Tips
What we have been recommending to our guests for years: where to walk, where to swim, where to eat and how to get around without a car.
Paths above the sea
The Sorrentine Peninsula and the Lattari Mountains hide paths where you see the sea from above and time stands still. Some are free, others need a guide.
Sentiero degli Dei
The best-known path on the Amalfi Coast: from Bomerano to Arienzo (or vice versa), 7.8 km with views over Positano and the sea. Medium difficulty, about 3–4 hours. Reach Bomerano by bus from Amalfi or Agerola. Bring hiking shoes, water and a light waterproof.
Valle delle Ferriere
One of the few rainforests in Europe, between Amalfi and Pontone. Waterfalls, giant ferns and total silence. About 4 km, easy. Reach it on foot from Amalfi or drive to Pontone.
Sentiero dei Limoni
The historic path linking Meta to Positano through the lemon groves of the Sorrentine Peninsula. Intense scents, views over the gulf and a slow pace that suits this coast.
The best beaches within easy reach
From wild coves reachable only on foot to beach clubs with umbrellas and views of Capri. Something for every kind of holiday.
Free beaches in Castellammare
10 minutes from the apartment you'll find Villa Comunale and La Rotonda: two free bathing areas on the Castellammare di Stabia seafront, the gateway to the whole Sorrentine coast.
Seiano
A small marina in Vico Equense, reachable by Circumvesuviana train or by car. Free pebble beach, clear water and few people even in summer.
Recommended beach clubs
If you want a sun lounger: Famous Beach, Stone and Garden Beach / Bagno Elena are excellent and reasonably priced. For something more exclusive try Scrajo or Bikini. You can also head to Puolo, Meta, Vico Equense and Sorrento — in Vico try Antico Bagno or Lido Da Vittorio.
The best places to eat
From family trattorias hidden inland to restaurants with sea views. Only places we genuinely recommend.
Sant'Antonio Abate
Within walking distance of the apartment:
Mpastamm — Via Roma 363
Reconè — Via De Luca 15 (schiacciata flatbread)
La Carmencita — Via Stabia 35
Ristorante Maristella — Via Lettere 49
Amascalzon Burger — Via Stabia 210
Pizzeria Carmilù — Via Nino Bixio 25
Pizzeria Musto's — Via Roma 252
Il Macellaio 4.0 — Via Buonconsiglio 72
500 Gradi Pizza e Fritti — Via Madonna di Fatima 20
Nearby
Pizzeria Iolanda — Via Visitazione 15, Gragnano · the panuozzo is a must
Pizza e Buoi — Via Visitazione 28, Santa Maria La Carità
La Fattoria di Nonno Gildo — Via Motta Carità 47, S.M.L.C.
Dalla Padella Alla Brace — Via Campia 10, Angri
Castellammare di Stabia
Along the Castellammare seafront you'll find a row of excellent restaurants:
Stabia Vista Mare — Corso Garibaldi 116
Concetto Partenopeo — Corso Garibaldi 78
Osteria Michele Milù — Corso Vittorio Emanuele 140
Mamma Mia — Corso Garibaldi 100
Nobile Pasta Bar — Corso Garibaldi 12
Fronte Mare — Corso Garibaldi 10
Pompei
Pompei Centrale — Piazza XXVIII Marzo (near the ruins)
Capri Blu — Via Lepanto 84
L'Antica Pizzeria Da Michele — Via Lepanto 213
For sweets: De Vivo (Via Roma 36) near the 2nd entrance to the ruins — sfogliatella and pastiera. For ice cream: Gioelia, Piazza Bartolo Longo 54.
Sorrentine Peninsula
Sorrento — 'O Parrucchiano
Vico Equense — Mustafà, Via Murrano 9 · for sweets: Cremeria Gabriele (gelato and delizia al limone)
Relais Oasi — stop here for a saltimbocca
Meta — La Conca, Via del Mare
Amalfi — La Tonnarella: book ahead, the restaurant offers a free taxi boat from Amalfi harbour.
Naples
Fried pizza from Zia Esterina Sorbillo on Via Toledo. Brandi is the pizzeria where the Margherita was born. Antonio&Antonio: the parmigiana is the one to try. Also try pasta patate e provola, frittatina di pasta and crocchè. For sweets: sfogliatella riccia from Gambrinus, ice cream from Mennella, babà from Casa Infante, fiocco di neve from Poppella. For burgers: PUOK.
Historic sites, cities and landscapes
From the largest buried city in the world to Bourbon royal palaces. And all of it is less than an hour from here.
Archaeological sites
The Pompei ruins are 15 minutes away by car or train — book your ticket online to skip the queues. The Herculaneum ruins are smaller but better preserved, perfect if you're short on time. The Temples of Paestum are worth the half-day trip: three intact Doric temples among olive trees and buffaloes.
Reggia di Caserta
The world's largest royal palace by volume — built by the Bourbons in the 18th century. The gardens stretch for 3 km up to the waterfall. About 45 minutes by car. Book online, it gets very busy.
Amalfi Coast
Start from Ravello with Villa Cimbrone and Villa Rufolo (the terraces over the sea). Then head down to Amalfi, then Positano and finally Sorrento if time allows. Along the way, stop in Minori for Sal De Riso's pastries, and in Maiori or Cetara for a quieter stop.
Naples
Start from Via Toledo: walk to Piazza del Plebiscito, the Galleria Vittorio Emanuele and then Mergellina with the Castel dell'Ovo on the sea. Don't miss Spaccanapoli, San Gregorio Armeno and the Chiostro di Santa Chiara. If you're curious (and brave): Naples Underground is worth the visit.
Capri, Ischia, Procida and the Coast
The sea of this gulf is best lived on the water. Volcanic islands, coves you can't reach by land and sunsets you'll never forget.
Capri
We recommend sailing from Castellammare di Stabia, just 10 minutes from the apartment — the crossing is short and prices are better than from Naples. Boats also leave from Sorrento, Salerno and Naples. Ask us for the latest hydrofoil timetables.
Ischia & Procida
For Ischia and Procida the most convenient departures are from the port of Naples or from Pozzuoli. Ischia is large and best explored over several days; Procida is intimate and lively, perfect for a day trip.
Positano & Amalfi by boat
Seeing the Coast from the sea is a completely different experience. In summer, ferries and hydrofoils leave from Castellammare and from Sorrento to Positano and Amalfi. Alternatively, rent a rubber dinghy or book a private tour — ask us for trusted contacts.
Getting around without a car
The SITA buses and the Circumvesuviana railway connect almost everything. With the right tips you can get anywhere on a budget.
Rather not think about it?
Private transfers to and from the airport, station, port, Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast, from €100. Pia confirms price and availability on WhatsApp, no online deposit.