
Simone P

Deludente

2
May 10, 2025
Ha deluso le mie aspettative….. devi conoscere sennò ti mettono dietro a tutto.. solo al ristorante sono stati molto gentili.
Federica

Vista mozzafiato

4
Dec 10, 2024
La vista vale la visita. Menu molto curato e cibo decisamente delizioso. Place to be and to be seen. Il servizio potrebbe essere più attento, ma tutto sommato una tappa è consigliata, soprattutto a pranzo.

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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.

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