 The
beaches don’t have luxuriant sandy beaches due mountainous
terrain of the region. But however this hasn’t kept the tourists
from enjoying this beach holiday destination. There are a few good
areas for swimming. These have clubs called Stabilimenti
Balneari that requires charge an admission fee to visitors.
The most preferred sunning option is lounging around the comfortable
poolsides of hotels.
The best beach is Bagni Nettuno (on Via Grotta
Azzurra 46). It is a short distance from the Blue Grotto in Anacapri.
Charging 8€ as entrance this magnificent beach is enveloped
by steep but scenic cliffs. You admission fee includes the use of
a cabana, towels and deck chairs. Between mid-March and mid-November
the beach is open from 9am until sunset. You can do a bit of swimming
from here up to the entrance to the Blue Grotto. There are boats
that cover this distance during the day and it is advisable that
you swim on this course after 5pm.
Or you can save yourself the trouble and head to Bagni
di Tiberio for a swim in the sea. This sandy beach is a
short walk (30 min) from the ruins of an ancient Roman villa. Or
alternately you can take a 15-minute motorboat ride from Marina
Grande for 4€ per person.
The most populous beach is the Marina Piccola.
This sandy beach is sandwiched between two lava rocks. Apart from
sunning and swimming you could also take a motorboat to Bagni
le Sirene. Prices vary depending on the size of the boat
and the facilities offered on board. |
