An oasis in a modern world,Palazzo Belmonte , is a magnificent historical residence, nestled in an unspoilt coastal area of Southern Italy. The Palace, which borders the characteristic little fishing village of Santa Maria di Castellabate, is located south of the Amalfi Coast, in one of the most idyllic places in the Mediterranean. Palazzo Belmonte is an ideal heaven for all ages, singles, honeymooners, amateur painters or those who want to lie on a beach or go on cultural expeditions.
The splendid five acres of park and gardens offer a setting which is both private and tranquil, among orange and lemon trees, flowering hibiscus, oleander and rose, with jasmine, plumbago and a profusion of bougainvilleas cascading from the ancient walls. Owing to the magical timeless quality of the Palazzo, guests can relax and enjoy absolute comfort, where all their cares and worries from the outside world slip away while they delight in the informal and peaceful atmosphere of this historic family home.
Property amenities:
The twenty spacious suites/ apartments are located in three wings of the Palazzo and the charming Edoardo’s House adjoining the main Palazzo. Each apartment is uniche and named after a scented flower or herb found in the surrounding gardens.
Many have vaulted ceilings, while some have private terraces. The suites/apartments are comfortable, each with a sitting room and with its own distinctive design and furnishings. Some have full or partial views of the sea, while others overlook the 5 acre garden or flower filled courtyard.
Nearby attractions and activities:
Many interesting activities can be arranged through the Palazzo such as: hire of mountain bikes to explore the pine-wooded coastline, scuba diving to investigate submerged ruins and marine life, windsurfing,horse riding and tennis.
Boat trips and picnic lunches can be arranged to Punta Licosa, an extraordinary 6 km stretch of private, unspoilt coastline, ideal for snorkelling, delightful for a pleasant stroll amongst the eucalyptus and pines and a superb stretch for the enthusiastic jogger. Not only has the surrounding Cilento National Park been inscribed as a Unesco World Heritage Site but the coastline and waters of Castellabate and Licosa were awarded the European Blue Flag for cleanliness and environmental awareness in 1999.
With car hire available directly through the M13760 it is also a superb choice as a hub for exploration; from here you can enjoy numerous half and full day trips:
Just 30 minutes away are the magnificent Doric Temples and museum at Paestum and the archaeological sites of Pompeii, Herculaneum and Oplontis are within easy reach in just 1* hours.
The legendary Amalfi coast, with towns such as Vietri sul Mare, famous for its ceramics, Ravello, with its beautiful Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, and delightful Positano makes a very enjoyable day trip 1 * hours from Castellabate.
The grandeur of the 14th century Charterhouse of Padula, 1* hours inlandfrom Castellabate is well worth a visit.
A short trip by hydrofoil or ferry from Sorrento or the Port of Salerno brings you to the enchanting Island of Capri where you can discover the fabulous panoramas, marvellous blue grotto and roman history.
Naples, the capital of Campania, rich in history with its many churches, monuments, museums and renowned Capodimonte should not be missed.
The Caves of Pertosa and Castelcivita known as far back as to be referred to by Seneca, have long galleries with extraordinary stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes and colours.
Velia, only 40 minutes away, is known for its school of Greek philosophers, medieval castle, 5th century BC Greek temple and amphitheatre, once popular with wealthy Romans.
The Abbey of Cava, an hour from Castellabate, is undoubtedly one of most important monuments of Southern Italy.
Rising above Santa Maria is the medieval hilltop village of Castellabate, erected a thousand years ago as a stronghold against the Saracens, offering spectacular panoramic views of the coastline of the Gulf of Salerno.
The Cilento countryside also contains many other characteristic villages perched on terraced hillsides which are a delight to explore.
Caserta, Caserta Vecchia and Capua two hours from Castellabate, the Royal Palace, built in 1752 and is one of the masterpieces of Vanvitelli.
Location:
Palazzo Belmonte sits at the heart of the National Cilento Park, south of the Amalfi coast, adjoining Santa Maria di Castellabate but at the same time remaining delightfully isolated.
Packages:
On a minimun stay of 4 nights 1 night is complimentary
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