Location
Vicalvano Apartments are situated on the
Amalfi Coast, near the National Road 163, 4 km (2.5 miles) from Sorrento
and 7 km (4.3 miles) from Positano. These apartments are located in a
large and quiet garden (20000 acres wide) and they belong to the tourist
complex “Antico Parco del Principe”, where, in the middle there is a
castle which belonged to the Prince Edoardo Colonna Doria del Carretto
(1855). Near the fortress, then, there is still a small ancient church,
the stables and high walls which still surround the estate. The
magnificent complex overlooks the landscape and the ocean in the distance.
It is an incredible place where Mother Nature, like a divine lady, show
totally her beauty: high mountains (“Milky Mountains”) behind the Castle
and the Residence, luxuriant holm oak and oak trees, and an intense blue
all around: the sky and the ocean. Residence Vicalvano is a nice villa
divided in 8 apartments of different size but all of them are of good
taste.
The chain of mountains of the Sorrento Peninsula is called “Milky
Mountains” because in Roman times the local people of the area used to
produce milk and cheese: still nowadays a typical cheese of this territory
is the well-known “mozzarella”.
Description
After entering the gate, You see a lot of
centuries-old holm and oak trees and a driveway which goes uphill
gradually. Beyond a bend You see the Chapel of Saint Peter. It was the
private chapel of the princes who lived here. According to the legend, it
rose on spot where Saint Peter stopped to rest during his journey to Rome.
Actually, in the same area there is a five-star hotel , Saint Peter Hotel,
which is so called for the same reason. Close to the small church, a wide
car parking is available: it is free for the guests of the Vicalvano
Apartments. But when You turn Your eyes on the right-hand side, suddenly
You see a large area without trees, but only a lawn where a massive Castle
rises sumptuously. It is a magic place, close to Sorrento and Positano,
and You feel Yourself in most peaceful place of the world: here time has
stopped. The castle, with its towers and its battlemented walls, it is the
historical heart of the tourist complex. The Colonna Castle, which dates
back to the year 1080, used to be a Benedictine Abbey. Later, it became
the famous historical residence of Prince Eduardo Colonna Doria Del
Carretto. On one of the walls near the fortess the coat of arms of the
noble family is still visible. When You go there, You understand why the
prince loved to abandon the frivolous world to take refuge in this Earthly
Paradise. In past times, famous scientists and personalities were welcome
here. From there, some
narrow foot-pathes lead to different directions: the swimming-pool, the
tennis courts, the beach-volley field and the Vicalvano Apartments, beyond
the Castle. Actually, if You wish to go to the apartments, on the other
side of the garden, there is another way, which is carriage, which takes
as far as there and the guests of the the Vicalvano villa can park their
cars for free near their houses. In case there is no space anymore near
the villa, You can leave Your vehicles in the parking area near the Saint
Peter Chapel (200 meters away from the Vicalvano houses) . When You reach the Vicalvano Apartments, You see a big green villa
among other centuries-old oak-trees. In summer these dwellings enjoy the
shelter taken by these trees. Anyway, when You are there and You turn
back, You can see the Castle, and in the background a wide scenery of the
coast, the splendid blue of the sky and the sea. The air is clear and
perfumed and the weather is mild all the year long. In the villa there are
8 different apartments, according to Your different needs: the one-roomed
apartment, the two-roomed apartment and the three-roomed apartment, with a
total capacity of 30 people.
One-roomed apartment (TYPE A):
This apartment is roughly 25 square meters
(270 square feet) and it is composed of a bedroom with the bathroom. The
bedroom has a double bed with television and refrigerator. The bathroom
with shower is equipped with an hairdryer. This room + bathroom has a
central heating. In front of the exit of this room there is a small
terrace. The rental of this bedroom with bathroom is ideal for those
people who wish to spend a small sum for their vacation but at the same
time they can stay in a fantastic environment and they can use for free
the numerous facilities of the tourist complex “Antico Parco del Principe”
(swimming-pool, tennis courts, car parking, mini-soccer and beach-volley
fields, table-tennis, etc.)
Two-roomed apartment (TYPE B):
This apartment is roughly 45 square meters
(485 square feet) and it can sleep up to four people. When You enter it,
the first room You find is the living-room with a sofa-bed (a double-bed
for two people) and TV Colour. This apartment has one bedroom with a
double bed, one bathroom with shower and hairdryer. The living room is
equipped with a kitchenette, which has a two-burner cooker and a
refrigerator. The furnishings are refined and comfortable. The apartment
has the central heating. In addition the guests of the apartment can use
the outdoor space, equipped with a table and chairs. It is possible for
them to dine in the open air, in the shadow of the trees.
Three-roomed apartment (TYPE C):
This apartment is roughly 60 square meters
(650 square feet) and it can sleep up to 6 people. It has two bedrooms,
two bathrooms with shower, and a living room with a sofa-bed (a double-bed
for two people). The living room is equipped with a kitchenette, which has
a two-burner cooker and a refrigerator. The furnishings are refined and
comfortable. The bathroom with shower is equipped with an hairdryer. The
apartment has the central heating. In addition the guests of the apartment
can use the outdoor space, equipped with a table and chairs. It is
possible for them to dine and to rest in the open air.
Facilities
The tourist complex “Antico Parco del
Principe” is an ideal place for those people who wish to banish all their
cares and look for a magic, quiet place, away from the stressful rithm of
the everyday life. The spot is absolutely amazing and obviously cars are
kept away. But at the same time a large garden (20000 acres wide), a nice
swimming-pool, tennis courts, a beach-volley field, a mini-soccer field, a
table-tennis etc. . These
facilities can be used for free and they are shared among the guests of
this exclusive complex, who reside in the buildings that are located in
the park.
In particular, the swimming-pool of the tourist complex “Antico
Parco del Principe” is considered one of the most beautiful in Sorrento
area. It is very large, 14 meters (46 feet) by 26 meters (85 feet), and it
is equipped with a large solarium. There is also a smaller pool close to
the big one and a sliding-board, just for kids. The swimming pools work
from May, 20th, until September, 30th. The deck chairs of the swimming-pool will be
paid apart: their use is free for guests who spend at least two weeks in
the Residence Vicalvano. Near the swimming-pool a table-tennis table
too is available. And for Your childen some merry-go-rounds are
waiting for them. The tennis court and the mini-soccer field
too are availble for free. They are close to the swimming-pool and if You
need the racquet and the balls for playing tennis or the ball for playing
football, ask them by the bar of the swimming-pool: they’ll be glad to
lend them for free. Another chance to enjoy Yourself is the
beach-volley field. The use of this field in sand is free and it is
totally surrounded by beautiful oleander plants. This place is another of
the amenities where You can spend Your free time and where You can meet
the other guests of the complex.
If You
like trekking, an idea to explore the surroundings is to walk along
the foot-path which starts from the Castle to arrive as far as Amalfi:
that itinerary is called “the path of the Gods” for its beauty, because on
the way You can see at the same time the Amalfi Coast and the Sorrento
one.
If You like fish, the ideal Restaurant for
You is “Silenzio Cantatore”, which is near the tourist Complex “Antico
Parco del Principe”. Those people who wish to try one of the best pizzas
of the Sorrento area can go to the Restaurant “Zio Sam” (500 meters away
from Your Apartment).
Why should you choose
“Vicalvano apartments”?
Vicalvano Apartments are located on the
Amalfi Coast, one of the most beautiful natural environments in the world,
so beautiful that it is considered “patrimony of the world” (UNESCO). They
are in a magic position, near a Castle of a Prince, in a quiet spectacular
location with a sea-view. It is advisable for tourists who love to stay in
the countryside and away from the noice of the cities, but at the same
time they wish to visit the tourist attractions of Sorrento area. In fact,
near the tourist complex “Antico Parco del Principe”, there are the
National Roads 145 and 163 which take to Pompeii, Naples, Sorrento,
Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. Moreover, the prices of the apartments are
very reasonable and their guests can stay in a splendid place and they can
use for free the amenities of the complex ”Antico Parco del Principe” (50
meters far): swimming-pool, tennis courts, mini-soccer field, car parking,
trekking path etc. Besides, nearby - approximately 300 meters (328 yards)
away the bus stop, some shops and restaurants are.
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