Marina Piccola

Welcome to Marina Piccola—Ma-ree-na Pee-ko-la—the 'small harbor' of Capri. While Marina Grande serves as the island's bustling front door, Marina Piccola is often described as its more refined, intimate VIP lounge. …

Directly in front of us lies the Scoglio delle Sirene—Sko-lyo del-leh See-reh-neh—the Siren’s Rock. This jagged limestone formation divides the two small beaches of Marina Piccola and serves as the physical anchor for the area's…

To either side of the Siren’s Rock are the Spiagge Libere—Spee-ah-jeh Lee-beh-reh—the free public beaches of Marina Piccola. Unlike the vast sandy beaches of the mainland, these are intimate coves composed of smooth, sun-bleached…

Overlooking the bay is the legendary beach club La Canzone del Mare—La Kan-tzo-neh del Ma-reh—the Song of the Sea. Established in the mid-20th century by the English singer Gracie Fields, this club became the epicenter of Capri's…

From the shoreline of Marina Piccola, the view of the Faraglioni is perhaps the most intimate on the island. These three massive rock stacks—named Stella, Mezzo, and Scopolo—rise over a hundred meters out of the sea. …

Leading up from the eastern end of Marina Piccola is one of the most extraordinary footpaths in the world: Via Krupp. Commissioned in the early 20th century by the German industrialist Friedrich Alfred Krupp, this road was…

Tucked away just above the beach is the small, charming Church of Sant’Andrea—Sant-An-dreh-ah. Built in the early 20th century on the site of an older watchtower, this church is dedicated to the patron saint of fishermen. …

As the sun begins to dip lower in the sky, casting a golden hue over the limestone cliffs, we conclude our exploration of Marina Piccola. This bay, with its blend of ancient myth and modern glamour, captures the very essence of…