Santa Croce is Amalfi's most pristine beach — a small pebble cove accessible only by boat, tucked beneath sheer limestone cliffs west of town. The Coop Sant'Andrea runs a regular shuttle from Amalfi's harbor for roughly 4 EUR each way. There are no facilities whatsoever: no bar, no shade, no freshwater. Bring everything. What you get in return is water so clear it looks like a swimming pool, a quiet cove that rarely holds more than a dozen people, and the feeling of having discovered something the bus tourists will never see. The cliffs behind are honeycombed with sea caves worth exploring by mask and fins.
Coop Sant'Andrea boat shuttle from Amalfi harbor (approx. 4 EUR each way, seasonal).
Catch the first Coop Sant'Andrea boat at 9:30 AM. Bring a dry bag with water, snacks, and sunscreen — there is literally nothing here. The sea caves to the left are spectacular for snorkeling. Last boat back is usually around 17:00.
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