Make a holiday rental house or villa in Salerno, Amalfi Coast, Italy your home away from home

The Amalfi Coast is an undeniably beautiful stretch of Italy’s Tyrrhenian Coast in Campania, conjuring images of picturesque fishing villages clinging perilously to rocky outcrops jutting into the sea. The dramatic, almost impossible looking coastline has drawn holiday makers here for centuries, and the peaceful cove beaches have been the lure of those looking to build holiday villas on the Amalfi Coast. Salerno, stretched along on of the larger bays on the Amalfi Coast, is a magnificent place to explore the Amalfi Coast. Holiday rental accommodation in Salerno is often used as a base for exploring either the mountains and caves around Salerno, or the beach resorts of the Amalfi Coast. Salerno is a place which has united the multiple cultures and traditions of the region together, forming a unique and quite magical atmosphere.

Places to holiday in Salerno, Amalfi Coast, Italy

A self catering apartment in Salerno is the ideal place to explore the coast from. The ancient ruins of Pompeii and Paestum are very close to a villa in Salerno, and are undoubtedly essential viewing if you get the chance. The eerie grandeur of Pompeii is very well documented, but the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Paestum is just as impressive. The main draw is to the three Doric temples, dedicated to Hera, Apollo and Athena. Naples is a good option for a day trip from the Amalfi coast or a villa in Salerno. It is considered one of the most beautiful cities in Italy, and is the departure point for those looking to take a holiday or trip to the Islands of Capri or Ischia.

Castellabate is a small medieval town perched upon a mountain peak above the sea. Centred around the castle, Castellabate has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in recent years, and more than this, are located just a few kilometres from beautiful sandy beaches.

Ravello is possibly the most attractive destination on the whole of the Amalfi Coast. Overlooking the Mediterranean, Ravello is best known for the international classical music festival which occurs annually throughout the summer.

Things to do in Salerno, Amalfi Coast, Italy

Salerno was established as a Roman town around 194BC, so has a huge amount of history, and a number of monuments from throughout the ages have survived. The most well known feature of Salerno is the Cathedral or Duomo de St Matthew, dating back to 1085 which can be seen directly from much of the self catering accommodation in Salerno available. The 9th century medieval aqueduct is also worth visiting, and there are many little gems to be found down the elegant streets among the boutiques and cafes, like the stunning Church of St George. The Archaeological Museum is a magnificent place to start to make sense of all the beautiful buildings you can see when you arrive in an Amalfi Coast holiday rental in Salerno.

There are many artistic treasures too. The Provincial Art Gallery boasts a collection of paintings from the Renaissance period onwards, and the frescos in the Baroque church of San Giorgio are un-missable.

The town of Salerno has many excellent restaurants to choose from, although the nightlife available from an Amalfi Coast villa in Salerno is not the most raucous.

Weather in Salerno, Amalfi Coast, Italy

Summers make the Amalfi Coast holiday apartments a treasure, as daily temperatures rise to over 35°C during some days in July and August. Spring and autumn are popular times to visit the Amalfi Coast and Salerno as temperatures are warm, but the humidity is low. Even in the middle of winter, temperatures rarely dip below 10°C, Amalfi Coast villas ideal to rent for a family holiday or weekend break all year round.

Travel to Salerno, Amalfi Coast, Italy

The main airport in southern Italy is Capodichino Airport (RRO), just outside Naples, it is only a short drive to the Amalfi Coast villas in Salerno from the airport. With flights arriving daily from 14 British Airports, there are a great number of cheap flights to Salerno available.