Cetara's beach sits in the heart of one of the last authentic fishing villages on the Amalfi Coast. The harbor and beach merge together — colorful fishing boats are pulled up on the sand alongside sunbathers, and the smell of anchovy processing drifts from the nearby tonnara. The sand is coarse but comfortable, the water is clear, and the south-facing orientation means full sun until late in the day. Almost no tourists come here: the beach is used by local families and fishermen. Behind the beach, the village is famous for its colatura di alici — fermented anchovy sauce, the ancient Roman garum reborn — and some of the best seafood restaurants on the coast at a fraction of Positano prices.
SITA bus stop in village center (1 min walk). Small parking areas in town. Road access from SS163.
Eat at Acquapazza or Al Convento before or after the beach — both are among the top five restaurants on the entire coast. Buy a bottle of colatura di alici from the local producers as a souvenir (it transforms any pasta).
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