Marina Piccola Travel Guide

Tourist Guide

Marina Piccola featuring a pebble beach and a luxury hotel or resort
Marina Piccola
Marina Piccola
Marina Piccola featuring general coastal views
Marina Piccola featuring caves, rocky coastline and tropical scenes

This beautiful bay sits at the base of Capri’s tallest peak and has impressive sea views and some of the island’s best beaches. 

Enjoy a lazy day of tanning and swimming at Marina Piccola, one of Capri’s most popular spots. This small, picturesque bay on the south side of the island is directly opposite the Faraglioni Rocks, which are three large limestone stacks that rise out of the sea within a few feet of the shoreline.

Sunbathe on the bay’s rocky outcrop called Siren’s Rock. According to Greek mythology this is the place where the mermaid-like creatures attempted to seduce Ulysses with their music. Take the steps leading down from the rocks to the sea and swim in the clear water.

Marina Piccola is one of the sunniest spots on the island and is flanked by a steep rock wall that shelters it from the wind. Consequently, the water here is warm for most of the year, even in winter.

Stretch out on the two free public beaches either side of the rock. There are also bathing establishments where you can buy refreshments and rent deck chairs and sun loungers.

During summer take a boat ride from the small landing wharf over to the Faraglioni Rocks. Make sure you bring a camera with you for close-up shots of the huge rock formations. Ask your driver to take you through the arched cavity of the middle stack.

On your return to the bay savor some refreshments at one of the waterside bars or restaurants.

Marina Piccola is loved for its views, clear water and mythological significance. In the peak tourist season the crowds arrive early in the day. Get there by mid-morning at the latest to secure a decent space on the beaches or rocky platform.

The bay is a short walk from the center of the island along Via Krupp. The road starts beneath the flower-decked terraces of the Gardens of Augustus. If you don’t want to walk, you can catch a bus that stops in the plaza close to the Church of Sant'Andrea. From there, take the short flight of steps that leads to the beach.


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Our pick of the best Marina Piccola Hotel Deals

Hotel Weber Ambassador

Hotel Weber Ambassador

4 out of 5
Via Marina Piccola 118, Capri, NA
The price is NZ$380 per night from 3 Aug to 4 Aug
NZ$380
3 Aug - 4 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Capri. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"Excellent customer service"

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Hotel Weber Ambassador
Hotel della Piccola Marina

Hotel della Piccola Marina

4 out of 5
Via Mulo 14 -16, Capri, NA
The price is NZ$552 per night from 21 Aug to 22 Aug
NZ$552
21 Aug - 22 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Capri. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (690 reviews)
"I love this gem of a hotel. The staff is great, so friendly and personable. We come back every year. This was our 4th stay."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Hotel della Piccola Marina
Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto

Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto

4 out of 5
Via degli Aranci, 108, Sorrento, NA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sorrento. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (547 reviews)
Loved our stay and wanted to extend.
"We really enjoyed our stay. The location is excellent. Roof bar view is great. The pool is very clean. Night entertainment was fun. Our room was large enough for 3 and cleaned and restocked with towels every day."

Reviewed on 22 Jul. 2025

Grand Hotel Cesare Augusto
Grand Hotel Sant'Orsola

Grand Hotel Sant'Orsola

4 out of 5
Via Miramare, 28, Agerola, NA
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Agerola. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (644 reviews)
"I stayed here for a week, originally 4 days but I ended up extending my stay because it was so convenient to get to Amalfi by bus. It’s a little bit of the country side, but the town is small and filled with friends and family so it’s definitely safe. I’d come back as late as 11pm on the bus and ..."

Reviewed on 21 Jul. 2025

Grand Hotel Sant'Orsola
Hotel Royal Positano

Hotel Royal Positano

4 out of 5
Via Pasitea, 344, Positano, SA
The price is NZ$662 per night from 7 Aug to 8 Aug
NZ$662
7 Aug - 8 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star hotel in Positano. Enjoy an outdoor pool, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. Popular ...
7/10 Good! (774 reviews)
"Nice enough, but (as with most Italian hotels) pretty low standards for a 4-star category. Rooms are dated and in need of maintenance, AC didn’t work particularly well, and the property felt overall “mid-range.” Walk to the beach and the downtown area is downright strenuous- but that’s not their ..."

Reviewed on 20 Jul. 2025

Hotel Royal Positano
Majestic Palace Hotel

Majestic Palace Hotel

4 out of 5
Corso Marion Crawford 40, Sant'Agnello, NA
The price is NZ$541 per night from 6 Aug to 7 Aug
NZ$541
6 Aug - 7 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Sant'Agnello. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (351 reviews)
"Incredible rooftop bar! Best view in all of Sorrento. Great pool and cocktail bar, but the pool closed too early. Drinks are very expensive. Quiet neighborhood, but also pretty far from town, so be aware. Rooms are older but spotless and comfortable. Staff was great."

Reviewed on 23 Jul. 2025

Majestic Palace Hotel
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