Talking about seaside hotels on the Amalfi Coast, Villa Maria Pia stands out for its unique panoramic position in the heart of Praiano, one of the most beautiful destinations on the coast, between Amalfi and Positano.
Perfect starting point for the evocative Sentiero degli Dei path, Villa Maria Pia is just a few steps away from the beach and the restaurants of the historic center of Praiano, rich in history and tradition, an oasis of peace and relaxation compared to the famous Amalfi and Positano, easily accessible by car or by public transport that stop just outside the hotel.
From Praiano start the water taxi for the most beautiful destinations of the Amalfi Coast and numerous excursions on private boats can be booked at the hotel reception.
First route: standard
Coming from Naples via the A3 motorway, take the Castellammare di Stabia exit, continue towards Sorrento and follow the signs towards Positano-Praiano. Path with a beautiful view of the coast, but very busy, with easy queuing of vehicles. Travel time: 30 minutes on the motorway or, depending on the period, from 1 hour to 2 hours. Km 63.8.
Second route: Agerola
Exit the A3 at the Castellammare di Stabia tollbooth, take the highway towards Sorrento taking the exit on the right for Gragnano-Agerola and then continue for Furore Praiano. Less busy and less panoramic road, it crosses an Apennine area and then reaches the coast. Km 70
Third route: via Valico di Chiunzi
Always coming from the A3, take the Angri Sud exit for Ravello and then continue to Praiano. The traffic on this road is moderate, the route fast but longer. Mountainous road, only the last stretch is coastal. Km 76
Fourth route: via Vietri
Take the A3 motorway to the Vietri sul Mare exit, then continue along the coast towards Amalfi and then Praiano. Path that, off the highway, offers wonderful views of the coast. Km 86.
FROM NAPLES Rail Station take Circumvesuviana Trains to Sorrento (a train every 25 minutes), from there continue by SITA bus (Blue or Green Line) to Praiano.
FROM SALERNO Rail Station take Sita Bus (Blue or Green Line) to Amalfi and from there connections to Praiano.
USEFUL NUMBERS AND WEB SITES
FERROVIE DELLO STATO - Railways www.trenitalia.it Tel 892021
SITA www.sita-on-line.it Tel 199730749
Train to Salerno from Salerno head to ferry terminal piazza della Concordia for Amalfi after sita bus to Praiano.
Or from Sorrento via Capri to Positano always by ferry then Local bus or cab to Praiano.
NAPOLI – “Capodichino” Tel +39 081 7896111
Viale Ruffo Fulco di Calabria, 2
ROMA - FIUMICINO “Leonardo da Vinci” Tel +39 06 65951 Via dell'Aeroporto di Fiumicino, 320
ROMA CIAMPINO “G.B. Pastine” via Appia Nuova 1651 Tel +39 06 65951
Flight Information Tel +39 06.22.22
Train to Salerno from Salerno head to ferry terminal piazza della Concordia for Amalfi after sita bus to Praiano.
Or from Sorrento via Capri to Positano always by ferry then Local bus or cab to Praiano.
