Vietri sul Mare
Vietri sul Mare: undisputed capital of artistic and traditional ceramics on the Amalfi Coast.
Vietri sul Mare, 3 km away from Salerno, is the first town you will encounter on the Amalfi Coast. Vietri's main attraction is neither a monument nor a historic building, but rather Ceramic artifacts.
Must-see attractions in Vietri sul Mare and surroundings
Where to stay in Vietri sul Mare
Although Vietri sul Mare is a town of about 7000 inhabitants, its extension is quite large and consists of numerous hamlets.
In this colorful seaside town, we find many hotels with sea views, and of course, there are numerous B&Bs and vacation homes, which end up enriching the proposal for all kinds of needs and budgets.
Regardless of the hamlet you choose to stay in Vietri sul Mare, you should know that making Vietri your base for discovering the Amalfi Coast is a strategic choice, as it will allow you to enjoy a privileged location for reaching the main transportation to Salerno, enjoy a less crowded area than other towns on the Coast, offer a more authentic and peaceful atmosphere, and certainly the accommodations will be less expensive than in renowned areas, such as, for example, Positano.
Hence, here are the best areas to stay in Vietri sul Mare:
In the upper hamlet of Vietri sul Mare, Raito: due to its location 245 meters above sea level, Raito offers magnificent panoramic view of the entire Gulf of Salerno and Vietri. The main disadvantage is related to the distance from the main beaches of the town of Vietri.
Town center: convenient area for walking to the main attractions of the town: Villa Comunale of Vietri sul Mare, Fuenti Gardens, and Vietri Marina.
The main advantage of staying in the center of Vietri sul Mare is its proximity to the city beaches.
How to get to Vietri sul Mare
Vietri sul Mare is a 45-minute drive from Naples, only 10 minutes from Salerno, 60 minutes from Sorrento, and 45 minutes from Amalfi.
For those coming from the center of Salerno, you can reach Vietri sul Mare in just a few minutes, just follow the street directions.
For those coming from Naples on the A3, take the highway exit Vietri sul Mare.
For those coming from Amalfi, just take the SS163 Amalfitana road to Vietri sul Mare.
Why you should visit Vietri sul Mare
The Vietri ceramic can be found everywhere in Vietri, just think that the entire history of the daily life of the Vietri inhabitants is painted on the ceramic, which is nowadays exported all over the world. Among the things to visit in Vietri are the colorful ceramics workshops, each with its own laboratory, ideas and colors, Villa Guariglia, which hosts the provincial ceramics museum, and finally the Marina of Vietri, which is the lower part of the town of Vietri, where you can find several beach facilities, with restaurants and indoor spaces.
Vietri sul Mare is the ideal destination for experiencing a quiet and relaxed vacation on the Amalfi Coast, without the crowds of tourists found in the towns of Amalfi and Positano.
Among the things to see in Vietri sul Mare include:
Vietri sul Mare town center
San Giovanni Battista Church
Vietri Municipal Villa
Ceramic from Vietri
Spiaggia grande of Vietri
Crestarella Beach
Vietri sul Mare and surroundings
