Excursions:
In just 30 minutes you can visit the magnificent Doric temples and the museum of PAESTUM along with the buffalo mozzarella farms. VELIA, only 40 minutes away, is known for its school of Greek philosophers, its medieval castle, 5th century BC Greek temple and amphitheatre, once popular with wealthy Romans.
Just one hour and half to get to the Caves of PERTOSA and CASTELCIVITA known as far back as to be referred to by Seneca, have long galleries with extraordinary stalactites and stalagmites of different shapes and colours.
The archaeological sites of POMPEI, ERCOLANO, and VESUVIO are within easy reach in just 1 hour and half.
The legendary AMALFI Coast, with towns such as VIETRI sul Mare famous for its ceramics, RAVELLO with its beautiful Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, POSITANO an elegant and picturesque resort with its white Mediterranean houses arrayed on the terraces are just one hour and half away from San Marco.
The grandeur of the 14th century Charterhouse of PADULA, two hours inland from San Marco is well worth a visit.
A short trip by hydrofoil or ferry from SORRENTO or the Port of SALERNO bring you to the enchanting island of CAPRI where you can discover the fabulous panoramas, the marvellous blue grotto and Roman history.
NAPLES, the capital of Campania, rich in history with its many churches monuments, museums and renowned Capodimonte museum should not be missed. CASERTA two hours from San Marco, the Royal Palace, built in 1752 is one of the masterpieces of Vanvitelli.
Car hiring is available in town.