Travel tips and advice for Villa Fulvia

Audrey Dawson, Dublin, Ireland

June 30, 2007

• The villa is a walk up a steep hill from the village, which was fine apart from when we had to lug our suitcases up there upon arrival. But apart from that, we could find no fault with the place.

Judith Lee, Townsville, Australia

May 19, 2007

• Make sure you have good walking shoes for the hill to the villa. Good fitness is required or a car if you have one.
• Make sure you catch the local tour to Isle of Capri from Praiano harbour, well worth it!

A.C. de Jager, Zoetermeer, Netherlands

October 21, 2006

• There are two beaches in Praiano, one in the direction of Amalfi, the other one in Praiano itself. Near the church there are signs leading you to a quiet (concrete) beach (a 15 minute walk with many steps) with a very nice terrace and view of sunset on Positano.
• In Praiano and other villages you have small supermarkets. At Castellammare di Stabia, near Pompei a big Auchan.
• Capri is nicer when you wander around the island by bus for a day. Take an early boat from Positano. A few hours in Capri city is 'just' nice.

Lynn Bonham, Vancouver, Canada

October 7, 2006

• Pay attention to the posted electrical restrictions - we managed to pop the fuse three times while preparing dinners. Definitely turn unnecessary lights, air conditioning, or the water heater off when using the oven! A flashlight was indispensable for these occasions.
• The bus driver forgot to tell us when we reached Praiano (even off season the bus was quite crowded and we couldn't see out of the windows). We ended up hiking 1.5 km back into Praiano including an unlit tunnel on a fairly daunting road (until you get used to the idea of cars roaring past within inches). Ideally for first time arrival try to sit on the right side of the bus near the front or rear exit so you can watch for road signage.
• I wouldn't recommend a rental car unless you're used to the driving here. The locals sit along cafe sidewalks watching the "road theatre" as full size tour buses try to pass each other. It's understandable that about half the local cars don't have rear view mirrors any more.
• We found a sign on a local market door advertising boat trips to Capri (La Boa, tel. 089-813034 or cellular 335-345739). Instead of an expected trip to Positano or further in search of a boat, we walked to Marina Di Praia, about 2 km south of Praiano. We lucked into a lovely 30 ft. boat with captain for just the 4 of us, and had a wonderful day including a tour of the coastline for 50 euros each. So much nicer than the Sorrento high speed catamarans with 200 people aboard!

Lee Crawford, San Diego, California, United States

September 23, 2006

• The local Bank-o-Mat (ATM) might not accept your credit card for withdrawals. It appears to be a security measure, as the cash machines located at their branch banks work just fine. Don't hit town low on cash though, as the closest bank seems to be in Positano.
• The three restaurants on the ocean side of the main street in Praiano are all quite good, Rest. San Gennaro and both of the hotel dining rooms.
• If you'd like to pick up things for the kitchen, the first grocery store at the bottom of the hill has the best bread and the best prices, the next one has the best selection and will add cash to your bill if you need to replenish your wallet. Helped us out until we could get to Positano and the bank branch.

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