Marina della Lobra

Marina della Lobra is a quiet fishing harbour on the Massa Lubrense coast of the Sorrento Peninsula in Campania, Italy, about 6 km (3.7 miles) from Sorrento centre. It is not a sandy beach: the swimming area is a small harbour with rocky and pebble access to the sea, where visitors enter from the rocks or the quay. The water is clear and deep blue, and the sheltered harbour keeps it calm in most conditions, although the open sea beyond can be choppier. The setting is small and authentic, with fishing boats, a short waterfront and steep terraced hillsides above. The character is calm and local rather than touristy, which suits swimmers, kayakers and visitors who like harbour villages. The harbour is the meeting point for Massa Lubrense Sea Kayak tours, which paddle along the coast and into sea caves and coves when conditions allow. Seasonal cafe and restaurant services are available, but there are no extensive beach facilities, so sunbeds and lifeguard hours should not be assumed. To reach Marina della Lobra from Sorrento, visitors take a bus to Massa Lubrense and then go down to the harbour on foot or by a short ride; timetables should be confirmed at sitasudtrasporti.it. The descent is steep, so the walk back is uphill. Parking near the harbour is limited. The best season is June to September, when cafes open and the water is warm. Visitors who want soft sand will find better options elsewhere, but the harbour is a pleasant place for a swim, a coffee and an afternoon kayak trip.