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La Fontelina

  • Beach club
  • Località Faraglioni - Capri
  • 3.9857
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

Brantly C

Great experience!

5
Aug 6, 2025
I’m shocked by the bad reviews, my girlfriend and I’s experience was the exact opposite of everything described. Arrived around 1pm for lunch, with the minimum 190€ / person fee it made it easy to not think about food or drinks and just enjoy the day, plus the view was really incredible (the water wasn’t too choppy that day as well)
Tony P

Summer in Paradise

5
Jul 26, 2025
view: La Fontelina Beach Club, Capri ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Our visit to Capri was truly defined by our daily ritual at La Fontelina Beach Club—a place that has captured my heart summer after summer for the past 20 years. Tucked into the rocks on the east side of the island, directly facing the iconic Faraglioni, Fontelina feels like a secret slice of paradise. Led by the ever-welcoming Gaetano, the team delivers impeccable service that’s warm, laid-back, and effortlessly charming. The atmosphere is rustic and vintage in the best possible way—blue and white umbrellas, wooden deck chairs, the sound of the sea—it’s a postcard come to life. I usually take lunch around 3pm, and it’s always a highlight. The antipasti are fresh and bursting with flavour, the pastas are rich and satisfying, and the fish dishes are consistently excellent. I always finish with wild strawberries and stracciatella ice cream—simple, fresh, and perfect. And don’t miss the white wine sangria with peaches and melon—a house legend in its own right. If you’re looking for the quintessential Capri experience, La Fontelina is an absolute must. It’s more than a beach club—it’s a timeless tradition, and I can’t imagine a summer without it.
ilari77

Eccezionale

5
Jul 20, 2025
Un posto straordinario e ben curato. Un punto di pace e relax ammirando il meglio. Molto buono anche il pranzo. Il prezzo è rapportato al contesto. Provare assolutamente
Gustavo M

Atendimento elitista, comida mediana e preços abusivos

1
Jul 18, 2025
Infelizmente, a experiência no La Fontelina deixou muito a desejar. A comida é apenas ok, sem nenhum destaque especial, mas com preços absurdamente superfaturados. O local parece ser voltado exclusivamente para quem quer tirar fotos e posar de influencer — o foco é claramente mais em imagem do que em qualidade ou atendimento. O serviço é extremamente seletivo: quem é cliente frequente ou gasta muito tem prioridade total, enquanto turistas comuns são tratados com descaso. Se você for passar o dia por lá, prepare-se para ser colocado num canto ruim, mesmo chegando com antecedência. No dia da nossa visita, a maré estava alta e muitas pessoas foram realocadas para áreas péssimas, sem qualquer estrutura ou atendimento — algo que não foi informado em nenhum momento no processo de reserva. Vimos várias pessoas na mesma situação: chegaram cedo, cumpriram todas as regras, mas foram colocadas de lado, enquanto clientes “vips” eram favorecidos. Os garçons fazem zero esforço em garantir que você se sinta bem-vindo, a menos que já seja conhecido da casa. Para piorar, é importante ficar muito atento à conta: notei preços diferentes dos que estavam no menu e só resolveram após eu mostrar fotos que tirei com os valores corretos. Lugar bonito, sim — mas definitivamente mais aparência do que substância. Não voltaria e não recomendo.

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)