San Lazzaro

We fly from Luton Airport to Naples, the regional capital of Campania, a region in southwestern Italy known for its ancient ruins and dramatic coastline. We are staying in the area for a week with Explore Travel at an agriturismo, a small family farm that lets guests stay in their accommodation in the village of San Lazzaro.

San Lazzaro is located in the Agerola commune (municipality) of "greater" Naples; other villages in the Agerola commune include Bomerano, Campora, Pianillo, Ponte, and Santa Maria. Note that the Agerola commune is mainly located on a horseshoe shaped ridge about 600 metres above the Amalfi Coast and that there are great views down.

After settling in at the Agriturismo, we have a quick explore of the village, seeing the main attractions;;
1. The Colonia Montana is well known for a small park there (nothing to see at this time of year) and the Principe de Napoli, a hisoric recently restored 1930s building from the Mussolini era,
2. Castello Lauritano, a historic hilltop fortress that is in the process of restoration, the location of which offers fantastic views of the Amalfi Coast below,
3. The church in the village centre
(see captions on photos for firther details).

We then head back to the Agriturismo and enjoy a lovely meal. It's been a good start to the trip.Read more