Cava de’Tirreni is a charming town located in the picturesque Campania, it is a good choice for a beach holiday due to its stunning sea views, vibrant culture and breathtaking sunsets. In Cava de’Tirreni, it is worth choosing the beaches: Spiaggia di Maiori, Salerno beach and many others. Get to know the local people and culture, as well as the surrounding area. If you get tired of soaking up the sun, unique places in Cava de’Tirreni await you, such as Villa Rufolo, Villa Cimbrone Gardens, Amalfi Coast, Parco di Villa Fiorentino Park and the Abbey of Santa Maria del Rifugio, Church of San Francesco, Cathedral of Saints Philip and James Church. Narrow streets with ancient buildings and dazzling views and wonderful nature are the perfect place for travelers who want to experience Italy at its best.
Amalfi Coast
Access:
-By plane: The nearest international airport is Naples International Airport.
– By rail: There is a train station in Cava de’ Tirreni. They have a direct and frequent railway connection with Naples and Salerno.
– By car: Cava de’ Tirreni is located on the A3 Naples-Reggio Calabria highway.
The Best Beaches:
- Spiaggia di Maiori
- Salerno beach
- Vietri beach
- Spiaggia Vietri sul Mare
Sightseeing
- Villa Rufolo (Sorrento)
Villa Rufolo was built in the second half of the 14th century at the request of the Rufolo family. Today you can visit the impressive gardens surrounding the Villa, which have been public property since 1975.
- Villa Cimbrone Gardens (Sorrento)
Villa Cimbrone was built at the turn of the 14th and 15th centuries, although today’s building is largely the result of reconstruction carried out at the beginning of the 20th century. What impresses most behind the Cimbrone gates is an extraordinary terrace suspended high above the sea, called the Terrace of Infinity – Terrazza dell’Infinito, decorated with white marble statues, creating a breathtaking contrast with the emerald sea shimmering in the background.
- Parco di Villa Fiorentino (Sorrento)
Beautiful Villa in the centre of Sorrento that is now used as an exhibition gallery. Lovely outside garden space to sit and relax. Built in the early 20th century, the villa now serves as a cultural center and venue for exhibitions, concerts and other cultural events.
- Abbey of the Holy Trinity
The Abbey of the Holy Trinity of Cava de’ Tirreni is a Benedictine abbey founded in the 11th century and raised to the status of a territorial abbey in 1394, thus having the status of an abbey cathedral. The founder of Cava Abbey was Saint Alferius, a nobleman from Salerno who was trained at the Abbey of Cluny. Today the Abbey holds many art treasures.
The Benedictine Fathers that have inhabited it for a thousand years continue to carry on their work. Observering their holy orders, spiritual meditation through prayer and observing the doctrine of S. Benedetto. The Benedictine Fathers are also the custodians of the archives and library, they are hosts to many pilgrims, they provide ministerial services within the Abbey’s diocese and play an important role in the formation of the clergy.
- Art of the Nativity
“The Art of the Nativity Scene is set up in the halls of the municipal complex in the medieval historic center of Cava de’ Tirreni. The work occupies an area of 350m2. The construction began in 2005 and is still in progress so much so that it has been defined by the workers an ‘open construction site’ is under construction. Every year it is accessible to the public during the Christmas holidays and receives an average of 20,000 visitors.
Borgo Scacciaventi
Borgo Scacciaventi is the oldest and most characteristic part of the historic center of Cava de’ Tirreni. The nerve center of commercial activity and home to the shops, little by little the Scacciaventi village began to also host the homes of artisans. It was one of the first families to live there who gave its name to the village, the Scacciaventi family. A bizarre coincidence, however, has it that the same name refers to the peculiarity of this construction type to protect from rain and wind. Even today, above the shop signs, it is possible to observe small windows and balconies of the ancient “shop houses”.
Santuario S. Francesco E S. Antonio
The church of San Francesco and Sant’Antonio is located in the city of Cava de’ Tirreni, at the entrance to the fifteenth-century Borgo Scacciaventi, in a large square overlooking state road 18 which leads from Naples to Salerno. The church, dating back to 1500. Adjacent to the church is the convent of the Friars Minor, which houses a prestigious library, the monumental nativity scene, the pilgrim’s house reception center and the soup kitchen.
Castello di Sant’Adiutore
Nestled on a picturesque hill overlooking the city Castello di Sant’Adiutore stands as a testament to the rich history and architectural beauty of the region. With its uncertain origins and fascinating historical significance, this castle is a must-visit destination for history buffs and architecture enthusiasts alike.
Santuario dell’avvocatella – Sanctuary of the lawyer
In a small cave in Badia di Cava De’ Tirreni in the province of Salerno, there is one of the oldest churches in the Campania region: the Sanctuary of Maria SS.ma Avvocatella. The origins of this sanctuary date back to the 17th century and are a mixture of history and legend.
