Vico Equense is a small town on the Bay of Naples, very close to Sorrento and the Amalfi Coast. The name “Vico” derives from the Latin vicus, it mean village, group of homes, while “Equense” also derives from the Latin term Aequana which was an ancient town which was destroyed by the Goths.
Vico Equense is characterized by the large size of the territory, in fact in one day, you can have a swim in the crystal clear waters of Marina di Vico and have a pleasant walk in Monte Faito at about 1,331 meters (4366 ft).
If you are on this page and are reading this you are interested in knowing what to do in Vico Equense, below you will find the 5 best things to do and see in Vico Equense.
Mineralogical Museum
Mineralogical Museum
It’s a small but really interesting mineralogical museum founded by the late Pasquale Discepolo, who over a period of 50 years brought together a collection of thousend of minerals from all over the World. Founded in 1992 by Discepolo Foundation and the Council of Vico Equense the museum has over 3500 examples of 1400 species from Vesuvian minerals and gems and more then 200 fossils on display.
A stroll at Monte Faito
Monte Faito
Monte Faito is a mountain chain in the Monti Lattari, the name derives from the local dialect faggeto, referring to the great numbers of beeches in the mountain area. It’s a great place to get some coolness on hot summer days.
You can easily drive from Vico Equense or through a cable car from Castellammare di Stabia.
There are several paths to make a beautiful walk in the nature, also in the summer months it is open a sports center with swimming pool, where you can enjoy a refreshing swim or arrange a tennis match. Good Hearth Limos offers great sightseeing tours from Sorrento / Naples / Amalfi coast to Monte Faito, visit the website and send a request for a quick quotation.
Rest and relax at Scrajo Terme SPA
Scrajo Terme SPA
The Scrajo Terme was founded in 1895, thanks to its sulphurous waters it is possible to do treatments especially for asthma and respiratory problems in general.
Obviously it is not only treatment, but also and above all relax. The SPA guests have complimentary entrance to the beach and to the sulphurous pool. The SPA offers in addition to the thermal paths also many treatments, from massages to beauty treatments.
Church of the Annunciation – The only Gothic church of the area
Church of the Annunciation
The Church of the Annunciation was the cathedral of the Diocese of Vico Equense until 1818 when it was abolished. It’s the only example of the Gothic style in the Sorrento area, while the facade is in Baroque style.
Built in the early 14th century on a clifftop overlooking the sea. Inside are preserved precious pieces of furniture, a carved choir, frescoes and paintings of great value and engraved tombs in one of which rest the remains of the famous Neapolitan economist Gaetano Filangieri.
Sunbathing on the beach – Marina di Vico
Marina di Vico Equense
Along the rugged coastline dotted with numerous coves, is Marina di Vico, with its typical buildings from the barrel roof, equipped with beaches and a small harbor to moor the boats and where you can also rent boats.
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