Capo di Conca
Capo di Conca is a rocky promontory that pushes out into the Tyrrhenian about four kilometres west of Amalfi, with a 16th-century watchtower standing at its tip and two small beaches — reachable only by sea — folded into the cliffs just beyond it. The tower, white-walled and square, was built in 1563 on the orders of Pedro de Toledo, then viceroy of Naples, as part of a coastal defence network against Saracen raids. Today it sits inside a bathing lido, close enough to the water that you can hear the swell against the rock from the terrace.
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People who come back tend to arrive by boat rather than road — rounding the cape from the direction of the Grotta dello Smeraldo gives you the full geometry of the promontory and puts O' Runghetiello, those two tiny coves tucked just past the tower, within swimming distance. The smaller of the two is barely eight metres of sand.
The story behind Capo di Conca
Pedro de Toledo, viceroy of Naples, commissioned the tower in 1563 — less than two decades after Turkish pirates sacked the nearby village of Conca dei Marini in 1543. It was one of many signal towers strung along the Amalfi coast to give coastal communities early warning of approaching raids, and its whitewashed bulk earned it the name Torre Bianca alongside the more common Torre Saracena.
The promontory it stands on has older stories behind it. Conca dei Marini itself may trace its origins to an Etruscan settlement called Cossa, later taken by Rome in 272 BC and subsequently a trading outpost of the Republic of Amalfi through the early Middle Ages. The tower has been recently restored by the municipality, which holds it as a designated museum, though public access to the interior remains closed.
Good to know
The SITA bus 5070 drops you near the Grotta dello Smeraldo on the SS 163, a short walk from the cape. The lido and Le Bontà del Capo restaurant open from 8:30; the tower itself is municipal property and not open to the interior. The sea-only coves beyond are accessible only by boat or strong swimmer.
Summer brings full sun on the exposed promontory with little shade away from the lido umbrellas; the sea is warmest from July through September, which is also when boat access to the coves is most practical. Spring and early autumn offer quieter conditions and the same clear water, with the coastal road far less crowded.
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Great beach club, not too crowded. Reasonable prices - €12 per chair and €6 for an umbrella. It’s not crowded so that was pleasant. The water is very clear and there’s a diving platform you jump off of. There’s no beach though it’s more of a ledge into the ocean so don’t expect sand. Also, the water is deep so be prepared to not touch the ground. The water does get a bit choppy because of the boats but that’s everywhere. Also, the food there is affordable as well - they have sandwiches and salads under €10. They just don’t have much options (but we weren’t looking for a dining experience so we didn’t care about that. Parking is €5 an hour or €30 a day. But be aware they charge you for a full hour so we got there at 12:30 and left at 3:30 but they charge you as if you got there at 12 and left at 4. Service was very good throughout from the parking attendants to the servers, everyone was very nice and pleasant to talk to. The one thing that could be improved though is the bathroom situation.
Perfect place for spending a hot summer day, friendly staff, reasonable prices and an astonishing private beach. Overall it can get expensive, but considering that we were 4 people and with a car parking, 84 eur for a day pass with beds and umbrelas it isn't that bad. Once inside you can eat and drink your own stuff and prices are reasonable. I would suggest going early as they close at 17:30, and don't miss going up to the tower, the views from up there are amazing!
great experience at the beach club! loved the valet parking for our car and the jeep ride to the bottom of the hill! prices at the bar / restaurant were super reasonable. views were stunning and we loved the diving board and areas to jump in the water. definitely recommend coming here if you’re in the area!
We arrived at the private beach at a cost of 17 euros per person, including a chair and umbrella. The service includes transportation from the apartment to the nearby town and back. You can get a bottle of water and a towel at an additional nominal cost. Instead of a restaurant, we just had a fruit plate and a smoothie and it was great. The prices are reasonable. The service is kind. The place is simply lovely and worth the cost!! There is also a small pool. In my opinion less suitable for small children.
Best way to get some solitude and amazing area to swim. This place is awesome for spending the day on the Amalfi coast. You absolutely will NOT regret spending your day here. It’s sooo nice and comfy and relaxing and cool and way better than any other Instagram beach, this is a hidden gem.
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