Archive for 'Campania'

Campania is famous for many things; its culinary heritage as the birthplace of pizza and spaghetti, its historical heritage with sites like Pompeii and Herculaneum, and, of course, its truly remarkable coastline and beaches. Those who find a vacation rental in Campania, therefore, will be astonished by the unbelievable wealth of things to see and do in the region. However, it really is the sun-worshippers, beach-lovers, swimmers, and water sports enthusiasts who will be best catered to by a holiday in Campania. Between the big strands fronting resort towns and cities, to the beautiful islands ringed by beaches, to the nature parks with preserved stretches of the coast that can be explored under certain conditions or with permission, to the endless little coves and bays just waiting to be explored, there are all sorts of places to come and spend time by the sea in Campania!

One of the most picturesque of all of these beaches and areas along the coast of Campania has to be the Bay of Ieranto. Unbelievably lovely, steeped in legend, and protected, this remarkable natural gem is a truly astonishing sight to behold and full of charm.

When you are trying to plan the perfect vacation in Italy and you are browsing through the amazing and endless array of remarkable villas across our website, it can be hard to narrow it down and to decide upon exactly the right vacation rental for you and your travel companions! We sometimes spotlight particular favourites over on our blog or put together curated lists of properties according to location or a feature (being close to the sea, being romantic, being perfect for larger groups/weddings, etc). Some villas will be displayed on our homepage due to availability for certain periods or being part of a special offer. However, if you want the opinion of a previous renter and a customer rather than our choices – if you want to find out about the experience of actually staying in a property, what that feels like and which villas boast particularly charming features – then the best thing that you can do is go to our customer reviews page.

Here, you can read all about the experiences of previous guests; what they noted as special, if they would return again, what kind of holiday they had, nearby attractions to make note of, if a property is suitable for small kids, etc. Some of these reviews are lengthy and will touch on all sorts of information but some will only give a little glimpse of what you can expect – whatever detail lingers most in their mind – and this can be a key insight that only a previous guest could have about booking a particular villa. Both kinds of reviews are helpful in different ways but we’ll let you decide which ones to pay heed to or see which reviews catch your attention and imagination by letting you click through to check them out for yourself.

In the meantime, here is a curation of some recent reviews and what you can expect as well as what our customers are saying about the experience of booking a dream villa in Italy with us...

The Amalfi Coast is a famously lovely coastal area of Italy and a vacation rental on the Amalfi Coast certainly will offer plenty of opportunity to relax by the sea with a cocktail or a good book or both, to cool down in the bluer than blue waters, to enjoy a whole range of different water sports, to hike while taking in some incredible views, and to generally make the most of some spectacularly beautiful natural surroundings. However, if you have found your villa on the Amalfi Coast and you’re looking to get outdoors, get active, and to enjoy the most untouched and lovely of natural settings, then we suggest setting aside some time to explore the Punta Campanella Marine Reserve. An area of unblemished beauty, this is a highly popular diving spot that boasts some truly extraordinary sights, has great hiking routes in the area, has a flourishing and diverse flora and fauna and marine life, and is swathed in ancient myths of sirens and heroes. For adventurers planning on spending time on vacation in Campania and this part of Italy, it is definitely a must!

If you love a holiday on the Amalfi Coast but you are looking for something new, a little bit off the beaten tourist path, and with fewer tourist crowds to contend with during your vacation in Italy then we have to recommend the Cilento Coast. Located just around the corner from Naples and the Amalfi in the province of Salerno in Campania, the Cilento Coast is part of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park with the Archeological Sites of Paestum and Velia, and the Certosa di Padula. It is, therefore, both an area of immense natural beauty and home to some truly incredible historical sites and cultural attractions. That it was made a UNESCO World Heritage in 1998 can come as no surprise and for those who find a villa in Campania and are looking for things to see and do in the region, it offers endless opportunities for beauty, leisure, and excitement. Whether you want to visit astounding ancient ruins perched on cliffs overlooking the sparkling Mediterranean, you want to hike through lush green surroundings that have remained perfect and untouched by man, you want to visit some of the most idyllic beaches in all of Italy, you want to zipline high over stunning valleys, you want to hang out on a boat and enjoy a lazy day bobbing on the water, or you want to indulge in classic local dishes made with incredible regional produce, then this is the place to go!

We have recently highlighted just why Naples has been named one of Italy’s hottest holiday destinations for 2022 and dealt with some of the potential misconceptions about the city that some people might have in our last article. However, suffice it to say, if you are in search of a location with character to spare, incredible attractions, delicious food, stunning surroundings, and somewhere that is a true authentic gem that has remained largely untouched by mass tourism, then Naples is the place for you! And, among our range of properties in and around the city, we have some particularly lovely examples to choose from. From pretty villas on the Amalfi Coast that boast stunning sea views and make for brilliant bases from which to enjoy the sea and day-trips into the city, to endless excellent vacation rentals in Campania, to brilliant holiday rentals in Naples itself for those who want direct access to this vibrant and unstoppable city. Suite Borbone Royal is just one example from this latter category and is a very special and picture-perfect gem that makes us want to head to Naples ASAP even more than we already did! Read on and prepare for a serious case of wanderlust as we focus on this stunning apartment in the heart of Naples...