'With its olive-clad hills and quaint villages, Massa Lubrense is a charming, quiet base for enjoying everything the Neapolitan Riviera offers.'
Here's the answer to getting some peace and quiet on the Neapolitan Riviera. On the tip of the Sorrento peninsula, Massa Lubrense is the Amalfi Coast turned all rustic and restful.
Wrapped in lemon orchards and vineyards, it's an area rather than a particular resort, although there's also a Massa Lubrense village, which leads down to the fishing hamlet of Marina Lobra. Tucked between rocky cliffs, this cream-painted village, with its bars and trattorias, snuggles around a shingle beach studded with fishing boats. Sit here over a limoncella and drink in the peace – it's probably the quietest place in the whole Riviera.
Nature-lovers will be in heaven. Coastal paths weave through olive groves, before zigzagging down cliffs to tiny rocky coves. Take your pick – whichever way, you'll be accompanied by spectacular, wall-to-wall vistas. And if you fancy lounging on a beach, seek out the beautiful bays of Nerano and Bahia de Pollio, or plunge into the cool waters off Capo d'Sorrento.
Fancy a history refresher before heading for the heavyweight stuff at Pompeii or Herculaneum? Stroll down to Punta del Capo, where the atmospheric ruins of a Roman villa stand against an eye-popping coastal backdrop.
When you want to widen your horizons, jump on a boat to Amalfi or Capri or a bus to nearby Sorrento or Positano. Whatever you do, coming back to Massa Lubrense at night will be pure pleasure. Far from the bustle of the resorts, settle at one of the local restaurants and enjoy a still, moonlit night overlooking the twinkling lights of Capri.
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Looking for holidays in Neapolitan Riviera? Our Neapolitan Riviera holiday destinations include Amalfi, Capri, Ischia, Maiori, Massa Lubrense, Minori, Piano Di Sorrento, Positano, Ravello, Scala, Sorrento and Vietri Sul Mare.
The nearest beaches are at Nerano and Bahia de Pollio, although if you fancy a cooling swim you can plunge off the rocks at Capo di Sorrento.
Massa Lubrense is a very quiet town and so head to the nearby port, Marina della Lobra, for fish restaurants, or try Sorrento for a wider selection. Look out for the local 'Insalata Caprese' with juicy slices of tomato and mozzarella cheese in a herb and oil dressing covered with freshly ground black pepper.
Evenings in Massa Lubrense are whiled away over a good meal with a glass of wine. If you want to experience a livelier atmosphere, head into nearby Sorrento where you'll find a cavalcade of restaurants, cafes, bars and nightclubs.
The small town of Massa Lubrense has a traditional Italian feel about it. You can while away an afternoon mooching through the small stalls and buy some of the local produce: olives, wines, dried sausages, cheeses and Parma ham.
Massa Lubrense is an excellent base for walkers who wish to explore the surrounding countryside of Campania. However, if you want to get out and about during your stay on the Neapolitan Riviera, why not head to the Roman town of Santa Maria Capua Vetere, once home to the legendary gladiator Spartacus? The town is famed for its enormous amphitheatre, complete with underground tunnels, and also occupies the site of an ancient Etruscan settlement.
10km from Sorrento
2 hours to 2 hours 30 minutes
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