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La Fontelina

  • Beach club
  • Località Faraglioni - Capri
  • 3.9861
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

TfhPalisades

Trust the other recent reviews absolutely terrible dining experience.

1
Sep 8, 2025
Rookie mistake, didn’t check reviews in advance as my wife wanted to go . Ordered shrimp and spaghetti the shrimp were non existent. Way overpriced for poor dining experience, tourist Trap for sure. Added beach club. Unbelievably they charged extra for an umbrella and 24 euros for two towels. Chairs, not daybeds , we’re off the water in the back on concrete. Very hot , no view , never to return. Save your money and go to torre Saraceno
Pascaline F

No comment

1
Sep 5, 2025
The rudest staff I’ve ever met in my entire life. Actually baffling. For someone who works in the wine industry in New York, and having heard good things about the restaurant, I could not have been more shocked at the incompetency of the staff and rudeness of senior level personnel. We were greeted extremely well, then extremely poorly served throughout the entirety of the day. I highly do not recommend for anyone who has a semblance of taste and desire to be adequately treated in a restaurant.
zsf1995

AVOID LIKE THE PLAGUE

1
Sep 1, 2025
Do not make the mistake of coming here unless you are a celebrity. Worst service I have ever received - terrible view tucked away in the corner looking at a set of concrete stairs. Staff are rude and there is no ambiance or music and the food was mediocre at best. Not worth the money or time.
angel

Spiacevole delusione.

3
Aug 19, 2025
Abbiamo organizzato un giro dell’isola in barca e ci hanno prenotato il pranzo in questo ristorante/lido posto proprio sotto i faraglioni. Prenotazione risalente al mese di maggio, ma tavolo assegnato in angolo cieco (… della vista dei faraglioni neanche l’ombra - e non c’è giustificazione che tenga se non che i migliori tavoli sono riservati chissà a chi …). Qualità del cibo nella media, cucina casalinga, ma imperdonabile le linguine Fontelina con annessi crostacei e frutti di mare “freddini”, come se fossero stati aggiunti dopo (… o come se il piatto fosse stato servito dopo un po’ che fosse pronto). In definitiva una delusione, peccato.

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.

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