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Campania, Sorrento Peninsula, Sant' Agata

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Sant'Agata sui due Golfi enjoys an enviable position on a hill between the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno. It is the largest village in the Sorrento Peninsula and boasts a few Michelin starred restaurants (Don Alfonso - Taverna del Capitano) and many other fine restaurants and trattorias in the vicinity. Being half way between Sorrento and Positano, it is a very convenient base from which to explore both the Amalfi and Sorrento Coasts.

About Sant'Agata

Located at 7 klm from Sorrento and at 400 mts above sea level S. Agata sui due Golfi has played an important part in the development of the area.

Its Church (XVI century) was visited for its late renaissance structure and its very precious altar attributed to the school of Florence of the XVII century. It is a masterpiece with very fine and elaborate marquetry of motherpearl, lapislazuli, malachite and every type of precious marble.

Etruscans, Greeks and Romans, were enchanted by the beauties of the Siren Land and lived in the wooded hills for centuries. This has been confirmed by the wide necropolis existing on the northern side of the hill. Probably on these heights - Montes Sireniani, they used to be called - was a sanctuary of Greek age dedicated to the mermaids. Later it was occupied by the Carmelitani Padri who built a Monastery which they gave the name 'Deserto'. In the Roman age it became the junction of merchant traffic between the two gulfs. S. Agata nowadays derives its name from a Chapel built in the XVI by the Festinese family dedicating it to the young Sicilian Vergin.

A brief walk takes one to the nearby village of Torca from which one can descend to the old smugglers cove of Crapolla with its original frescoed dwellings and fishing caves.

Why Sant'Agata

+ Central location for exploring the Sorrento Peninsula and Amalfi Coast
+ It's altitude ensures a comfortable nights sleep in mid summer

To do in the Sant'Agata locality

Visit the church as described above
Visit the monastery at il Deserto
Walk down to the natural spring and public laundry (where you will often find the village people washing their clothes in an age old fashion)
Join the evening passeggiata, followed by an apperativo in one of the many cafes
Walk down to the beach at Crapolla

To do further afield

Take a day excursion to Pompei, Herculaneum or Oplontis
Visit Positano, Amalfi, Sorrento, or Capri (public buses leave from the centre in various directions)
Walk to the nearby villages of Termini, Schiazzano, Torca, Sant'Agata, Massalubrense

Villa rental holidays

Browse our selection of villas and self-catering accommodation for rent in this or a nearby locality in Italy. Our advisers have first hand knowledge of the areas and villas and are backed up by our network of local area managers who are on hand during your vacation.

Our feature villas in Sant' Agata

There are no feature villas available in this area, below are some featured villas from other regions

Lakes - Lake Garda - Desenzano

Monte Pico -

On a private hilly estate with its own gated entrance, sits a lovely country villa, recently built in total respect of the surroundings.

From the swimming pool (shared with the very discrete owners), one looks down over the vineyards to the Lake Garda with its dramatic backdrop of mountains and glacial peaks of the distant Dolomite ranges.

The lively and elegant lakeside town of Desenzano del Garda is nearby and offers summer festivals, fine restaurants, a lively passeggiata in the old part of the village, an internal port, night clubs or just romantic strolls by the lake. Nearby there are many other cosy villages and castles to be explored. The area also boasts two excellent 27 hole golf courses.

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Lakes - Lake Garda - Salo

Villa Panorama - Positioned a few minutes drive from the bustling lakeside towns of Salò and Gardone, Villa Panorama is quietly nestled in an acre and a half of lush gardens and lawns with uninterrupted views looking east over Lake Garda. The villa, constructed in the late 1960's is luminous and functional featuring a large furnished veranda and smaller verandas accessible from all bedrooms. Large shady trees and an in-ground swimming pool complete the picture of this villa which is perfect for family holidays. > more

Campania - Sorrento Peninsula - Massa Lubrense

Casale La Torre - Villa -

Set in beautiful hilly countryside, with sweeping views of the Bay of Naples, Casale La Torre is a stunning holiday villa with a large panoramic pool.The accommodation is comprised of three units, which can be rented separately or together, as a whole villa.

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Tuscany - Chianti-Siena - Greve in Chianti

Villa Desio - Situated only four kilometres from Greve in the heart of Chianti, this Tuscan villa offers travellers the rare combination of a small luxury villa set in beautiful gardens, overlooking a wonderful valley, with a magnificent swimming pool, situated only a few minutes away from one of the principal villages of Chianti. An enchanting private driveway of three hundred metres winds its way through thick woodland to the entrance gates of the villa which is perfectly hidden from neighbouring properties, traffic noise and other disturbances. > more

Veneto - Treviso - Conegliano

Villa Victoria -

The magnificent and enchanting vacation Villa Victoria is nestled in the undulating hills of Conegliano, a short distance from Venice and other Veneto highlights. Conegliano is the center of the Prosecco producing vineyard area and is also known for its renowned enological wine school, and is also the home of the world famous painter Cima di Conegliano. The town centre is a few minutes drive from the Villa with its outstanding variety of shops, fine restaurants, open air markets, wine bars, and trattoria's.

A 30 minute train ride or 40 minutes on the highway will deliver you directly onto the steps of Venice. Padua or Treviso, and the mountains towards Cortina are within excursion range to the north.

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Le Marche - Coastal - Ancona-Recanati

Villa del Sole - Villa del Sole is located between the medieval hill towns of Recanati and Potenza Picena, at short distance from the sandy beaches of the Adriatic Coast. Recanati is a charming town with beautiful buildings, piazzas, elegant boutiques and gourmet shops offering products typical of the Marche region. Porto Recanati, on the coast, is a favourite beach holiday spot for Italians in the summer, especially in August and offers a long sandy beach and many seafood restaurants. > more

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