Il Posto Segreto - 2 holiday apartments at Santa Maria di Castellabate

Hidden among tall pine and gnarly olive trees

We are about to disclose the secret of Posto segreto – the secret place, as the son of owning family Guida called it right from the start. We are talking about two modern, very inviting holiday apartments on the family’s spacious premises above Santa Maria di Castellabate.

'Sheltered' by tall pine trees, the private terrace of each apartment opens upon a view of the sea, the green of the Cilento and the beautiful coastal town lying at your feet. The apartments are about 75 m² in size each, one is laid out for 2, one for 4 persons. They are located on the ground and first floors of the building, include free WLAN and parking right in front of the house.

Holiday apartment for 2 persons on the ground floor

You enter the apartment into the ca. 30 m² kitchen-living-dining-room, where French windows and two accesses of the sea view terrace make for a bright, friendly atmosphere. Furnishing includes a cozy couch corner and dining furniture for four. The kitchenette in the back part of the spacious room includes 4-burner gas stove, oven, dish washer, toaster and refrigerator with freezer compartment.

The apartment has two bathrooms, one of which is accessible from the living area and features shower cabin and WC. The second bathroom, with large shower cabin, WC and bidet, is the en suite of the bedroom. The lovely, spacious bedroom with double bed and large wardrobe is located next to the kitchen-living-dining-room. The apartment also includes a small storage room.

Terrace, sea view and the olive tree

The partly roofed outdoor area of the apartment runs the length of the house. Enjoy lunch or dinner and the Cilento atmosphere out in the open, in the shade of the olive tree 'integrated' into the terrace and with the coast and the sea always in view. The small lounge corner with sofa and two chairs is a lovely spot for relaxing.

Holiday apartment for 4 persons on the 1st floor

An exterior staircase at the back of the house runs up to the 1st floor apartment, which sleeps 4 persons in two bedrooms. The bedroom with double bed, en suite bathroom, unobstructed view of the sea and large French doors onto the sea view terrace is particularly lovely. The second bedroom, also with access of the sea view terrace, is furnished with twin beds and a wardrobe.

Both the en suite bathroom and the bathroom accessible from the kitchen-dining-living room feature shower cabin, WC and bidet. Furnishing of the living-dining room includes a sofa, a cabinet, dining furniture for four as well as a kitchenette with gas stove, oven, dish washer, toaster and refrigerator with freezer compartment. This room too opens onto the furnished sea view terrace with awning. The apartment has got another terrace on the back side.

A washing machine for shared use is available in a separate room. In the immediate vicinity of Il Posto Segreto lies holiday apartment Casa Renata.  

Beach holidays, culture and culinary tips

At Castellabate and in the northern Cilento you are sure to find something to meet your holiday wishes and interests. At the fine sandy beaches of Santa Maria di Castellabate only 1 km from the holiday apartments, you can enjoy swimming in the sea, taking leisurely walks and relaxing in the sun from May to the end of October. There are both free beach sections and sections with service, i.e. sun bed and parasol rental.

The center of Santa Maria di Castellabate with its beautiful church Santa Maria a Mare, its picturesque promenade and countless bars, restaurants and ice cream parlors is also 1 km off.  Very good and typically Cilentan dishes are served at slow food restaurant Le Gatte right at the beach. With its quarry stone façade and arches the restaurant is easy to recognize.

The mountain village of Castellabate is worth at least one visit. In the evening, it is a delight to stroll through the narrow alleys, to stop at a bar for an aperitif and to enjoy the sunset from the belvedere. The cuisine of Cantina Belvedere is absolutely worth a try.

Excursions to Paestum with its Greek temples and countless buffalo farms as well as to Pioppi with its maritime museum and Dieta Mediterranea exhibition are also worthwhile. The two towns are conveniently and quickly reached by car.   

Nearest train station: Agropoli-Castellabate (ca. 13 km)
Nearest airport: Naples (ca. 120 km)

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