The eye-catching use of color and bright inviting interiors light up this villa above the sea. With expansive grounds and spacious indoor-outdoor living, this is an enviable spot for enjoying the Cilento coast - and its infinity pool is the perfect spot for taking in the glorious sea view.

Owned by a brother and sister team, this is a family-friendly destination that's well placed for hiding away as well as exploring the famous sights along the coast. Tucked into the verdant hillside and kissed by the warm Mediterranean sun, it sits halfway between Palinuro and Maratea, with the entire Gulf of Policastro opening in front of your eyes.

Set over a hundred feet above sea level, this modern three-story villa is perched to take advantage of the stunning views stretching for miles along the Cilento coast. Designed and built in the traditional southern Italian architectural style by renowned design engineer Alfonso De Nardo, its scale and size is ideal for large groups or families.

With five bedrooms in the main house and one in the annex, this spacious property can accommodate up to 14 guests. Comfortably furnished with contemporary furnishings and decor, the bold colors and bright interiors are cheerful and inviting. The large gourmet kitchen can serve guests inside or on the rustic taverna dining terrace with views out to sea.

With ample outdoor spaces to enjoy, the property has multiple terraces, gardens and a large pool, all with beautiful views. 

ADDITIONAL FEATURES

Daily housekeeping included. Wifi throughout, TV/DVD, stereo CD audio system. AC and climate control. Private chef and additional services available. Parking. Extras: Pool towels €10 per person per week. Winter heating €300 per week. Wood for fire €200 per week. Additional maid service on request. 

Cook service & waiter on request at €200 per dinner (excluding cost of the food. Traditional local cuisine menu will be arranged with clients in the morning). Pizza chef and waiter at €250 for pizza parties (using wood pizza oven. Cost of the food is not included). The Annex is the perfect choice for additional guests, family and friends visiting or older children.

AROUND 

Cilento is an ancient cultural land that has long been identified as the cradle of the Mediterranean. You may have heard of the American biologist and nutritionist Ancel Keys. In recent years, scientists from all over the world have been drawn to Cilento and Acciaroli to try to understand the secret of healthy aging, which means the area is on its way to qualifying as a scientifically confirmed blue zone, alongside the Japanese island of Okinawa, the Nicoya Peninsula in Costa Rica, Ogliastra in eastern Sardinia and the Greek island of Ikaria. 

As in the other blue zones, there is hardly just one reason why so many people are over 100 years old. For a long life, a combination of healthy food, physical activity, stable social networks and a sense of meaning in life are all needed.

Inspired by the nutritional values and cuisine of countries around the Mediterranean Sea, the Mediterranean Diet, recently named a World Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, was born in Cilento.

In this fantastic land have been left the marks of the great history; indeed Cilento is universally renowed as the "Land of the Myth" because in the past it hosted important settlements of the Romans, Lucans and Greek. Today inside this limitless territory there are two imperious statements of antiquity: the archeological areas of Paestum and Velia, splendours from the classical period.

It was here that the founder of Rome, Aeneas, is said to have made shore first in western Italy after the battle of Troy, and it is also said to be here along the coast that the sirens called on Odysseus with their songs. Whether it is the food, the herbs or the genes is yet to be completely determined, but one thing is for sure, there is certainly lust for life here.

Villammare is an ancient fishing village at the foot of the extensive Cilento National Park. The Park takes in one of the most attractive strip of the Tyrrhenian coast swathed by the vivid colors of the Mediterranean flora.

Long sandy beaches, a colourful seafront fringed with palms and eucalyptus trees, small restaurants, cosy venues and cottages make of Villammare the perfect seaside resort for travellers from all over the world, in search of friendly and charming spots off the beaten track.

Breathtaking views from the hills covered with centuries-old cork oaks, trekking the mountains and cruising along the Cilento coast, mouth-watering regional cuisine and the special friendliness of the locals captivate visitors all year round.

LOCATION

Villammare, Italy. Nearest Airport: Naples International Airport (2 hrs)