We stayed in two of the appartments in Villa Elaia. The first week we stayed in an upstairs apartment which have balcony views onto the Mediterranean Sea and if the weather is clear you can see the Amafi Coast. The apartment was spacious, clear and equipped with aircon, washing machine and fridge freezer. Having the view was great. Being able to watch the sunset was mesmerising.
The second week we had a downstairs apartment at the back of the villa. No view of the med, instead a nice flag stone area outside which had multiple covered seating areas and a couple of wooden recliners to sunbath on. Inbuilt BBQ was a nice touch, but on this trip I never used it. The apartment was slightly larger that the upstairs one, larger bathroom and slightly larger main bedroom. Beds were firm and comfortable. With plenty of space to store clothes etc.
The location of the villa is just off a main road which you cross to walk into Santa Maria Castellate. Which takes all of 5mins. 10mins and you are at the seafront and access to some rocky bathing areas as well as sandy areas which have parasols and sun beds to rent.
The location of the villa is also close the old town on the hill of Castellabate, which can be accessed by car, has parking and great views looking down on to the coastline.
Alponso and Florin both made us very welcome and comfortable. And answered any questions and made recommendations of where to go when we asked. The pool and garden area is well looked after and cleaned every day.
Most people staying when we were there were families and very pleasant.
There is parking just past the pool.
Personally I loved the location. It was ideal and was away from the tourist masses. What was even more amazing that we saw maybe 1 other British couple in our entire visit in that area.
We did a day trip to Positano which was easily accessed by driving or catching train from the nearby Agropoli to Salerno and catching a €12 ferry along the coast. The local town of San Marco 10min drive was also very picturesque and had lovely restaurants.
Whilst there were no British all the Italians made us feel very welcome.
Love Italia, Love Southern Italia. Rustique and rural. Love the villa.
Thanks Alphonso and Florin.