Marina di Conca (Cala di Conca)
This pocket-sized pebble beach at the foot of the village is one of the least crowded spots on the Amalfi Coast, sheltered by high cliffs and guarded by a well-preserved 16th-century Saracen watchtower that turns amber in the afternoon light. The water here is crystalline and calm, ideal for snorkelling over the rocky seabed.
The beach itself
The cove is small — perhaps 60 metres of grey-and-white pebbles — which keeps crowds manageable even in August. A handful of sunbeds are available for hire from the seasonal beach concession, but there is also free access to the right side of the beach.
The Torre di Capo di Conca, the cylindrical Aragonese watchtower that dominates the headland, is the defining photographic backdrop. It was built in the 1500s as part of a coastal defence network against Saracen raids and is one of the best-preserved examples on the coast.
In and under the water
The sea floor drops away quickly from the shoreline, revealing meadows of posidonia seagrass, sea urchins and occasional octopus. Snorkelling gear can be rented from the beach concession or brought from Amalfi town.
Kayaks are sometimes available for hire in summer, allowing you to paddle around the headland and explore the cliff faces and small sea caves that are inaccessible on foot.
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