Scrajo Mare Thermal Cliffs

"One of My Favorite Seaside Escapes near Vico Equense

Just at the gateway to the Amalfi Coast, right before entering Vico Equense in the province of Naples, you’ll find several charming seaside resorts — and Scraio Mare is definitely one of my favorites.

While the nearby beaches like Bikini and Capo La Gala are more famous, I keep coming back to Scraio for a few very specific reasons. The overall atmosphere is refined and never overcrowded. The number of loungers is limited, which makes the experience feel more relaxed and exclusive. The staff is always kind and professional, and the beach itself — although relatively small and rocky — is pristine and scenic.

One of the highlights is the natural layout of the sea: the central area is like a natural swimming pool, enclosed by rocks, while on the sides you can swim into the open sea. What truly sets this place apart, though, is the presence of a cold sulfur spring that flows directly into the sea. This creates a unique hot-and-cold contrast, where icy fresh water meets warm sea currents — something I’ve never experienced elsewhere in the area.

Prices are fair for the quality offered. A day with two loungers and an umbrella costs around €60, and parking is €7 extra — but everything is very close and well organized. There are two food options: a more casual bistro and a proper restaurant upstairs. Both serve high-quality dishes with a good selection of wines and prosecco. Some menu items are slightly above average in price, but justified by the setting and quality.

I recommend going during the week, as weekends tend to be quite crowded (as is common around the Amalfi Coast). But midweek, it’s peaceful and perfect for a relaxing day by the sea.

Scraio has been around forever — my aunts used to come here back in the day, and they’re now in their 80s. It even had its own stop on the old Circumvesuviana railway line. There’s also a beautiful hotel above (though run separately), adding to the historic charm of the place.

So if you’re in the area — especially in early summer — treat yourself to a day at Scraio Mare. It’s a slice of local history and a truly unique coastal experience."

Ciro Borrelli

"Very nice place, clean and cosy, there is a parking&restorant too....we had one unpleasent moment with a rude female manager, who alaud her self to interfere in personal phone call, asking for silent, even though beach is empty and there is no "no phone " sign ."

Željka Rizovski

"Beautiful place but expensive and really smelly ☹️Sunbed costs you 20€ per face, umbrella 10€ and so on. Beer cost ca 4€."

Regina Roosmann