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Relais Villarena

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  • Via Amerigo Vespucci, 13 - Massa Lubrense
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Relais Villarena
Relais Villarena
Relais Villarena
Relais Villarena

A superb position in the heart of Nerano

  1. The historic residence of the marquis of Villarena, in the center of Nerano.
  2. The flavorsome cuisine of the Amalfi Coast served in the Dolce far Niente restaurant.
  3. The view of Li Galli from the elegant apartments.
Address
Via Amerigo Vespucci, 13 - Massa Lubrense

Nerano is a tiny fishing village outside Massa Lubrense on the coast between Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. It was here that the Marquis of Villarena established his historic residence, a lovely villa which is now Relais Villarena, where travellers to this magical coast spend an unforgettable vacation on Italy's Bay of Naples.

Your Seaside Villa

La Rotonda, Il Gallo Lungo, La Vetara, Il Brigante, L'Isca: these are the pretty Relais Villarena holiday apartments with all the comforts of home. Each apartment has a living area with a kitchenette, a breathtaking private terrace facing the sea and the romantic Li Galli islets, and direct access to the garden.
Villarena also has two annex apartments, for travellers looking for added privacy during their stay.

Relax in the Garden

The villa includes a traditional terraced garden so common along the steep coastline of the Sorrentine Peninsula. Each terrace holds a unique surprise, including the outdoor pool and hot tub, the sundeck overlooking the sea, and, for those curious to sample the local specialities, the gourmet terraces - one with a tasting room for local products and another with the restaurant tucked under the shade of the lemon grove.
In just a few minutes, guests can walk to the Nerano beach to relax at the water's edge and take a dip in the Mediterranean.

The "Dolce Far Niente" Restaurant

With the sweet scent of lemon blossoms, the view of the sea, and the excellent traditional cuisine, the villa's Dolce far Niente restaurant is the perfect spot for an unforgettable meal.
Guglielmo, your host, will help you select from the house specialties: paccheri pasta tossed with seafood, "spaghetti alla Nerano", and other traditional dishes.
Villarena is also an organic farm and guests are invited to sample the villa's own products including jams and olive oil.

"Mamma Mia" is the villa's cooking class which can be organized individually or for an entire groups at Villarena for those who want to learn how to prepare the local dishes...the hands-on lesson is followed by a meal made from what you have prepared!

Events and Weddings at Relais Villarena

The Dolce Far Niente restaurant is perfect for events and special celebrations, including weddings, receptions, and private parties. The breathtaking view over the Sorrento Peninsula, the intimate and romantic atmoshpere, are the scent of the surrounding citrus grove form the perfect backdrop for fairytale celebrations. The Relais Villarena is a popular venue for destination weddings on the Sorrento Coast.

Facilities

  • 1 swimming pool
  • Free parking
  • Bar

Guest reviews

Michael R

A place to relax far from the crowds

5
Nov 9, 2025
A really warm welcome greeted us when we we stepped up from the bus stop below Villarena. They have a great team, always helpful, and offer good activities like pizza baking and wine tasting as well as a restaurant with wonderful views of the bay and good quality, well priced meals. The property itself is characterful and well maintained and I liked the access to the local neighbourhood through a large door into an alley leading up to the church, cafe, restaurant and local grocer, from where we experienced the San Salvatore celebration that brings everyone together. Our apartment was roomy with a great view from a balcony and a terrace area outside it. Overall this was a place to relax and take in the views far from the crowds. There is a path leading to the beach bars and restaurants below (15 mins walk, longer coming back!) and a coastal path leading to a quieter bay only a short walk away from the beach. It's taken ages to write this review but we're still remembering our stay with fondness. Thank you all at Villarena.
lennartthimfors

Magiskt boende

5
Oct 27, 2025
Efter en dags ganska krävande cykling bland bergen kom vi fram till detta fantastiska ställe. Vi hade läst att det erbjöds vinprovning men var osäkra om det fortfarande var ett alternativ eftersom det var slut på turistsäsongen. Värden dukade dock upp en mat- och vinprovning av sällan skådat slag. Vi har provat vin i 25 år men inte upplevt något liknande. Boendet kan varmt rekommenderas.

Wedding

5
Oct 21, 2025
We had our wedding here. The entire staff did an amazing job! Location was gorgeous, facilities were beautiful and historic. We had everything planned out perfectly by the staff. Having never visited this area of Italy before we would highly recommend this property for a wedding. We had a lovely ceremony, live music for 2 ½ hours, cocktails and appetizers, all arranged by Mariateresa and the staff. Just perfect
Jocelyn C

Cooking Class of a Lifetime!

5
Oct 2, 2025
We did not stay at Villarena Relais, as we had a villa booked a little down the hill. 6 of our party decided to take the cooking class with wine tasting and it was AMAZING! From the ease of the reservation with Maria to the very end of the evening, it was completely seamless. Maria arranged for a driver to pick us up and return us home. We were met with a lovely glass of homemade lemonade and out came Guillermo to take us on a tour. Guillermo was a true Italian gem! He gave us a tour of the gardens and told us a bit of the history of the region. We ate the grapes off of their vines before entering the historic dining hall. Guillermo led us through a few tastings of wine, which were all delicious. After the wine tasting, Giovanna led us through our cooking class. We made our own gnocchi and eggplant parmesan! All the ingredients were super fresh. Giovanna was very thorough and a wonderful instructor! Guillermo never let our glasses go empty while we were cooking! The sunset and the views were breathtaking. At the end of the evening Guillermo led us through a dance with instruments and the whole staff took part. I have to say, the day before we had a lovely private boat to Capri but I think this experience topped it! I HIGHLY recommend this experience at Villarena Relais. It's worth every euro!

Map

Nerano is a tiny little coastal village between the historic seaside town of Sorrento and the legendary Amalfi Coast. Relais Villarena is the perfect place in which to enjoy a relaxing vacation by the sea and a great base from where to explore the treasures of Italy's Campania region: situated within easy reach of the towns of Positano, Amalfi and Ravello, the archeological sites of Pompeii and Herculaneum, the city of Naples, and the Island of Capri.

Via Amerigo Vespucci, 13 - Massa Lubrense

Top things to do in Sorrento

Stroll through the old town
Take a boat tour
Swim at one of the local beaches

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