Here is a list of tourist attractions and points of interest that can
be reached from Villa Gioiosa. Always remember
that there is more to be discovered than what's being shown!
The list also includes local businesses such as restaurants, tour and transfer companies, rental companies and others which have been recommended to us by past guests. We have made arrangements for you to obtain special discounts at some of the finest businesses in the area when you book your holiday house with us, so be sure to take advantage of it!
Please click on the "Show me how" links
to find out how the distances were calculated. Walking distances might be
significantly different than driving distances. Driving distances are
approximated whenever the roads near the property or the destination are
not open to traffic or not shown on maps.
If you are not keen on reaching your villa by public transportation or simply wish to enjoy a comfortable trip along the coast, you will be happy to know that car with driver service is available and can be booked ahead of time. »
The reserve comprises the coastline that extends for 30 Km from Punta del Capo (Gulf of Naples) to Punta Germano (Gulf of Salerno) and includes a charming succession of grottoes, inlets and bays. »
Located not far from Amalfi, in the charming bay of Conca dei Marini, the Emerald Grotto (Grotta dello Smeraldo) is one of the gems of the Amalfi Coast. »
Li Galli, also called Sirenuse, is a small archipelago of three islands: Gallo Lungo, Rotonda and Castelluccio, which was considered abode of the enchantresses Sirens. »
Solfatara di Pozzuoli is doubtless the most interesting dormant volcano of the whole Phlegrean Fields: a huge district north of Naples composed by about forty volcanoes. »
The only definite news about Stabiae - Latin name of the current Castellammare di Stabia - are the ones found into the ancient residential villas built on the tableland of Varano, the rustic villas of the countryside and the necropolis in via Madonna delle Grazie. »
Massa Lubrense is popularly known as the legendary Land of Sirens (from which it derives the toponym of “Sirenusion”), who lived along the coast and with their haunting and beautiful voices lured sailors onto the rocks. »
Torca, splendid hamlet of Massa Lubrense that counts no more than 1000 inhabitants, lies on a stunning slope overlooking the whole Gulf of Salerno at 350 metres above the sea. »
Castellammare di Stabia is a small town in the Gulf of Naples, shaped as a natural bowl among the hills, into an extremely fertile area, rich in mineral waters. »
The Shrine of the Blessed Virgin of the Holy Rosary, in "modern" Pompeii (the present-day town that is home to the excavation site) is an international place of pilgrimage. »
The warm climate, the healthiness of the air, the fabulous natural setting, the huge variety of springs, the beaches, the rich artistic and archaeological heritage are so extraordinarily well-mixed to have always been the seducing appeal of Castellammare di Stabia. »
No matter how old you are, whether keen on hiking or not, the Path of Gods, set in breathtaking natural beauty, is a must for anybody wants to deeply explore the marvels of the Amalfi Coast. »
Imagine zipping along the Amalfi Coast in a sporty Spider, a classic Mini Cooper, or a speedy Maserati - the dream of a drive in vintage wheels can be yours! Spider Lifestyle offers classic car rentals from Sorrento, so you can enjoy the sights of Campania in style. »
Downtown a sloping street gets off Corso Italia and descends gradually to the garden of an ancient hotel in Sorrento, that homed the 16th-century Italian poet Torquato Tasso. »
Hotel Bellevue Syrene, with its four restaurants, is set on top of a cliff in the middle of Sorrento, about 5 minutes walk from Piazza Tasso, the main square. »
At Circolo dei Forestieri, Sorrento Foreigners' Club, you will be able to relax with a drink or take a light lunch in the tea garden, facing the bay of Naples. »
Right at the boat marina in Sorrento, Ristorante Ruccio serves local seafood specialties with a view of the sea with boats bobbing in the water and with the sound of the waves lapping the shore as background music. »
Restaurant Villa Le Palme specializes in Sorrentine and Neapolitan cuisine and offers a wine list which includes many of the most refined Italian vintages. »
Packing and shipping for your souvenirs, currency exchange, copy shop and internet point - this place does it all! Computer terminals for surfing the web. »
