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6.7

Good

Grotta di San Marco

Castellabate, Italy

#214 out of 273 in Campania

6.7

Good

Free entrance Virgin beach Easy access Brown sand Sand bottom Fully waves protected Short walking distance

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Located within the settlement

San Marco • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Bar Bar Gabbiano

8.2 - Very good 140m

Restaurant Quasi in Porto Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 140m

Pizza Restaurant Petracchione's Way

8.2 - Very good 190m

Bar Il Fico Bianco Beach Garden

9 - Excellent 240m

Restaurant Su Ristorante

9 - Excellent 280m

Restaurant Donna Elvira - Ristorante dal 1952

8.8 - Excellent 290m

Restaurant Da Stefania

300m

Restaurant Domarò

8.2 - Very good 310m

Restaurant Ristorante "K"

7.8 - Very good 320m

National Park Affittacamere HIPPOCAMPUS

180m

Park Mulino Malandrino

740m

Park Parco Villa Matarazzo

2.5km

Park Parco Sant' Angelo

3.2km

Park Area marina protetta Santa Maria di Castellabate

4.3km

Park Parco Allegria

4.7km

Park Punta Tresino

7.4km

Playground Centro Sportivo Helios Tennis Calcetto

250m

Athletic Field Tatu Club Padel

9 - Excellent 7.7km

Sandwich Shop Paninoteca da Roberto

9.8 - Exceptional 240m

Ice Cream Shop Baurù

8.4 - Very good 270m

Supermarket SUPERMERCATO ME0

380m

Supermarket Supermercato M&0 alimentari e diversi

380m

Bakery Caffetteria Torretta

8.8 - Excellent 670m

Supermarket Supermercato ETÈ

800m

Supermarket Super Dis

2.4km

Bakery Le Dolcezze Del Forno da Tiziana

2.4km

Grocery Store Despar

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Castello dell'Abate

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Place Of Worship Sanctuary of Holy Mary at the Sea

2km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia dello Scario

2.5km

Tourist Attraction nave commerciale naufragata intorno alla metà del I sec. a.C.

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia di Baia Arena e Baia di Ogliastro Marina

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Ogliastro Marina Beach

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia dei Trezeni

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Trentova special rooms

10 - Exceptional 7.5km

Tourist Attraction Castle De Vargas - Vatolla

9 - Excellent 7.8km

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About

Grotta di San Marco is located on the Tyrrhenian Sea (part of Mediterranean Sea) and it is in the 114th place out of 144 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.

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.

Weather

history

+31 ^o C +20 ^o C

Air temperature

2.1 M/S

Wind

+27 ^o C

Water temperature

0.3 M

Wave height

Located within the settlement

San Marco • 0.3 km

Map of beach

Bar Bar Gabbiano

8.2 - Very good 140m

Restaurant Quasi in Porto Restaurant

8.2 - Very good 140m

Pizza Restaurant Petracchione's Way

8.2 - Very good 190m

Bar Il Fico Bianco Beach Garden

9 - Excellent 240m

Restaurant Su Ristorante

9 - Excellent 280m

Restaurant Donna Elvira - Ristorante dal 1952

8.8 - Excellent 290m

Restaurant Da Stefania

300m

Restaurant Domarò

8.2 - Very good 310m

Restaurant Ristorante "K"

7.8 - Very good 320m

National Park Affittacamere HIPPOCAMPUS

180m

Park Mulino Malandrino

740m

Park Parco Villa Matarazzo

2.5km

Park Parco Sant' Angelo

3.2km

Park Area marina protetta Santa Maria di Castellabate

4.3km

Park Parco Allegria

4.7km

Park Punta Tresino

7.4km

Playground Centro Sportivo Helios Tennis Calcetto

250m

Athletic Field Tatu Club Padel

9 - Excellent 7.7km

Sandwich Shop Paninoteca da Roberto

9.8 - Exceptional 240m

Ice Cream Shop Baurù

8.4 - Very good 270m

Supermarket SUPERMERCATO ME0

380m

Supermarket Supermercato M&0 alimentari e diversi

380m

Bakery Caffetteria Torretta

8.8 - Excellent 670m

Supermarket Supermercato ETÈ

800m

Supermarket Super Dis

2.4km

Bakery Le Dolcezze Del Forno da Tiziana

2.4km

Grocery Store Despar

2.5km

Tourist Attraction Castello dell'Abate

9 - Excellent 1.6km

Place Of Worship Sanctuary of Holy Mary at the Sea

2km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia dello Scario

2.5km

Tourist Attraction nave commerciale naufragata intorno alla metà del I sec. a.C.

3.5km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia di Baia Arena e Baia di Ogliastro Marina

4.2km

Tourist Attraction Ogliastro Marina Beach

4.3km

Tourist Attraction Spiaggia dei Trezeni

4.6km

Tourist Attraction Trentova special rooms

10 - Exceptional 7.5km

Tourist Attraction Castle De Vargas - Vatolla

9 - Excellent 7.8km

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Stays nearby

12 accomodations nearby

360m from the beach

8.9 Excellent

B&B La Magnolia

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Santa Maria di Castellabate • 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 • 1.7km from center

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1.8km from the beach

9 Excellent

Residenza D'epoca 1861

Guesthouse/Bed And Breakfast

Santa Maria di Castellabate • 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 • 2km from center

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2km from the beach

9 Excellent

Palazzo Iaquinto

Entire Apartment

Santa Maria di Castellabate • 2.1km from center

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2.1km from the beach

Castellabate Suite

Entire House

Santa Maria di Castellabate • 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 • 2.2km from center

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2.3km from the beach

9.2 Excellent

Appartamento Martuscelli

Entire Apartment

Santa Maria di Castellabate • 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 • 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 • 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 • 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 • 2.8km from center

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Area

Average rating of nearest beaches is 6.7 (Good)

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Nearest Beaches

340m 5 min walk

Connected beach

Poto di San Marco beach Poto di San Marco beach

6.9 Good

660m 9 min walk

Approdo Resort Approdo Resort

6 Pleasant

1.1km 15 min walk

St. Maria di Castellabate St. Maria di Castellabate

7.7 Very good

1.2km 16 min walk

Spiaggia di via Vallonealto Spiaggia di via Vallonealto

5.5 Pleasant

2.1km

Marina Piccola beach Marina Piccola beach

7.3 Good

2.5km

Spiaggia dello Scario Spiaggia dello Scario

6.8 Good

2.8km

Punta dell'Inferno II Punta dell'Inferno II

7.6 Very good

2.9km

Spiaggia di via Vallonealto II Spiaggia di via Vallonealto II

5.5 Pleasant

Localities

Nearest

San Marco • 320m

Main locality of province

Salerno • 48.1km

Transport

Airport

RRO • 61.8km

Bus Station

S. Marco Di Castellabate • 820m

Train Station

Agropoli Castellabate • 10.7km

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Gentiloop.

10 Exceptional

The beach is stunning, with crystal clear waters and soft, brown sand. The highlight of the beach are the beautiful caves, adding an extra element of adventure to your visit.

March 2023

Flutter Flutiky Flutter

10 Exceptional

The beach is absolutely stunning, despite being small in size. Our time spent there was nothing short of amazing, with crystal clear water that showcased a myriad of colors. While there were some seaweed present, it was nothing out of the ordinary. The beauty of this beach truly left us in awe, and it's no surprise that it's one of the most sought-after destinations for those on a week-long vacation in September.

March 2023

Loura Dela Cruz

10 Exceptional

This idyllic destination is truly a paradise, with its unique charm and flawless setting. The beach is easily accessible, just a short 10-minute walk from the San Marco center. The sand is delightfully grainy and won't cling to you, and there are two distinct areas to choose from - one with more beach and the other with more rocks. The water is crystal clear, albeit a bit algae-filled, and best of all, it's free! This is a must-visit spot for anyone seeking a serene and unforgettable beach experience.

March 2023

Lorenzo Santoro

10 Exceptional

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.

March 2023

Nicoletta Marconi.

8 Very good

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.

March 2023

Questions and answers

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.

The following features add extra points:

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:

The most popular other types of accommodations nearby:

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.