James Andrew at the Fontelina beach club - photo Scott McBee
One of my most favorite ways to spend a day in Capri is at the fabulous La Fontelina beach club and restaurant.
Set right on the ocean, just a stone’s throw from the foot of the dramatic Faraglioni rocks, the Fontelina is considered one of the most beautiful beach clubs in Italy, and the ravishingly rustic Fontelina restaurant with its straw covered pergola and local Italian cuisine is the epitome of effortless chic.
The Faraglioni rocks.
It’s quite a hike down the hill to get there, but the reward for reaching this exclusive spot is worth every bit of effort. That being said, if one is feeling less adventurous, there is a shuttle boat that leaves every 30 minutes to and from Marina Picola which can be reached by taxi from the Piazzetta.
Enjoying a delightful bottle of Italian Rose at the Fontelina restaurant, I’m sporting a Michael Bastian for Gant rugby style shirt in navy and white cotton, Orlebar Brown “Setter” swim shorts in white, Louboutin black leather sandal/espadrilles, vintage Rolex watch, a smashing straw hat with black grosgrain ribbon trim from India Hicks’ The Sugar Mill, and white Tom Ford “Miguel” sunglasses.