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Marina di PuoloMarina di Puolo, is a delightful small fishing village with a population of about 150 people. Its name derives from the Latin "Pollius", to put it better Pollius Felix, the Roman patrician proprietor of the villa "Villa Surrentina Pollii Felicis" and of "Hercules Surrentinus Pollii Felicis", which is a Temple in honour of Hercules, also mentioned by Stazio in his poems. Until the villa was built, the village was uninhabited...just a repair for sailors in transit. The villa enclosed the whole bay (from Cape of Sorrento to Cape of Massa Lubrense); surrounded by wonderful gardens and vineyards, plenty of works of art, adorned with splendid polychrome marbles from the Mediterranean, ideal place to practise the so-called otium, leisure, well-beloved by Romans. According to historical books, in 1570 people from Massa Lubrense and Sorrento had a fight to buy in Marina di Puolo's bay. After many battles, in 1628 it was found a small river within the bay, used as a natural border to prorate the territory. The territory is indeed still divided like that, even though the river does not exist any more. Even if during summer it is one of the most frequented beach resorts of the coast, the small fishing village has kept intact its main characteristics. Thanks to its inhabitant's ability in making it a nice and cosy place, Marina di Puolo is now also pretty well-known for its cuisine, obviously fish based. Thanks to history, tradition and experience, all the local restaurants offer a huge range of typical products and unique tastes: you can experience one of the best samples of Campania cuisine. Local dishes, sea flavours, as well as pizza and a great variety of special Italian panini (sandwiches): this are some of the ingredients for the ones who want to enjoy genuine food along with a good and worth glass of wine. Marina di Puolo remains vibrant and alive even in winter time, thanks to its marvellous and repaired position, that helps to feel it's almost summer even when is not. The water, enlightened by the winter sun, looks even more crystalline and clear then ever. In those sunny days bars and restaurants are open and it's easy to find someone to hang around with enjoying their friendly company, their stories and jokes made special by a glass of red or white local wine. All this is a memorable experience…you can't miss it! Other towns in the area: Arola, Castellammare di Stabia, Colli di Fontanelle, Cumae, Marina del Cantone, Marina della Lobra, Massa Lubrense, Meta di Sorrento, Metrano, Monte di Procida, Nerano, Piano di Sorrento, Sant'Agata sui Due Golfi, Sant'Agnello di Sorrento, Schiazzano, Sorrento, Torca, Vico EquenseYou might also be interested in reading about the following Marina di Puolo topics:
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