Are beaches free in Amalfi Coast?

Amalfi's largest beach, situated directly opposite the town's picturesque historic center, is also its most popular. Marina Grande has a number of glamorous bathing establishments as well as a small section of 'free' beach.



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Positano also offers shopping galore and very good restaurants. Some say Positano has better beaches than Amalfi, but if you're used to beautiful sandy beaches, you won't be impressed with any beach on the Amalfi Coast. They are black sand and very pebbly (rocky). Beaches in Amalfi are equally so.

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The cost of accommodations, food, and activities in these towns can be significantly higher than in other areas of Italy. Positano is generally considered the most expensive of the three, followed by Capri, with Amalfi being the most affordable.

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You might find a lot of people say Positano is better than Amalfi as Positano appears to have nicer beaches, more restaurants, and shops. Positano also has some of the best scenic views. You'll want to show off to everyone with your view of colourful cliffside homes, blue sea, and beaches.

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The Free Beach at Marina Grande Marina Grande's free beach is next to the ticket office for the high speed ferry to the mainland. Though the beach is near the port, the water is always clean. Though the beach is lovely, it tends to get very crowded in high season!

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In the middle of the beach, in the “spiaggia libera” – the free beach of Positano, where you can just throw down your beach towel without paying rental fees – there is a small jetty from which boat excursions and rented boats depart to and from Capri and small coves nearby; while at the far west end is the actual dock ...

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Renting Beach Chairs in Positano The Spaggia Grande is actually a private beach. To rent a beach chair you are looking at 25€ per chair, while the front row chairs are 30€. If that's not your jam, you can bring your own towel and lay in a small section just next to the chairs for free.

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Fornillo Beach is one of the best destinations for those looking for a romantic and relaxing experience in Amalfi. You won't find crowds here like you would at touristy neighborhoods such as Marina Grande. The beach is mostly quiet, as it's most often populated by locals rather than travelers.

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The vast majority of Nice's coastline is taken up by public beaches, open all year, all the time and free to use. Clean, safe, and well-maintained, Nice's public beaches are much beloved by the local population. Rare are the Niçois who frequent private beaches.

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Le Sirenuse - Hotel in Positano - Amalfi Coast, Italy.

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The Sorrento Coast is an ideal place to stay, but doesn't offer as many famous “attractions” or “sights” as the Amalfi coast. But that's also what makes the beauty of the Sorrento Coast. It feels real and you don't run into the risk of being hit with a camera tripod in towns like Massa Lubrense.

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Best Towns on the Amalfi Coast
  • Atrani. ...
  • Amalfi. ...
  • Conca dei Marini. ...
  • Furore. ...
  • Praiano. Praiano is perched on the cliffs that overlook the Tyrrhenian Sea. ...
  • Positano. Positano is one of the most beautiful towns on the Amalfi Coast. ...
  • Nerano. Nerano is a hidden gem. ...
  • Sorrento. Sorrento, like Salerno, is a gateway into the Amalfi Coast.


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