Aerial view of a beach in Casamicciola Terme, with sunshades, rocks and swimmers

Beach

Monastery Beach

At a glance

Monastery Beach (Spiaggia del Convento) is a small fine-sand beach in the Perrone area of Casamicciola Terme, below the Passionist Fathers' monastery that gives it its name. It has clear, shallow water sheltered by a small bay and is reached from the coast road by a flight of about fifty steps.

Where it is

Monastery Beach (Spiaggia del Convento) lies in the Perrone area, the stretch of Casamicciola Terme's coast that continues east from the town-centre seafront towards Castiglione. The beach opens out below the coast road, right in front of the Passionist Fathers' monastery and the church of San Gabriele dell'Addolorata: this is where the name everyone knows it by comes from.

What the beach is like

The beach is fine sand. Over time a small bay has formed that keeps the water clear and shallow, which makes it a pleasant choice for a quiet swim a short distance from the centre. Beach clubs on the sand offer a range of facilities, and there is parking nearby.

A secluded spot close to the centre

Compared with Marina Beach, which is larger and right by the harbour, Monastery Beach is smaller and more secluded, yet still a short distance from the seafront. From the shore the view sweeps across the island's north coast and the Gulf of Naples.

Perrone and the monastery of San Gabriele

Perrone is the coastal district that stretches east of the harbour, between the town-centre seafront, dominated by the large Pio Monte della Misericordia complex, and the Castiglione coastal strip. Its landmark is the Passionist Fathers' monastery with the church of San Gabriele dell'Addolorata, overlooking the road just above the beach. The church is currently the focus of a restoration project: in October 2026 the agreement was signed for carrying out part of the work.

How to get there

The beach is reached from the coast road through Perrone by going down a flight of about fifty steps: this is the only access, worth bearing in mind if you are travelling with a pushchair or heavy bags or have reduced mobility. There are public bus stops along Via Salvatore Girardi, near Via Perrone.

Tips for your visit

  • Take everything you need before going down: the steps make it awkward to keep climbing back up to the road.
  • The beach is small: on high-season days it is best to arrive in the morning.
  • A visit combines easily with a stop at the nearby church of San Gabriele.

What to see nearby

Frequently asked questions

Why is it called Monastery Beach?
Because it lies right in front of the Passionist Fathers' monastery, with the church of San Gabriele dell'Addolorata, in the Perrone area of Casamicciola Terme.
How do you get down to Monastery Beach?
The only access is a flight of about fifty steps down from the coast road. It is therefore not a suitable beach for people with reduced mobility.
Is Monastery Beach sandy or rocky?
It is a fine-sand beach, with clear, shallow water thanks to the small bay that has formed over time.

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Sources and further reading

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