HOTEL ANTICO PARCO DEL PRINCIPE

Along the Amalfi Coast, in a splendid garden, full of history and surrounded by oak-trees, olive-trees and beeches, there is the famous Colonna Castle, that was inhabited at first by a Benedictine Monastery (1080), and then by the Prince Eduardo Colonna Doria del Carretto (1855). This tourist complex offers its guests the most evocative views of Salerno and Naples gulfs. In this garden there is also the ancient church dedicated to Saint Peter, located exactly where -according to the legend- the saint passed through. Near this castle and the tourist complex “Antico Parco del Principe” there is this hotel: its clients can take advantage for free in the park of tennis court, small football and beach volley fields without any extra payment. The quite position of the hotel is ideal to rest amongst the greenery. Besides, Positano, the pearl of the Amalfi Coast, is only 5 Km away. The guests from the Hotel can enter free the splendid swimming-pool with a small fun-fair for children. The swimming pool is open from 20 May to 30 September. This hotel recently built is situated at beginning of the Coast of Amalfi in front of the island “Li Galli” and near Positano. It is about 50 meters from the secular park where is located the tourist area “Antico Parco del Principe” with the swimming-pool, and the sports area. This hotel is furnished with bar, and free private parking. The 15 rooms have air-conditioning, Tv colour and refrigerator. They are different in colours, but all of them are refined. Guests of the hotel have free admittance in the swimming-pool, tennis and beach-volley courts, table tennis of the tourist complex nearby.

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The Hotel “Antico Parco del Principe” is 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. It is located near a large and quiet garden (20000 acres wide) and it is part of 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, shows 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.

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 OF THE COMPLEX “ANTICO PARCO DEL PRINCIPE:

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. Actually, in the same area there is a five-star hotel , Saint Peter Hotel, which is so called for the same reason. 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, whilst, nowadays some rooms of the castle and the garden are open to the public. 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. The air is clear and perfumed and the weather is mild all the year long.

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 and bar make any stay very enjoyable. 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. Near the pool there is a bar.

The deck chairs of the swimming-pool will be offered for free to the clients of the hotel.

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.

For those of You who are gourmet, 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 the hotel).

WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE THE HOTEL “ANTICO PARCO DEL PRINCIPE”?

This hotel is 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). It is 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 hotel “Antico Parco del Principe”, there are the National Roads 145 and 163 which take to Pompeii, Naples, Sorrento, Positano, Amalfi and Ravello. Moreover, the price of a room is very reasonable and their guests can stay in a splendid place and they can use for free the amenities of the nearby complex ”Antico Parco del Principe” (50 meters far): swimming-pool, tennis courts, mini-soccer field, car parking, trekking path etc. Besides, in the surroundings - approximately 300 meters (328 yards) away the bus stop, some shops and restaurants are.

HOW TO REACH SORRENTO AREA

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 Tiburtina 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).