Agropoli holidays

Holidays to Agropoli pair beachy downtime with slow strolls around a Medieval old town, plus easy access to Naples.

Seaside in the south

Say “ciao” to Agropoli, a picturesque coastal town in southern Italy’s Campania region. This place flaunts a Medieval old town, scenic beaches – some with a Blue Flag – and it’s also just an hour’s drive from the world-famous city of Naples. Agropoli’s also a handy gateway to nearby archaeological sites, like temple-studded Paestum. Plus, it’s a great place for coastal adventures – like watersports and hiking.

Dip into history

Agropoli dates back to ancient Greek times, and its name means ‘high city’, thanks to the hilltop postcode of the old town. It also has a Medieval track record of being raided by pirates, which led to defensive walls and the Aragonese Castle being built. You can explore these historic landmarks today by meandering the cobbled streets, climbing ancient stone staircases, and snapping photos of the Tyrrhenian Sea from the still-standing castle walls.

Nip to Naples

It’s easy to zip into Naples from Agropoli – you can get there by bus, train or car in about an hour. You might know Naples as the Italian coastal city where pizza was born, plus it’s one of the most popular gateways for ticking off the ruins of Pompeii, the glitzy island of Capri, and the handsome Amalfi Coast. Ancient ruins, bustling shop-lined streets, and eyebrow-raising views of Mount Vesuvius are a given when you visit here.