Castellammare di Stabia holidays

Holidays to Castellammare Di Stabia offer a combination of Italian history, traditional food and unique landscapes. And with flights going direct from Dublin, an idyllic Italian escape is never far away.

Dripping with history

As you might expect, Italy is rich in Roman history. But the area around Castellammare Di Stabia offers some of the best historical sights outside of Rome itself. The highlight is of course Pompeii. Only a 20-minute drive away, this ancient city was famously frozen in time by a huge volcanic eruption, courtesy of the region’s picturesque mountain. Here, you can visit perfectly preserved mosaics and antique villas that give you a real feel for Roman culture. Dating back almost 2000 years to 79AD, this historical site is not to be missed.

Volcano-view beaches

Castellammare di Stabia has a prime position in the Bay of Naples. The promenade by the beach offers spectacular 360-degree views of the Mediterranean Sea and the surrounding islands. The highlight for many people is the site of the time-frozen city of Pompeii, and the imposing Mount Vesuvius. This huge volcano is famous for destroying the ancient city, and makes for some fantastic photographs. If you do head down to the promenade, make sure to grab some authentic Italian gelato down by the beach while you enjoy the unique sights.

A daytripper’s paradise

The area surrounding Castellammare Di Stabia is packed with unique day trips that offer great opportunities to experience the Italian coast. Among the best options is the mountain town of Positano. The one-hour drive here takes you through the mountains that spring up all along the Amalfi Coast, and the elevation makes this one of the best coast roads in all of Europe. Once you arrive in Positano, you’ll be faced with a host of stylish homes, kaleidoscopic hillside houses and trendy local boutiques.