Marina Piccola Capri

Mari­na Pic­co­la is one of Capri’s most icon­ic coastal spots, cel­e­brat­ed for its tran­quil waters, sun­ny cli­mate, and unri­valed views of the Faraglioni Rocks. Locat­ed on the south­ern side of the island, the bay is nat­u­ral­ly shel­tered from the wind, mak­ing it the warmest and sun­ni­est spot in Capri year-round. Vis­i­tors flock to Mari­na Pic­co­la for its two small beach­es – Spi­ag­gia Mari­na di Pen­nau­ro and Spi­ag­gia Mari­na di Mulo – both offer­ing clear turquoise waters ide­al for swim­ming and sun­bathing. The location’s nat­ur­al beau­ty has made it a favorite among locals and trav­el­ers, and it is believed to be the spot where the myth­i­cal Sirens of Homer’s Odyssey lured sailors with their enchant­i­ng songs.

Reach­ing Mari­na Pic­co­la is both easy and scenic. From Capri Town, you can take a local bus from the Piazzetta that heads direct­ly to Mari­na Pic­co­la in about 10 min­utes. Alter­na­tive­ly, you can opt for a more leisure­ly and pic­turesque walk down the Via Krupp trail, if it’s open. The trail winds through stun­ning cliffs and gar­dens, offer­ing panoram­ic views of the bay and the Faraglioni. If you pre­fer a short­er route, walk­ing along Via Mulo takes about 15 – 20 min­utes and is an excel­lent way to enjoy the island’s nat­ur­al charm. Taxis are also avail­able for a more com­fort­able trip. For a Lux­u­ry Trans­fer you can use pri­vate trans­fer by van or boat.

Mari­na Pic­co­la is per­fect for those look­ing to relax and enjoy the beau­ty of the sea. Here are the top activ­i­ties: Swim­ming and Sun­bathing: The bay’s calm, clear waters make it ide­al for swim­ming. The two beach­es, though small, offer sun loungers, umbrel­las, and beach ser­vices. Arrive ear­ly in the day dur­ing sum­mer to secure a spot. Boat­ing and Kayak­ing: Rent a boat or kayak to get clos­er to the majes­tic Faraglioni Rocks and explore the coast­line’s hid­den coves and grot­tos. Din­ing with a View: Vis­it water­front restau­rants like Ris­torante Da Gioia and La Can­zone del Mare, both offer­ing fresh seafood and tra­di­tion­al Cap­rese dish­es with spec­tac­u­lar sea views. Snor­kel­ing: The clear waters around Mari­na Pic­co­la make it per­fect for snor­kel­ing and dis­cov­er­ing the vibrant marine life.

The best time to vis­it Mari­na Pic­co­la is dur­ing the late spring (May-June) and ear­ly autumn (Sep­tem­ber-Octo­ber) when the weath­er is warm, and the crowds are small­er com­pared to peak sum­mer months. If you’re vis­it­ing in July or August, arrive ear­ly in the morn­ing to enjoy the calm beach atmos­phere before it gets too crowd­ed. Thanks to its south­ern loca­tion and nat­ur­al wind pro­tec­tion, Mari­na Pic­co­la enjoys plen­ty of sun­shine all year, mak­ing it an excel­lent spot even dur­ing the cool­er months.

Yes, Mari­na Pic­co­la offers excel­lent din­ing options right by the sea. Two of the most notable restau­rants are: Ris­torante La Can­zone del Mare: A his­toric and ele­gant beach club offer­ing fresh seafood dish­es, pas­ta, and Mediter­ranean cui­sine. It’s famous for its ter­race over­look­ing the Faraglioni Rocks. Ris­torante Da Gioia: A more casu­al beach­side restau­rant known for its relaxed atmos­phere and sim­ple yet deli­cious local cui­sine. It’s the per­fect spot for a quick seafood lunch or an aper­i­ti­vo. Both restau­rants pro­vide a stun­ning back­drop of the sea, mak­ing them ide­al for a mem­o­rable din­ing experience.

Yes, Mari­na Pic­co­la is one of the best places on Capri to admire the Faraglioni Rocks up close. The bay offers an incred­i­ble per­spec­tive of these tow­er­ing lime­stone sea stacks, which are among Capri’s most pho­tographed land­marks. For an even more mag­i­cal expe­ri­ence, vis­it in the ear­ly morn­ing or late after­noon when the sun­light cre­ates a soft glow over the water and the Faraglioni. Boat trips are also avail­able direct­ly from Mari­na Pic­co­la, allow­ing vis­i­tors to pass through the Arch of Love (Arco Nat­u­rale) in the Faraglioni.

Yes, Mari­na Pic­co­la can eas­i­ly be reached by sea, offer­ing vis­i­tors a unique and scenic per­spec­tive of Capri’s coast­line. Many pri­vate boat tours stop at Mari­na Pic­co­la, allow­ing you to enjoy its crys­tal-clear waters and spec­tac­u­lar views of the Faraglioni Rocks direct­ly from the sea. Sor­ren­to Voy­age offers exclu­sive boat tours to Capri depart­ing from Posi­tano, Amal­fi, Sor­ren­to, and Naples. These tours pro­vide an unfor­get­table expe­ri­ence, com­plete with stops for swim­ming, relax­ing, and explor­ing hid­den coves near Mari­na Pic­co­la. The jour­ney to Mari­na Pic­co­la by boat allows you to admire Capri’s nat­ur­al beau­ty, includ­ing icon­ic spots like the Blue Grot­to and the stun­ning cliffs of the island’s south­ern coast. Whether you’re look­ing for a pri­vate roman­tic excur­sion or a relax­ing day at sea, reach­ing Mari­na Pic­co­la via a boat tour adds a touch of lux­u­ry and adven­ture to your Capri expe­ri­ence. For a bespoke boat tour, con­sid­er Sor­ren­to Voy­age, where you can enjoy exclu­sive ameni­ties like com­pli­men­ta­ry pros­ec­co, fresh fruit, and the chance to swim in the turquoise waters of Capri’s most icon­ic bays.