Capri Beaches and bathing establishments

Marina Piccola is one of Capri's best known beaches. From the Piazzetta, the bay and beach of Marina Piccola can be reached by taxi, by bus or on foot. Those who choose to walk can either make their way down the Via Mulo or take the spectacular Via Krupp, which commences just below the Gardens of Augustus. Another famous "beach" within easy walking distance of the historic center of Capri, by way of the picturesque Via Tragara, is that which lies in the shadow of the Faraglioni rocks,

At Marina Grande, right next to the port, there is a large pebble beach (due to the nature of the island coastline,Capri's beaches are all made of pebbles or rocky platforms). From Capri's fishing district, visitors can easily make their way to beach of Bagni di Tiberio: where Emperor Tiberius chose to construct a magnificent sea-edge palace.

Another of the island's historic bathing establishments is situated on the coast of Anacapri, on the rocks beneath the lighthouse. The Faro di Punta Carena is easy to reach by public bus, from Anacapri's main bus terminal, or by foot, walking through the historic center and along the Via Nuova del Faro. A confirmed favorite among those unable to resist the Mediterranean tan, the Faro di Punta Carena's rocky platforms are situated on the south-west coast of the island and enjoy the sunshine from dawn until dusk.

Despite its proximity to the Grotta Azzurra, the beach of Gradola is still surprisingly peaceful and is the ideal spot where to swim in the deep blue waters just off the coast of Anacapri.