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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

Have you ever seen that gorgeous Dolce e Gabbana perfume commercial? The one where the bikini-clad model emerges from the turquoise waves like a sea goddess? Well, that commercial was filmed right here.

Before becoming one of the most beautiful and exclusive beach clubs in the world, the Fontelina di Capri was simply a place. A hidden, magical cove known only to locals at the foot of the Faraglioni, where the deep blue water reflects the sparkling Mediterranean sun on the dramatic cliffside, and the only sounds are the waves and the sea breeze.

Already during Roman times, a string of emperors and their courts had discovered this breathtaking beach, and made it their chosen seaside pleasure retreat. And with this winning mix of natural beauty and historic charm, the Arcucci and Gargiulo families have both conserved and shared the Fontelina with visitors for more than 50 years. Their hospitality is legendary, and their cuisine is unique and unforgettable; this is the perfect place to spend a day enjoying Capri's coast, stretched out on the soft beach mattresses directly on the rocky cliff, and sipping from a pitcher of sagria brought directly to you along the water's edge.

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

Ferries to Capri (updated 2025 prices and schedules)