ITALIA APARTMENT

LOCATION:

Situated on the third floor of an ancient building (no lift), this apartment overlooks the lively Corso Italia that is a pedestrian area for almost all day long. This apartment is ideal for those people that look for a dwelling with unpretentious pieces of furniture, not expensive but in the centre of Sorrento. Its central location allows to make excursions easily for the near tourist places by hydrofoils (Napoli, Capri and Ischia) or by trains (Pompei, Ercolano, Napoli).

DESCRIPTION:

Three-roomed apartment, 130 s.q.m., sleeps 4+2, with an entrance, wide kitchen ,living-room with two sleeps, another living-room with a single bed, bath-room with bath and shower, wide double-room, 4 terraces.

AMENITIES:

Tv color - Washing machine – Electric stoves - Shops, restaurants and stop bus 20 mt. away - Pay car parking 200 mt. far-Equipped bathing establishments with sandy beach 300 mt. away, reachable by pay lift - Train station and postal office 250 mt. far.

FOR MORE INFORMATION :

Italia Apartment is roughly 130 square meters (1399 square feet) large, and it is on the third floor of an ancient building in the centre of Sorrento. It is situated in Corso Italia, the main street of Sorrento, in front of the Cathedral of the town. It is suitable for 4+2 people. This apartment is furnished with unpretentious pieces of furniture, but its price is very reasonable in camparison with other apartments with the same features in Sorrento. Besides it is located in the centre of Sorrento, which is a pedestrian area for almost all day long: the spot is perfect to appreciate the lively atmosphere and the nightlilfe of the town. It is sufficent a short stroll all around to admire the magnificent monuments which are nearby. It is a museum in the open air: in the surroundings You can find the Sedile Dominova(XVI c.), the only existing testimony in Campania region of the ancient seats of the Sorrento nobility; the Cloister of Saint Francis(XIV c.), ancient building with splendid pointed arches all around; the Cathedral in Romanic style and so on.

Italia apartment can be considered like one of the few typical houses, in stones of volcanic origin and wooden beams, which were very common in our area once and which have survived so far. The tufa stone (rock of volcanic origin) keeps the dwellings cool in summer and warm in winter. So, inspite of the shortage of air-conditioning, this apartment is cool in summer. In addition this particular species of rock absorbs the noises very well. So, You stay in the centre of Sorrento – actually in the most lively part – but at the same time the house is very quiet.

When You enter Italia apartment, You find in front of You the corridor and the dining-room with a table in the middle and chairs all around; the refrigerator is in the corner. In the same room the cealing is supported by ancient wooden beams. On the right there is the kitchen with a window with a nice view. It is equipped with a small oven and the cooker. Near the kitchen there is a small living-room with a sofa-bed (single bed) and a small bookcase. On the right, there is a large bathroom with the bath: the walls are covered with pink marble. On the left there is the double bedroom which is very nice: in particular it is interesting to notice the wooden beams supporting the tiles of the roof. From the small terrace of this room You can enjoy the spectacular view of "Corso Italia" with the bell-tower of the Cathedral. Close to the bedroom there is a large living-room with a blue sofa-bed (for two people), another sofa-bed (single bed), some pieces of furniture and a small terrace from where You can enjoy the view of "Corso Italia".

There is a public car park 300 meters (328 yards) away.

When You stay in Italia apartment it is not necessary to use Your car because the bus stop is 50 meters (55 yards) away and the station for the local train is 600 metres (656 yards) away.

From the apartment it is sufficient to cover on foot about 200 meters away (220 yards) towards the coastline to reach a public lift for nearest beach: a typical bathing establishment of the Sorrento area on wooden pilework.

The Cathedral, the Kiosk of S. Francis, and the public park are only a stroll away. In addition the street Via Tasso takes to the Piazza della Vittoria at 200 meters away (220 yards) where there is a terrace with a spectacular view of the Gulf of Naples, from the island of Procida to Mount Vesuvius. If you lean from the balustrade of that terrace, You will see the green-azure sea of Sorrento right below You, with its long, thin strips of beaches, coloured by lounges and umbrellas. And there are many more things to delight Your senses... the mild climate, the gentle breeze blowing from the sea. You can also enjoy a walk along the ancient main street (on the left of the terrace) leading to Marina Grande, a fishing village.

Italia apartment can be easily Your home base for enjoying the incomparable beauty of Sorrento, the Sorrento Coast, of Capri and other islands, of the Amalfi Coast and Naples.

You can get to these famous places either by ferry or organised tourist trips. By train You can easily visit Pompeii, Vesuvius, the Caserta Palace and other attractions.

You can be sure of an unforgettable holiday.

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE ITALIA APARTMENT ?

This apartment is ideal for those travellers who wish to stay in the most popular street of Sorrento centre (pedestrian area every evening in summer) to appreciate the lively atmosphere and the nightlilfe of the town. And it is for this same reason that so many visitors mill in that area where Italia apartment is.

Inspite of its ideal location, the price of Italia apartment for a weekly rental is very reasonable.

In addition it is one of the largest apartments You could find in Sorrento.

It is one of the few typical ancient houses in stones and wooden beams in the Sorrento area which have survived so far over the centuries , but which were once so common here.

From the apartment it is sufficient to cover on foot about 200 meters away (220 yards) towards the coastline to reach a public lift for nearest beach: a typical bathing establishment of the Sorrento area on wooden pilework.

Italia apartment is also not so far from the train station which takes tourists to the ruins of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Naples. In addition, from Italia apartment visitors can walk (10 minutes away on foot) to the Sorrento harbour to go to Capri and Ischia.

There is a public car park 300 meters (328 yards) away.

TESTIMONIALS ABOUT ITALIA APARTMENT - (SORRENTO):

30 JULY 2005

ADAM MICO+++ (Poland)

"Everything was excellent: Italia apartment was clean, it was as we imagined, we enjoyed our stay in Sorrento"

From Rome by car:

From Rome reach the main road "A1"direction south (Napoli) and, after leaving Naples, take the main road "A3" to Napoli - Salerno (Not Tangenziale Napoli). Follow always the brown sign “Penisola Sorrentina”. At Castellammare di Stabia, take the road to Sorrento.

From Rome Airport by public means:

There is a shuttle that connects the Airport with the main railway station in Rome. From Rome there are several trains to Naples (The trip takes approximately 2 hours). In alternative, (only during working days) from the Termini train station You can take the bus of “Marozzi” company that leaves from the capital at 7:00 am and 3:00 pm: the bus takes directly to Sorrento ( Euros 15.99).

From Naples Capodichino Airport by car:

From Naples Capodichino Airport You should follow the motorway A/3 Naples-Salerno as far as the exit Castellammare di Stabia; once You are in Castellammare di Stabia You follow the National Road 145 (SS 145) as far as Sorrento which is about 48 kms away from Naples.

From Naples Capodichino Airport by public means:

From Naples airport You can take a taxi or bus to the railway station at Piazza Garibaldi. At the main train station Piazza Garibaldi in Naples You will be able to board the local Circumvesuviana trains which leave for Sorrento every 20 minutes all day long. In alternative, from the Naples Capodichino Airport You can take the bus of “Curreri” company that takes directly to Sorrento with departure at 9:00 am – 11:30 am – 01:00 pm – 02:30 pm – 04:30 pm – 07:00 pm. (The trip takes approximately 1 hour).