Self-catering holiday homes: Castellabate area

Make a holiday rental apartment or villa in Castellabate, Italy your home away from home

Castellabate is a picture postcard town deep on the southwest coast of Italy. Sitting on the top of a 278m hill which plunges directly into the turquoise waters of the Mediterranean, separated only by a golden beach, Castellabate could have been designed as the perfect holiday destination.

Things to do on holiday in Castellabate, Italy

The town was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site due to the centre of the town, consisting of a labyrinth of narrow medieval streets surrounding the 12th Century castle which stands at the top of the hill.

The Cilento National Park is the second largest national park in Italy, and is the ideal place to walk and go on riding holidays, as the park, which runs all around Castellabate, maintains an excellent bond between the ancient history, breathtaking landscapes and unspoilt nature.

The beach centres of Castellabate are a driving factor for visitors staying in self catering Castellabate accommodation though. These are not tourist beaches, but are lined by fine promenades, where the usual facilities can be found.

Places to holiday in Castellabate, Italy

Santa Maria sits at the northern tip of Castellabate bay, and is the best place to take a Castellabate holiday rental for a pure beach holiday. It is a perfectly quiet beach destination, where you will not be hassled by hawkers or struggle to find authentic local cuisine.

If you are lucky enough to have a Castellabate holiday rental during the summer months, a short trip to Ravello is certainly worth thinking about. It is a highly attractive town on the Amalfi Coast, best known for the string of classical music events which run throughout the summer months.

Weather in Castellabate, Italy

Daily temperatures in summer soar to over 35?C in July and August, which makes taking a holiday rental in Castellabate near the beach a perfect place to spend your summer holiday. During the winter, temperatures remain above 10?C, and spring and autumn are ideal times to rent accommodation for walking and riding holidays.

Flights to Castellabate, Italy

Naples International Airport (PRO) is 120km from a holiday rental villa in Castellabate, but the trip is undoubtedly worth it. There are regular flights arriving into Naples from 14 British Airports, so finding a cheap and convenient flight to Castellabate should not be difficult.

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