Sorrento holidays based in Vico Equense
Even before I knew that Bruce Springsteen’s grandfather was born in Vico Equense, I had a soft spot for this Sorrento holiday spot.
Unlike most other towns on the Sorrento peninsula, Vico Equense seems to have a life outside the tourist season. The town itself is not as sweet and sticky as neighbouring towns – Sorrento, Positano and Amalfi – so you don’t feel caught up in a stampede. It’s not as fashionable or expensive either as the dodgy claim to fame indicates. But the best thing about Vico Equense is the view.
From the coast you have got a perfect outlook over the Bay of Naples with the cone-shaped Vesuvius in the distance, and ships and ferries going up to Naples and the Ischia, Capri and Procida islands. On a clear day it’s magnificent, and it gets even better at night when stars and Enel light up the sky and their reflexes shimmer in the water. With a glass of wine and an Italian meal, this is all the entertainment anyone can ask for.
Snapshots from Sorrento
Still, we couldn’t resist the temptation of driving across the mountain to Positano. A short spin of 19 kilometres, which is supposed to take 30 minutes if you follow the curly twisted road without stops to spew clichés about the view, breathe in the fragrance of ripe oranges and lemons, hike a little, calm down after close call accidents with other cars and scooters, or discuss the Sorrento itineraries of Goethe and Hans Christian Andersen.
There’s more to divert the attention than I had thought.
And even if this visit to Sorrento may be Glory Days, Bruce, I and anyone else are free to come back as often as we choose.
Italian Notes
I’ve never heard of it, which makes me want to explore it even more. I have heard of Positano though and am hoping to make it there later this year.
Looks like a nice place to visit. I hope to explore this place some day.
Sorrento, cool! Unfortunately still haven’t been but should add it to the list!
LOL I love that coastline but it is so busy – great to know of a secret spot!
30 minutes to drive 19 kilometres? That must really be a windy, twisty road. With views like that it must be a breeding ground for accidents and people driving off the road.
Mette, what a beautiful place. I have never heard of it, but the road to and from must be quite a challenge! Thank you so much for this post. You just take us every where!
Mmm… crowded or not, I love the Amalfi coast and that whole area. Somehow, I’ve missed this little gem, though. Sounds divine. And the Bruce connection…
This looks like such a gorgeous place to visit! :)
I stayed in Positano for a while once. Lovely part of the world :D