Costiera Amalfitana

Paestum Archaeological Site

Attraction | "The history of ancient Greek architecture"

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Paestum - it is a living chapter in the history of ancient Greek architecture. Three well-preserved temple can understand how the formation was going Doric. When the churches of different eras can be compared is not the schemes, and just see them standing next to each other, it is very impressive. Two of the temple of Hera, separated by a century against the background of bluish mountains, framed by stone pines and oaks produce no less impressive than the ensemble of the Athenian Acropolis.Temple of Hera I, was erected in the middle of the VI century BC The travelers of the XVIII century it was called "Basilica" because they believed he was not the temple, and social structure. Indeed, the...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on April 8, 2012

Paestum Archaeological Site
Via Magna Grecia
Paestum, Campania, Italy

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Mezzatorre Resort And Spa

Hotel | "Views from the hotel!"

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It is necessary to separate the cliff, far from civilization. The location is as it is a plus, and minus. Plus - is surrounded by 7 hectares of vast green forests on the coast. Less - next to the hotel there is no taxi or bus stops. To get to him, you need 15 minutes to walk along a deserted road by the forest. Day without tension - right woods to the left - Negombo sea - beautiful! And in the evening without a car can not do. Taxi at night from the area in St. Restituta Lacco Ameno Mezzatorre to 15 is from the hotel to Lacco Ameno morning and evening walks hotel minibus, but not always possible to adjust to his schedule. I'm usually in town left for the hospitality bus back to back ...Read More

It is necessary to separate the cliff, far from civilization. The location is as it is a plus, and minus.
Plus - is surrounded by 7 hectares of vast green forests on the coast.
Less - next to the hotel there is no taxi or bus stops. To get to him, you need 15 minutes to walk along a deserted road by the forest.
Day without tension - right woods to the left - Negombo sea - beautiful! And in the evening without a car can not do. Taxi at night from the area in St. Restituta Lacco Ameno Mezzatorre to 15 is from the hotel to Lacco Ameno morning and evening walks hotel minibus, but not always possible to adjust to his schedule. I'm usually in town left for the hospitality bus back to back in a taxi. Other options were not. Walk through the woods at night is not very pleasant.
Immediate access to the beautiful snow-white villa of the famous Italian director Visconti.
In short, the hotel is for those who seek solitude and quiet.
Views from the hotel offers simply stunning - the Vesuvius, the sea, Negombo.
Apart from the main hotel building, among the green forest, a few scattered single-storey buildings.
The rooms are very small, but tastefully decorated. The big advantage was a huge terrace. Bathroom in marble, a tiny, but beautiful. Cosmetics Etro.
Upon arrival welcome juice and desserts. Mineral water replenished constantly.
The hotel has its own rocky beach. Ladder into the sea is very convenient, just goes deep. The sea there is a clean, once the waves washed up garbage, but he was immediately removed. Free places on the beach have always been.
All thermal pools are located in a separate building and they are free of charge. They say it is the only hotel on the island, where thermal pools are paid. And, do not pay an entrance fee, but charged to the pool (which there are 2 or 3 species). One pool for an hour is worth more than a day in Negombo. Various procedures.
Excellent spa, work on the French cosmetics CARITA. Read Less

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on August 25, 2011

Mezzatorre Resort And Spa
Via Mezzatorre 13
Forio, Ischia 80075
39-081-986111

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Albergo Della Regina Isabella

Hotel | "Large terrace with sea views."

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Hotel Regina Isabella located in the small town of Ischia - Lacco Ameno. Now do not even believe that in 1881 and 1883. another earthquake Lacco Ameno completely flattened and there killed thousands of people! And now it's quiet, cozy town, a little away from the noise of Ischia Porto Ischia Ponte and just a 15-20 minute bus ride away. One side overlooks the central square of the town - pl.Santa Restituta, where is the church and the archaeological museum. On the other hand it overlooks the sea. The hotel consists of 4 buildings, connected by long corridors: Regina Isabella (the main building where the reception), Belvedere, Sporting, Royal. In the fifth build...Read More

Hotel Regina Isabella located in the small town of Ischia - Lacco Ameno.
Now do not even believe that in 1881 and 1883. another earthquake Lacco Ameno completely flattened and there killed thousands of people!
And now it's quiet, cozy town, a little away from the noise of Ischia Porto Ischia Ponte and just a 15-20 minute bus ride away.

One side overlooks the central square of the town - pl.Santa Restituta, where is the church and the archaeological museum. On the other hand it overlooks the sea.
The hotel consists of 4 buildings, connected by long corridors:
Regina Isabella (the main building where the reception), Belvedere, Sporting, Royal.
In the fifth building are thermal pools and spa - center.
My room consisted of two rooms - a bedroom and small living room.
The room furniture is beautiful (except for simple ones bedside tables), the floor is paved with colored tiles, lamps of Murano stekla.Ochen comfortable bed with good pillows and quality linen bedding.
The huge bathroom with a large window, large shower with a conventional and a cascade shower in the entire ceiling shower kabiny.
Large terrace with sea views.
Room service and towels - 2 times a day.
The hotel area is well-groomed and green.

Private beach - two long concrete platform, plus a little sandy beach.
Platforms are equipped with sunbeds, umbrellas. Deckchairs, umbrellas and towels are provided free of charge.
The hotel has two outdoor swimming pools with sea water, one in the park hotel.

Restaurants and food in hotel luxury. Three restaurants, a wine cellar, piano bar with live music in the evenings, the bar on the beach.
Breakfast in the restaurant is closed on the terrace, which offers a magnificent view of the sea.

Generally at a good time taking care of their guests. For example, the last day of my departure, the hotel was carried out "party under the stars." Analogue of "Dancing with the Stars." The hotel, by the way is not the first year, comes a group of professional dancers. Day three was a rehearsal with the willing, and then held a competition for the best dancing couple.
Pool Party was very fun and easy. Read Less

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on August 25, 2011

Albergo Della Regina Isabella
Piazza Santa Restituta 1
Lacco Ameno, Ischia 80076
39-081-99 43 22

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Best Western Hotel Regina Palace Terme

Hotel | "an excellent location"

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The hotel is situated in an excellent location, in the heart, the Ischia Porto, but nevertheless in a quiet side street, so that in addition to birds singing in the mornings any noise does not interfere with sleep. In the evening also quiet. 2 minutes - and you're on the main shopping street with cafes, shops, restaurants and other things. Also very close to the beach. Our rooms overlook the garden, all rooms have either a balcony or terrace. The restaurant is very delicious food. We had paid for breakfast and dinner. But we are the hotel for some reason made a bonus - all inclusive, ie + Lunch and any drinks. While we dined there only one time, because Happy all the time you were on the e...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 20, 2011

Best Western Hotel Regina Palace Terme
VIA EDGARDO CORTESE 18
Ischia, Italy 80077
39-081-991344

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Da Michele

Restaurant | "There Cooks the Best Pizza in Naples"

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We began wandering the dark alleys of the Via Duomo, Starting back from every shadow (there was really dark, and even more so when read online horror about Naples), hungry and almost desperate to find any place to eat, when came across the lighted windows behind which people ate pizza. They went, found a free table, but with difficulty. Interior restaurant interior was not called: rows of tables, chairs, walls, white tiled, and photographs on the walls. Menu hung on the wall next to the table and contain two lines: Pizza Margherita and Pizza Marinara. Of course, ordered the largest Margarita. A few minutes brought huge. While the pizza is made, I remembered that I read in an Internet made...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on July 15, 2010

Da Michele
Via Cesare Sersale, 1/3
Naples, Italy
+39 081 553-9204

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Naples (General)

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Arriving here for a few hours or half-day, hoping to see the whole city - a great self-confidence. The city has a lot to offer, and it is very big. Walking around even the main attractions will be difficult. For those who prefer a circular tourist buses in Naples, too, have a (site http://www.napoli.city-sightseeing.it). The first impression of the city: an incredibly dense buildings, it seemed to me that a very tightly built up with Rome, but had to change my opinion, Naples - a real anthill. By price - Naples is much cheaper than in Rome, it seemed to me that 20 per cent cheaper hotels and meals. Stores lot for all tastes. Good shopping, I always been lucky there. ...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on July 15, 2010

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Ischia (general)

Attraction | "Ischia - a Beautiful Island "

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40-minute boat ride from Naples, but if the raft, it will take more than an hourOn the island clean and comfortable, with large sand beaches, the Italian houses, villas, shops, restaurants, etc. etc. People are friendly and sociable. Attributed to a mixture of English, Italian and gestures. But many understand and speak in English, someone good, someone relatively))) But everyone has the desire to understand! And this is important!The first fort on the island was built in 474 BC Greeks from Syracuse Gerona, who came to the aid of Kumans during the war against Tirrenia. After the war, who only island is not taken into possession ... In the 15 century there were hiding from the pirates resid...Read More

40-minute boat ride from Naples, but if the raft, it will take more than an hour
On the island clean and comfortable, with large sand beaches, the Italian houses, villas, shops, restaurants, etc. etc. People are friendly and sociable. Attributed to a mixture of English, Italian and gestures. But many understand and speak in English, someone good, someone relatively))) But everyone has the desire to understand! And this is important!
The first fort on the island was built in 474 BC Greeks from Syracuse Gerona, who came to the aid of Kumans during the war against Tirrenia. After the war, who only island is not taken into possession ... In the 15 century there were hiding from the pirates residents o.Iskya.No in the early 19 th century almost all there was destroyed by the British. Later, with the 20-ies. 19 th century, there was a prison ... Now they can see the church, the old guard and defensive towers, Bourbon prison, terraces of olive trees, wine vats and cellars and t.p.Peremeschalis foot, something like a serpentine, at the beginning and end of the tour - in the elevator. On an island rich in Mediterranean vegetation: olive, carob, pomegranate trees, laurels, fig, medlar, prickly pear, ailanty ... And with panoramic loggia overlooking the Ischia Ponte. Porto, Ponte - all so close that confused where you are now))).
Must have to go into the garden Torrione is a 10-minute bus ride from Casamicciola. Every Thursday at him arrange a concert of classical music on the outdoor terrace with panoramic sea and town of Forio. magic act!
Botanical Garden La Montel is very picturesque and interesting.
I highly recommend going to the folk restaurant in Ischia, where the three singers sing with a guitar beautiful Italian songs.
A fish which is prepared on a grill there, just amazing! Nothing tastes better, I have not tried. Even the sauce to the fish they have a special - olive oil + garlic + pepper + lemon juice.
Ischia Porto is the port where the water can be reached as to the mainland of Italy (Naples, Amalfi, Sorrento, etc.), and to nearby islands (Procida, Capri, etc.). If the port to face the sea, then the right side would be very helpful tourist office, which is free to profiteer maps of places mentioned above, the overall schedule of boats based on information provided by various carriers, rather than any one, and get a couple of tips . Here are some examples of prices for something to get somewhere on a boat (for the trip there and back): Capri - 25 euros, Sorrento - 30 euros, Procida - 14 euros, Naples - 34 euros. Read Less

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 29, 2010

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Grand Hotel Ambasciatori

Hotel | "Sorrento Is Wonderful"

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The rooms are very nice, although we have not been paid in view of the sea, but the view was - a side, and Vesuvius watched every day. No if you're not lucky, you have the room, go straight to the street, and it does not good. No 2 month, we were unable to book a sea view - was no longer that reserves in six months.Our number came out at the pool nearby hotel Grand Hotel Riviera (incidentally, also a very nice hotel, too, with its beach, green, but more modest interior than Ambashatori, and while swimming he has more, but kept in the shade of the trees, so that there is no one ever swam. Ambashatori Interiors - palace, but the hotel is small, very compact. The area is also not big, but very gree...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 3, 2010

Grand Hotel Ambasciatori
Via Califano, 18
Sorrento, Italy
+39 081 8782025

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Ancient City of Pompeii (Pompeii Scavi)

Attraction | "There Is a Spirit of Death"

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If you go to Pompei on the final railway station «Sorrento», like i did, about half an hour. The train station, on which you need to go, called «pompei scavi villa misteri». It is located near the entrance to the museum. The name of the train station is displayed on the electronic scoreboard in the train and the quiet rustle of chanting. Train themselves in the horrendous graffiti, plastic chairs, a rather shabby. Better to go to Pompeii in sneakers, not in open shoes, cobbled streets and small pebbles can ruin the whole trip. If a strong wind blows, then it would be good to take with a handkerchief or a thin scarf.Distracted: scarf needed in Pompeii for the protection of the turbule...Read More

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on June 8, 2010

Ancient City of Pompeii (Pompeii Scavi)
Pompeii
Naples, Italy

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Paestum Archaeological Site

Attraction | "Magnificent Pottery"

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The ruins are in very good condition, considering how old they are. There is so much to learn from this lovely place, and its accompanying museum.Paestum is some 100 km southeast from Naples (at the seaside), but there are frequent trains from Naples (and back). The trip lasts some 90 minutes + about 20 min. walk from the train station to the museum premises. The entrance to Peastum costs 4 euro, the trip from/to Naples some 10 euro, roughly.Everything in the museum was very well displayed and most of the descriptions of the artifacts were in English. Apparently much of the world is unaware of the existence of Paestum, so if you're in Campania, see it before everybody else discovers ...Read More

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on June 5, 2010

Paestum Archaeological Site
Via Magna Grecia
Paestum, Campania, Italy

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Parco Dei Principi Hotel

Hotel | "Wonderful View!!!"

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The hotel is rather on the outskirts of Sorrento - unhurried pace 20-25 minutes to the central part. After dinner, good walk.
Nondescript hallway - the doors to rooms on the right side. But entered the room and all suspicion vanished, a great room with magnificent views of the same Bay of Naples, Naples and Vesuvius.
Beach - on the elevator down, 2 platforms with always free sun loungers and umbrellas.
Breakfast is very good at dinner always went to different restaurants in the Sorrento.

Member Rating 4 out of 5 on July 2, 2010

Parco Dei Principi Hotel
VIA ROTA 1
Naples, Italy
0039081-8784644

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Poseidon Garden

Attraction | "The Skin after the Parks as a Silk"

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In my opinion, the most remarkable in this island is the thermal water. Thermal spas are in almost every hotel, but worth a visit thermal systems (they are on the island of five). We walked only one - "Poseidon Gardens", as it was located near the hotel. Price one-day admission ticket to the complex 28 euros. In my opinion, rest on ISCHIA a path does not make sense without visiting these complexes, because beach holiday on the island of mediocre and difficult.Briefly describe the organizational moments in the "Poseidon Gardens", as at the time this did not find any description in any withdrawal. At the entrance you can take the plan of the complex with the recommendation of the order of vi...Read More

In my opinion, the most remarkable in this island is the thermal water. Thermal spas are in almost every hotel, but worth a visit thermal systems (they are on the island of five). We walked only one - "Poseidon Gardens", as it was located near the hotel.
Price one-day admission ticket to the complex 28 euros. In my opinion, rest on ISCHIA a path does not make sense without visiting these complexes, because beach holiday on the island of mediocre and difficult.
Briefly describe the organizational moments in the "Poseidon Gardens", as at the time this did not find any description in any withdrawal. At the entrance you can take the plan of the complex with the recommendation of the order of visiting the thermal baths, etc. All things can be left in a locker, his coin of 1 euro. Each time, taking something from the cupboard, when you close it should be lowered to 1 euro. Therefore, pre-think about what to bring. Usually, people take only a towel, someone else and dressing / waffle bathrobe (by the way, very convenient to walk in it), and be sure to cap. Without it, you will not be allowed in the pool. There is a mini-safe for 0,50 euros for valuables. But apparently, this safe, few uses. If you have decided to take a bag and not leave it in the locker, then watch it. We almost had not lost our bags. At the last moment noticed the boy about 14, which oshivalsya about our loungers. Everything went well.
The complex has several restaurants self-service. Food as compared to hotel room was excellent. A large plate of marinated seafood worth 11 euros, a plate with small and big tomatoes mozzarella about 18 euros. But the cappuccino was worth less than the hotel and places in the City - 2 euros for a cup. A huge piece of delicious sweet watermelon - 3 euros. Sweets (cookies, cakes) from 1,5 to 2 euros per piece. In general, do not stay hungry.
The complex has a separate access to the beach with sun loungers. Unfortunately, the sea was cold, the first few days were observed waves. Bathed only once or twice. However, the complex has a big swimming pool with sea water. The water is warmer than the sea, and swim comfortably.
If in Negombo many young people and children, here some pensioners and disabled people, but they are moving so slowly that they do not notice. Park belongs to the Germans and the feeling: mandatory cap and clear all organized.
Nowhere provide towels, one should get their own. The thermal water is very salty taste. Read Less

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 29, 2010

Poseidon Garden
Forio, Island of Ischia
Ischia, Italy

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Hotel Weber Ambassador

Hotel | "Not a Four-star Hotel"

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The shuttle service was great. It was free and there was this a driver there that is very friendly.
Location is good as it is by the beach.The beach was very accessible and we had a beautiful view of the sea from our terrace.
The service was terrible but our shuttle driver was great.
The room was very small and the shower did not have a shower curtain or door so water got all over the bathroom when we took a shower.
Better to have a food in the city.

Member Rating 3 out of 5 on June 5, 2010

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Via Marina Piccola 118
Capri, Italy
+39 (081) 8370141

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Capri (General)

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The most amazing place that we discovered - is Capri. When I read in reviews about the fact that Capri - a paradise on earth, I thought it was exaggerated. But when we got to Capri, we realized that calling it a paradise, people underestimated! This was not even invented words in our rich and powerful:)Capri can be reached by boat 25 minutes, they go from the port of Sorrento. On Capri, the crowd dispersed immediately rushes to the cable car, which looks more like a toy train in the form of stairs, which stubbornly climbs a rope up in the town of Capri. Waiting for him is enormous. If you have a healthy heart and strong legs, you can climb up themselves by spinning the way, I think time will it ...Read More

Member Rating 5 out of 5 on June 8, 2010

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Sorrento is a Lovely City

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By the way, rather big city. But a couple of days it can be seen almost entirely. Admire the stunning views of the Bay of Naples, wander through the narrow old streets. But in fact, Sorrento is better seen as a base for future pedestrian outings and trips to the surrounding areas in all directions. The road to the railway station takes only 5-7 minutes walk. On the train can independently go to Pompeii and Naples. On the bus to get to the good Positano and Amalfi. In Amalfi you can transfer to the shuttle buses as the direction in Ravello, Salerno and more. Of those longer trips, we returned in the evening sun the most crowded impressions! Although nearly collapsing from exhaustion. Escaped after a tr...Read More

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This is Something Incredible!

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Amalfi carefree, as if shot from childhood dreams, serene, direct and elegant, it just takes its sweet captivity of those who touched him. However, this posh resort, which is a pearl hiding in a shell fancy folded mountains. It`s also reminds sparkling champagne flowing along the fault in the mountains, as if by a cascade of sparkling wine glasses to the very blue sea. Amalfi Coast (in contrast to Naples) and the sea completely different color and shine like something in particular. A lively, playful and azure. Center of snow-white city, although there occur colored houses, for some reason he remains in the memory of snow-white, toy. Calico Commerce street, a couple of areas and all. On streets ...Read More

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The Magic of this Town is Incredible!

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Not far from Sorrento (7 km) and Amalfi, there is another wonderful town of Positano. He looks like a colored fountain out of their homes, flowing from the very skies to surf. Positano became a famous resort since the First World War, when tired of the bloody reality endowed with a subtlety of perception of people of different countries started to look for peace, tranquility and beauty that reigned here. Calling Card Positano is the Church of Santa Maria Assunta with richly decorated majolica dome. Medieval watchtowers were built to protect against Saracen pirates. Church of Santa Maria Assunta was built in the XIII century, its altar decorated with a miraculous icon of the Black Mad...Read More

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A Tiny Town Near the Most Charismatic Skies

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Ravello is also worthy of special attention, but before he has to go on two buses, but of course he is worth it. Prior to the Amalfi hour and a half on an exotic road among the rocks and then another 30 minutes uphill to the second bus. Down can come down, taking a taxi is a quick and cheap. The whole city is intertwined streets, two squares and a couple of villas that's the very rare zest, for which is to travel here on several buses. Although, honestly, except for villas, a town so full of rare originality, which makes it expressive and memorable! When I look pictures of Ravello, it was struck by how many different cute and expressive "pictures" instead of the small dot the mountain in I...Read More

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