Best Beaches in Capri

The 6 places the travel guides we read name most, what they say about each, and fares from your city.

The places, most named first

From the 8 guides that rank for "best beaches in capri"

Named by 6 of 81. Marina PiccolaCapri, ItalyOne of two spots on Capri with real stretches of beach, facing the Faraglioni rocks.The bay faces south and is sheltered, so it stays warm and calm, though the sun leaves early.
Named by 5 of 82. Marina GrandeCapri, ItalyThe biggest beach on the island, right where the ferries dock, and popular with families.A pebble beach a short walk from the port, with both beach clubs and public areas.
Named by 5 of 83. Palazzo a MareCapri, ItalyA pebble beach with clear water near Marina Grande that families with children favor.Reached only by boat, shuttle or on foot, with a beach club, a restaurant and a small public stretch.
Named by 4 of 84. FaraglioniCapri, ItalyA rocky cliff at the foot of the sea stacks where swimmers dive straight into deep water, so not suited to children.Two beach establishments with restaurants sit here, reached by footpath from Punta Tragara or by boat from Marina Piccola.
Named by 4 of 85. Faro and Punta Carena lighthouseCapri, ItalyAnacapri's lighthouse bay is the islanders' favorite and gets sun from early morning until sunset.A narrow rocky shore, mainly for adults because the water gets deep quickly, and the only spot to watch the sunset over the sea.
Named by 4 of 86. Gradola and the Blue GrottoCapri, ItalyNot a true beach but a cliff with platforms and ladders for diving into clean water near the Blue Grotto.Gradola and the lighthouse coast have held Blue Flag certification for clean water for the past few years.

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Can you swim in the sea in Capri?: Yes. Most Capri beaches are small coves, rocky platforms and pebble strips where swimmers enter the clear water by ladder, dive in, or walk in at Marina Grande and Marina Piccola.
Is there sand on Capri's beaches?: Not much. The island's coast is mostly pebbles, rocks and small coves, with real stretches of beach only at Marina Grande and Marina Piccola.