This hotel sits right on the bluffs overlooking the quaint town of Vietri Sul Mare on the east side of the Amalfi Coast close to Salerno. The hotel has a lovely restaurant, is walking distance to the town and even has a few parking spaces. We especially loved the kind staff who greeted us each morning for breakfast and in the evening for aperitivo! Our room had the most iconic view as well, right out to sea!
La Lucertola
City: Vietri Sul Mare
Region: Campania
About the Region:
Campania is a region that captures the very essence of southern Italy with its vibrant cities, breathtaking coastlines, ancient ruins, and unforgettable food. Home to Naples, the birthplace of pizza, Campania’s cuisine alone is worth the journey. Here, you’ll taste the creamiest buffalo mozzarella, fresh seafood, and classic Neapolitan pizza straight from wood-fired ovens, all with views of Mount Vesuvius in the background.
Beyond Naples, Campania offers treasures like the Amalfi Coast, where pastel-colored villages cling to dramatic cliffs above the glittering Tyrrhenian Sea. Drive or ferry along this famous coast to visit towns such as Positano, Amalfi, and Ravello, each with stunning vistas, lemon groves, and luxurious yet laid-back charm.
History lovers will be in awe of Pompeii and Herculaneum, frozen in time by Vesuvius’ eruption in 79 AD, allowing you to walk Roman streets and see ancient frescoes and mosaics as if they were painted yesterday.
Off the coast, the island of Capri awaits with its glamorous atmosphere, designer boutiques, and natural wonders like the Blue Grotto. Inland, explore the royal palace of Caserta, often called Italy’s Versailles, with its sprawling gardens and fountains.
What makes Campania special is its passion and warmth. Life here is lived with intensity – from the bustle of Naples’ narrow streets to quiet Amalfi sunsets over the sea. Visiting Campania is not just a trip; it’s an immersion in the joyful, flavorful, and dramatic heart of Italy.