Recommone
Nerano
KnownFree beaches
The story
A few steps from Marina del Cantone, a small cove tucked among the rocks, with a watchtower on the headland and water that stays clear until late.
Access
road/path
The story
Recommone is a small cove between Marina del Cantone and the Baia di Ieranto, on the southern coast of Massa Lubrense, in the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area. Once a fishermen's landing, with its grotto used as a shelter for the boats, today it is a secluded corner of clear sea reachable only on foot or by sea.
What to see
A small sheltered beach enclosed by rocks, with transparent water and the characteristic natural grotto that opens onto the shore. The path that connects it to Marina del Cantone offers glimpses of the sea and the coast; it is a place far from the crowd, where the charm lies in the nature and the quiet.
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
You arrive on foot from Marina del Cantone along a short scenic path, or by sea: suitable footwear and a few essentials, because it is a secluded place. Part of the cove is taken up by a small establishment; the rest is free. You are in a marine protected area: respect the nature and the signs.
Frequently asked questions
What is the beach of Recommone?
A small cove between Marina del Cantone and the Baia di Ieranto, at Massa Lubrense, with a natural grotto, inside the Punta Campanella Marine Protected Area.
How do you reach Recommone?
On foot from Marina del Cantone along a short scenic path, or by sea: it is a secluded place, without car access.
Why is it special?
For the clear water, the grotto once used as a shelter for the boats and the tranquillity far from the crowd, on a protected stretch of coast.
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