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La Fontelina

  • Beach club
  • Località Faraglioni - Capri
  • 3.8870
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

Ezio Mario P

Shame... the restaurant of frozen food.

1
Sep 17, 2026
Terrible. Almost the entire menu has frozen and blast-chilled ingredients. Even an eggplant parmigiana is blast-chilled with a blast chiller. Tourist trap. Shameful. I would not recommend it to anyone.
Alexandra A

Not good

1
Sep 8, 2026
Business linked to beach service with cover charge. Limiting access for even fotos
Renata

Very disappointing experience at La Fontelina

3
Aug 21, 2026
Very disappointing experience at La Fontelina While planning our trip to Capri, I tried to make a reservation for the La Fontelina beach club, but it was already fully booked. The restaurant staff themselves suggested that we make a reservation for lunch instead, at 3:00 PM. We made the reservation, provided a credit card as a guarantee of attendance, and, as requested, reconfirmed the reservation 24 hours in advance. When we arrived, the manager directed us to a small table for three people located at the back of the restaurant, directly under the sun and in an area with absolutely no breeze. Considering the intense heat in Italy that day, the location of the table was extremely uncomfortable. My husband politely asked the manager if another table might be available, and he asked us to wait. My daughter and I stood there waiting. At that point, the receptionist came out from the entrance and told us that the table assigned to us was the one in the sun and that we should stay there. When we explained that we would prefer to wait for another table, his attitude became extremely rude and disrespectful. He sarcastically asked us whether we could actually see the sun and whether, by any chance, the table we wanted was “cold.” We found this behavior completely inappropriate and unacceptable, especially from a member of the reception staff toward guests who had made a reservation in advance, reconfirmed it, and provided a credit card guarantee. We were not expecting VIP treatment — only basic courtesy, kindness, and consideration. Unfortunately, the attitude of this employee negatively affected our entire experience at a place that, given its reputation and extraordinary location, we expected to be very special. It is a real shame, because such a renowned and privileged establishment deserves a team that knows how to treat its guests with respect and professionalism. After this entire situation, the manager eventually seated us at a much better table. I want to be fair and acknowledge that the manager did make an effort to resolve the situation. Unfortunately, however, the receptionist’s extremely inappropriate behavior had already left a very negative im
Charly A

Crazy prices for next to nothing

1
Aug 7, 2026
200.00 minimum spend per person for uncomfortable wooden chairs on stones, and since we are not regulars, they seat you in the back where it is hot and there is no view. The restaurant has a nice view but the food is not wow, however the prices are like the rest

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

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FAQ - Frequently asked questions

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.

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.