A superb position in the heart of Nerano
- The historic residence of the marquis of Villarena, in the center of Nerano.
- The flavorsome cuisine of the Amalfi Coast served in the Dolce far Niente restaurant.
- The view of Li Galli from the elegant apartments.
Address
Nerano is a tiny fishing village outside Massa Lubrense on the coast between Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. It was here that the Marquis of Villarena established his historic residence, a lovely villa which is now Relais Villarena, where travellers to this magical coast spend an unforgettable vacation on Italy's Bay of Naples.
Your Seaside Villa
La Rotonda, Il Gallo Lungo, La Vetara, Il Brigante, L'Isca: these are the pretty Relais Villarena holiday apartments with all the comforts of home. Each apartment has a living area with a kitchenette, a breathtaking private terrace facing the sea and the romantic Li Galli islets, and direct access to the garden.
Villarena also has two annex apartments, for travellers looking for added privacy during their stay.
Relax in the Garden
The villa includes a traditional terraced garden so common along the steep coastline of the Sorrentine Peninsula. Each terrace holds a unique surprise, including the outdoor pool and hot tub, the sundeck overlooking the sea, and, for those curious to sample the local specialities, the gourmet terraces - one with a tasting room for local products and another with the restaurant tucked under the shade of the lemon grove.
In just a few minutes, guests can walk to the Nerano beach to relax at the water's edge and take a dip in the Mediterranean.
The "Dolce Far Niente" Restaurant
With the sweet scent of lemon blossoms, the view of the sea, and the excellent traditional cuisine, the villa's Dolce far Niente restaurant is the perfect spot for an unforgettable meal.
Guglielmo, your host, will help you select from the house specialties: paccheri pasta tossed with seafood, "spaghetti alla Nerano", and other traditional dishes.
Villarena is also an organic farm and guests are invited to sample the villa's own products including jams and olive oil.
"Mamma Mia" is the villa's cooking class which can be organized individually or for an entire groups at Villarena for those who want to learn how to prepare the local dishes...the hands-on lesson is followed by a meal made from what you have prepared!
Events and Weddings at Relais Villarena
The Dolce Far Niente restaurant is perfect for events and special celebrations, including weddings, receptions, and private parties. The breathtaking view over the Sorrento Peninsula, the intimate and romantic atmoshpere, are the scent of the surrounding citrus grove form the perfect backdrop for fairytale celebrations. The Relais Villarena is a popular venue for destination weddings on the Sorrento Coast.
Guest reviews
Excellent service
6 November 2024
The host was just lovely and helpful. The rooms to the apartment were clean and comfortable. The view from balcony magnificent. We arrived before r... more »
Wine and food tasting, Villarena, Nerano.
29 October 2024
If you want to taste organic food and wine from the region, go here! The absolute best tasting experience I've had, and I've been food an... more »
Lovely staff and beautiful clean place
18 October 2024
We had a lovely stay, highly reccomend this place! Very beautiful location and kind staff! the room was clean and the pool area was also well kept!... more »
Taste of Sorrento
5 October 2024
The servers were unfriendly and the wine was not good. Waste of a tour to this place. They didn’t explain any of the wine any of the tastings the... more »
Facilities
- 1 swimming pool
- Free parking
- Bar
- Outdoor facilities
- Swimming pool
- Garden
- Children’s play area
- Rooms
- Rooms for families
- Free Wi-fi
- Air Conditioning
- Kettle
- TV
- Satellite TV
- Hair dryer
- Kitchenette
- Room with private terrace
- Wellness
- Hydromassage
- Food and drink
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Cooking courses
- Cultivation of organic produce
- Own oil production
- Tastings of typical products
- Events
- Weddings
- Various
- Car park
- Laundry
- Shuttle service (airport / city center / beach)
- Baby sitter
Location
Nerano is a tiny little coastal village between the historic seaside town of Sorrento and the legendary Amalfi Coast. Relais Villarena is the perfect place in which to enjoy a relaxing vacation by the sea and a great base from where to explore the treasures of Italy's Campania region: situated within easy reach of the towns of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, the archeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the city of Naples, and the Island of Capri.