Castellabate

Grotta di San Marco

6.7

/ 10 Good

#197 out of 255
in Campania

About

Grotta di San Marco is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 111th place out of 141 beaches in the Salerno region 48.1 km away from its center, the city of Salerno. It is one of the beaches of San Marco settlement, just 0.3 km from its center. The beach is located in an urban area, among the mountains, surrounded by the cliffs. It is partially covered by trees which give natural shade.

It is a small bay with blue water and brown sand, so you don't need special shoes. The sharpness of entering the water is quite normal. This beach is suitable for different categories of people, lonely travellers, relaxation getaway lovers etc. It is not crowded place during the season.

Grotta di San Marco coast is free for all. It has no amenities, only nature. .

In addition to swimming and sunbathing, you can also take part in other activities.

This beach is easily accessible, it is located very close to road. Parking is located at some distance, within 300 meters.

12 more beaches are also available within a 5 km radius. The best one is Punta dell'Inferno, which has a rating of 8.

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Historical

+16 ^oC +10 ^oC

Air temperature

3.4 M/S

Wind

+18 ^oC

Water temperature

0.9 M

Wave height

San Marco, Campania, Salerno

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Beach overall scores

Water

Good

6.9/10

Cover

Frustrating

4/10

Cleanliness

Frustrating

3.5/10

Amenities

Bad

0.5/10

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Grotta di San Marco is located in Salerno region (Cilento Coast sub-region) within San Marco, which makes it not only easily accessible, but even popular among tourists. However, during the high season it is quite uncrowded, which allows you to spend a comfortable time on the coast.

The beach stretches on the sunny coast, within the boundaries of the settlement, it is not difficult to get to it. If your stay is located not far from the beach, you can reach it by walking. In this case you will not be tied to finding parking or to the schedule of public transport. If you are traveling by car just use your navigator. In any case, do not forget about the availability of public transport and taxis.

User reviews

"The beach was truly a sight to behold, with its breathtaking natural beauty. We strolled along the shores of Pozzillo beach and eventually stumbled upon a set of ladders that took us to the hidden coves nestled between the rocks. The walk was delightful and added to the overall charm of the experience."

Lorenzo Santoro

"The early morning at the beach is a sight to behold with its stunning water. Although the beach is on the smaller side and the presence of a high wall causes some spots to miss the sun's warmth until later in the day, the water remains crystal clear and the sand is velvety soft. Overall, I highly recommend this beach."

Nicoletta Marconi.

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Stays nearby

A good place to stay! Lots of accommodation options nearby.

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12 accomodations nearby

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360m from the beach

8.9

Excellent

B&B La Magnolia

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Santa Maria di Castellabate

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290m from center

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1.8km from the beach

9.3

Excellent

U' Vascio - Centro Storico

Entire Apartment

Santa Maria di Castellabate

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1.7km from center

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1.8km from the beach

Excellent

Residenza D'epoca 1861

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Santa Maria di Castellabate

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1.9km from center

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1.9km from the beach

9.7

Exceptional

Palazzetto Florio 1810

Entire Apartment

Located at nearest locality

San Marco

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2km from center

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2km from the beach

Excellent

Palazzo Iaquinto

Entire Apartment

Santa Maria di Castellabate

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2.1km from center

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2.1km from the beach

Castellabate Suite

Entire House

Santa Maria di Castellabate

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2.2km from center

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2.2km from the beach

8.1

Very good

La Casa Di Checco

Entire Apartment

Santa Maria di Castellabate

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2.2km from center

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2.3km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Appartamento Martuscelli

Entire Apartment

Santa Maria di Castellabate

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2.3km from center

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2.3km from the beach

9.2

Excellent

Il Nido di Petra

Entire Apartment

Santa Maria di Castellabate

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2.4km from center

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2.4km from the beach

8.4

Very good

La Belle Vie B&B

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Santa Maria di Castellabate

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2.5km from center

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2.5km from the beach

6.8

Good

Iride

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Santa Maria di Castellabate

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2.5km from center

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2.8km from the beach

8.5

Excellent

Residence Domus Cilento

Serviced Apartment

Santa Maria di Castellabate

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2.8km from center

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General features

ownership
- Public free entry
- Virgin beach with no amenities
sharks
- Low prevalence of sharks
occupancy
- Moderate in high season
location
- Within the settlement, roads and buildings adjacent to the beach
size&shape

Access

Cover and water

cover
- Brown sand
- Sea bottom - Sand
swimming details
- Protected from waves - all beachshore
- Depth increase - moderate
water
- Normal water, medium transparency
- Deep blue

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Nearest Beaches

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.8 (Good)

Mezzatorre, Italy

Acciaroli Beach

Spiaggia Grande di Acciaroli

7.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue water, Fine sand bottom

Mezzatorre 0.4 km

Agropoli, Italy

Agropoli Beach

Spiagge di Agropoli

8.2

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom

Agropoli 1.8 km

Caprioli Fornace, Italy

Spiaggia Le Saline

8.2

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water, Deserted

Caprioli Fornace 1.3 km

Castellabate, Italy

St. Maria di Castellabate

7.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue water, Deserted

Castellabate 0.8 km

Santa Maria di Castellabate, Italy

Punta dell'Inferno II

7.6

Free entrance, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom, Fully waves protected

Santa Maria di Castellabate 0.8 km

Case del Conte, Italy

Spiaggia di Baia Arena

7.8

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown fine sand, Blue water, Deserted

Case del Conte 1.1 km

Lago, Italy

Punta dell'Inferno

Large free area, Beach resort, Picturesque, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water

Lago 0.4 km

Agropoli, Italy

Trentova bay beach

Spiaggia di Trentova

8.1

Beach resort, Easy access, Blue water

Agropoli 2.1 km

Agropoli, Italy

Agropoli beach

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Sand bottom

Agropoli 0.8 km

Torre Licinella, Italy

Paestum beach II

Spiaggia Paestum

7.7

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Deserted

Torre Licinella 2.3 km

Marina di Casal Velino, Italy

Marina di Casal Velino Beach

7.8

Large free area, Beach resort, Easy access, Bright sand, Blue water

Marina di Casal Velino 0.2 km

Laura, Italy

Paestum beach

7.9

Free entrance, Amenities beach, Easy access, Brown sand, Blue water, Deserted

Laura 1.7 km

Beach surroundings

Restaurants Attractions Transport Localities

Restaurants

Bar Gabbiano• 2 min walk
Quasi in Porto Resta...• 2 min walk
Donna Elvira - Risto...• 4 min walk
Su Ristorante• 4 min walk

Attractions

Castello dell'Abate• 23 min walk
Spiaggia dello Scari...• 2.5km
nave commerciale nau...• 3.5km
Ogliastro Marina Bea...• 4.3km

Transport

RRO• 61.8km
S. Marco Di Castella...• 11 min walk
Agropoli Castellabat...• 10.7km

Localities

San Marco• 320m
Salerno• 48.1km

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What is the water and sand quality of the Grotta di San Marco?

The coastline of Grotta di San Marco is covered with brown sand. It's relatively clean, the surface is pure and unmixed. The water of incredible blue color. The entrance to the water is sandy, which makes it very comfortable.

What are the key activities at Grotta di San Marco?

For the main activity - sunbathing, there are no sun loungers on the Grotta di San Marco, so you need to take personal items with you and there is a natural shade that can become a lifesaver on a hot day.

Is the Grotta di San Marco good for swimming?

The entrance to the water is gentle, the bottom is comfortable. The prevalence of sharks in the area is low.

Grotta di San Marco is fully protected from waves.

Is the Grotta di San Marco good for families?

Family travelers should consider the following features of the beach. This is the natural virgin beach with minimal amenities. It's covered with sand and the entrance to the water is gentle.

Is the Grotta di San Marco secluded and good for relaxing?

There are several buildings near the beach. During the high season, the occupancy of the beach is moderate, which is very good for lovers of a relaxing holiday.

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Mountains/hills in the vicinity

Is there any food or beverages in the area of Grotta di San Marco?

There is no restaurant or bar directly on Grotta di San Marco.

There are 4 restaurants nearby.Bar Gabbiano is the closest place located 100 meters from the beach.

What is the closest accommodation to the Grotta di San Marco?

There are 798 places to stay in the Grotta di San Marco area.

Some of the best hotels in the area of Grotta di San Marco include:

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How far is the Grotta di San Marco from parking?

The Grotta di San Marco has a parking spot. It is not very large, so in high season it can be busy. It's not very close, about 300 meters.

Are there any attractions nearby Grotta di San Marco?

There are 4 attractions near Grotta di San Marco that are popular with travelers. The nearest are Castello dell'Abate located in 1.7 km. See the attractions section for details.

What is the best time of the year to visit Grotta di San Marco?

The month with the highest temperature in Grotta di San Marco is August. Its average value reaches 29°C. The warmest sea is in August, the average value is 28°C. The coldest month is January with air temperature 8°C and water 16°C. See more details in weather section.