AGEROLA

How to get there
By car
Motorway A 3 Naples - Salerno, Castellammare di
Stabia exit, then SS366 to Agerola: follow the signs
to Gragnano, then to Agerola
By train
Railway, station of Castellammare di Stabia
Bus service
Daily connections from Naples
Useful addresses
City Hall - Tel. 081.874.02.11
Police Station - Tel. 081.874.02.15
Carabinieri - Tel. 081.879.10.06
Fire brigade - Tel. 115
Medical ambulance - Tel. 118
“Misericordia” of Agerola (ambulance service) -
Tel. 081.802.54.05
Pharmacy Mascolo, via M. R. Florio, 55
(loc. Campora) - Tel. 081.879.11.26
Pharmacy Mascolo (seasonal dispensary),
via A. Coppola, 54 (loc. San Lazzaro) -
Tel. 081.802.52.08
Pharmacy Pappalardo, via A. Diaz, 20
(loc. Bomerano) - Tel. 081.879.10.85
Municipal library at the Visitors' office -
Tel. 081.879.10.64
Tourism bureaus
Visitors’ office - P.za P. Capasso, 7 -
Tel. 081.879.10.64
Congress facilities
“Grand Hotel Sant’Orsola” ★★★★ (2 halls, 400
seats), via Miramare, 28 - Tel. 081.802.56.62,
fax 802.59.68; www.santorsolahotel.it
“Le Due Torri” ★★★ (1 hall, 50 seats),
via della Divina Costiera, 11 - Tel. 081.879.12.57,
fax 879.10.37; www.hotelleduetorri.it
“Le Rocce sul Tirreno” ★★★ (1 hall, 200 seats),
via Belvedere, 73 - Tel. 081.879.11.82, fax
874.07.38; www.hotelristorantelerocce.com
Sites and monuments
Church of San Matteo Apostolo (Bomerano),
inside: ceiling painted by Michele Regolia (1632);
fine wooden crucifix (XV c.), silver reliquary bust of
the Saint (XVIII c.).
Sanctuary of Maria SS. del Rosario (XII c.,
Bomerano), inside: XIV c. frescos, an altar piece
depicting the Madonna with Saints and a statue
believed to be miraculous.
Remains of Castello Lauretano (XI c., San Lazzaro),
an ancient castle deep in a chestnut wood. From
the square in front of it, panoramic views over the
Amalfi coast all the way to Salerno.
Church of Santa Maria la Manna (XV c., Pianillo),
dedicated to an Eastern Madonna, brought here, as
legend has it, during the iconoclastic persecutions.
Chapel of Santissimo Sacramento (XV c.,
San Lazzaro), with the XVI c. wooden statue of the
Madonna of Roses.
Church of San Pietro Apostolo (XIII c., Pianillo), the
only remaining medieval church of the five the
town had originally: it contains a precious silver XV
c. crucifix.
Church of San Martino (Càmpora)
Church of San Michele (Càmpora), with a wooden
roof, like the old local houses.
Nature and surroundings
The mountain chain of the Monti Lattari
is the backbone of the Sorrento-Amalfi peninsula.
The area has a rich and complex flora and fauna that
are typical of the local environment. This wonderful
example of biodiversity is now a Regional Park
(1.5 ha). It is cloaked in thick shrubs and mixed
evergreen woods (ilex, maple, manna-ash, downy
oak, hornbeam, alder, beech, birch…),
Mediterranean shrub, crossed by terraces of citrus
orchards and olive groves, and areas where
extremely rare plants, such as the Felce bulbifera
(Woodwardia radicans), grow. There is an area that
teems with animal life such as boars, foxes,
hedgehogs, and, surprisingly, even otters. To arrange
organised excursions to the Parco Regionale dei
Monti Lattari contact the Visitors’ Office
(Tel. 081/879.10.64) to contact qualified guides.
There is another Park near Agerola that is almost
twice the size. It is the Parco Corona, in Bomerano,
a chestnut coppice flanked by the Statale (state
road) for Amalfi, which is open to everyone.
And, in the area of Bolvito - Casa Cavaliere -
Grottelle - Fiobano there is another mixed coppice
(chestnut, walnut, alder) that cover 25 hectares,
accessible from Via Radicosa.
Worth visiting: the hamlets of Bomerano, Pianillo,
Càmpora, San Lazzaro, delightful mountain villages
that charm visitors with their atmospheric rhythms
Monte Sant’Angelo a Tre Pizzi, a range of the Monti
Lattari, comprising the peaks of Monte Molare (the
highest, 1444 m), Monte di Mezzo and Monte
Catiello. The excursion to the peak of Monte Molare
rewards trekkers with the discovery of this
extraordinary, harsh nature of these places. From
the tunnel of Agerola, a muletrack that climbs up
into the woods reaches the hills of Sant’Angelo and
Sughero and the rise of Crocella, up to the church
dedicated to the Archangel Michael. A side road to
the left leads to the Grotta dell’Acqua Santa (Holy
Water Grotto) and then to the peak of the Molare,
which offers a breathtaking panorama sweeping
from Salerno to the Sorrento Peninsula.
Monte della Carcàra, with its charming natural spring.
Il Sentiero degli Dei - The Pathway of the Gods.
Bomerano is the starting point for one of the most
spectacular walks in the world. It’s name says it all:
“The Pathway of the Gods” It takes about 4 hours
to walk this route, which links Amalfi to Positano.
Near Agerola lies the Grotta del Biscotto (524 m),
with an unusual geological shape and position,
which was once the dwelling of ancient inhabitants
of the area. From Colle Serra, with its farmhouses
and rupestrian cottages, the road forks: left, toward
Praiano; right, toward Nocelle (420 m).
Typical products
Wine (“Penisola Sorrentina” DOC); pasta; bread,
biscuits, taralli; dairy products and cheese; meat,
salamis and sausages; vegetables; tomatoes;
apples, pears, walnuts, chestnuts; confectionery;
spirits, distillates, digestives
The tastes of the Coast:
“L’Alambicco”, via Iovieno, 54 -
Tel/fax 081.873.10.12; www.limoncelloverace.com
“Luna d’Agerola”, via Radicosa, 35 (loc. San Lazzaro)
Tel. 081.802.50.09
“Mare e Monti”, via Santa Lucia I trav., 26 -
Tel. 081.802.52.26
“Sapori del Sole”, via Ponte, 49 -
Tel. 081.873.14.71, fax 873.10.40;
info@saporidelsole.it - www.saporidelsole.it
Wine:
“Il Castagno”, via Radicosa, 39 - Tel. 081.802.51.64
Dairy products & cheese:
“Agrisole”, via Case Sparse, 81 - Tel. 081.873.10.22
“Amatruda”, via Ponte, 57 - Tel. 081.873.16.71
“Amatruda”, via delle Sorgenti, 33 -
Tel. 081.879.11.07
“Belfiore”, via Belvedere, 35 - Tel. 081.879.13.38
“Buonocore Biemme 2”, via delle Sorgenti, 1 -
Tel. 081.879.11.50
“F.lli Fusco”, via Santa Maria, 43 - Tel. 081.879.13.39
“Ruocco”, via Iovieno II trav., 2 - Tel. 081.879.14.14
“The Green Valley”, via Caucelle, 1 -
Tel. 081.873.15.85
“Zì Monaco”, via Divina Costiera, 19 -
Tel. 081.879.14.42
Salamis:
“Acampora”, via Piano, 6 -
Tel. 081.879.18.88, 874.01.70
“Cardone”, via Vertina, 1/2 - Tel/fax 081.879.19.30;
www.cardonesalumi.com
Sweets:
“All Party”, via Paipo, 25 - Tel. 081.873.17.60
“Avitabile”, via Miramare, 1 - Tel. 081.802.50.87
Handicraft
Pottery:
“Lauritano Giulietta”, via Principe di Piemonte, 27 -
Tel. 081.879.11.22
Events
“Festival of Sant’Antonio Abate”: on January 17th
there are religious services and a typical market; on
the 1st Sunday in August a country fair with food
and entertainment.
“Parade of the Floats”, Carnival
“Local Handicraft Show” (Campora),
February - March
“Holy Week Procession”: on Good Friday two
processions move along the streets of the town
from opposite districts until they meet. In the
procession that leaves from San Lazzaro,
participants interpret the figures of Christ’s Passion
(from Christ to Pilate, Roman legionnaires, pious
women, etc.); the procession that starts from
Bomerano is made up of long column of the faithful
dressed in white tunics and wearing a laurel crown
on their heads.
“Agerola Moon” (music, performances and festivals),
all Summer
“Caponata Festival”, early July
“Agerola World Music Festival”, mid July: shows of
local and international folk music, associated with
the “Borough of Agerola Bread and Tradition”. This
is a food and wine trail through streets, alleyways,
unknown corners, where walk-ons illustrate ancient
occupations.
“Fiordilatte Festival” three days during the first week
in August, dedicated to tasting dairy products, with
live music and firework displays.
“Potato Festival” August 14th-15th
“Festival of the Pennata and Mastantuono Pears”
(two prized local varieties) August 25th-27th
“Microphone of the Soul”, late August-early
September free national competition for singersongwriters
open to soloists and groups, to
enhance the standing of Italian song.
“September Tastes”, the 3 days before the Feast Day
of Our Lady (September 12th): festivals of typical
products and tastings of local products, together
with musical performances (Tel. 081/873.14.71).
“Living Crib”, December 26th and January 6th
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Typical markets
“Local handicraft show” (loc. Campora),
February - March
“Trade fair”, second week of December
Hotels
“Grand Hotel Sant’Orsola” ★★★★ (40 rooms),
via Miramare, 28 - Tel. 081.802.56.62, fax 802.59.68;
info@santorsolahotel.it - www.santorsolahotel.it
“Le Due Torri” ★★★ (22 rooms), via della Divina
Costiera, 11 - Tel. 081.879.12.57, fax 879.10.37;
info@hotelleduetorri.it - www.hotelleduetorri.it
“Gentile” ★★★ (37 rooms), p.za P. Capasso, 50 -
Tel/fax081.879.10.41; albergogentile@woow.it
“Le Rocce sul Tirreno” ★★★ (32 rooms),
via Belvedere, 73 - Tel. 081.879.11.82,
fax 874.07.38; lerocce@pandoraonline.it -
www.hotelristorantelerocce.com
“Risorgimento” ★★★ (20 rooms),
via A. Coppola, 115 - Tel/fax 081.802.50.72;
hotelrisorgimento@tiscalinet.it -
www.hotelrisorgimento.it
“Villa Paola Dream House” ★★★ (15 rooms),
via Roma, 14 III trav. - Tel. 081.873.19.72,
fax 874.00.07; www.villapaolasrl.it
Restaurants
“Da Giannino”, via Villani, 58 - Tel. 081.873.12.19
“Da Giggino”, via Miramare - Tel. 081.802.50.69
“Da Nicola”, v.le Vittoria, 43 - Tel. 081.873.13.21
“Gentile”, p.za P. Capasso, 50 -
Tel/fax 081.879.10.41
“La Selva”, via Belvedere, 23 - Tel. 081.879.15.23
“Le Due Torri”, via della Divina Costiera, 11 -
Tel. 081.879.12.57
“Le Rocce”, via Belvedere - Tel. 081.879.18.93
“Naclerio Nicola”, v.le Vittoria, 26 -
Tel. 081.873.13.21
“Rabbit”, via San Lorenzo I trav., 8/b -
Tel. 081.873.13.40
“Risorgimento”, via A. Coppola, 115 -
Tel/fax 081.802.50.72
“Sant’Orsola”, via Miramare, 28 -
Tel. 081.802.56.62
“Villa Paola Dream House”, via Roma, 14 III trav. -
Tel. 081.873.19.72
Agritourisms
“Brancati” (4 rooms), via degli Ontanelli, 3 -
Tel/fax 081.873.14.95
“Il Castagno” (5 rooms), via Radicosa, 39
(loc. San Lazzaro) - Tel/fax 081.802.51.64;
ilcastagno@libero.it -
www.agriturismoilcastagno.com
“Luna d’Agerola” (5 rooms), via Radicosa, 35
(loc. San Lazzaro) - Tel/fax 081.802.50.09;
www.agriturismoagerola.com, www.lunadagerola.it
“Mare e Monti” (6 rooms), via Santa Lucia I trav., 26
Tel/fax 081.802.52.26; www.mareemonti.biz
“Nonno Tobia” (6 rooms), via San Vincenzo, 9 -
Tel/fax 081.879.11.17; info@nonnotobia.it -
www.nonnotobia.it
Room rental
“Nido degli Dei” (6 rooms), via C. Lauritano, 1 -
Tel/fax 081.802.55.73; info@nidodeglidei.it -
www.nidodeglidei.it
“Rabbit” (5 rooms), via San Lorenzo I trav., 8/b -
Tel/fax 081.873.13.40
Hostels
“Beata Solitudo”, p.za Gen. Avitabile, 4 -
Tel/fax 081.802.50.48, beatasol@tiscalinet.it -
www.beatasolitudo.it