Apartments in Sorrento and on the Amalfi Coast

Sea-view from Felice Villa in Amalfi

Double room type de luxe of Villa Felice in Amalfi

Double room type standard of Villa Felice in Amalfi

Reception of Villa Felice in Amalfi

Reading-room of Villa Felice in Amalfi

Place in common with a piano and internet-point of Villa Felice in Amalfi

Villa Felice, set in an idyllic landscape, consists of the premises of the last abode of the Porpora Anastasio family, once proprietor of vineyards, woods, country houses, tenement houses, mansions and factories in Amalfi, Lone, Vettica, Conca dei Marini, Scala and Naples.

The Porpora Anastasio family were prominent in cultural and legal spheres. The family’s name can be traced back to the mid-19th century when the last member of the Anastasios, a landowner who had no children and no relatives, adopted a Porporas family member from Conca.

The ancient origins and the prowess of its ancestors are displayed on the Anastasio coat of arms that is reproduced in marble above the two terraces of the house. The family has always been known for its leading cosmopolitan spirit, particularly through the various generations of women that were prominent during their lifetimes.

The name “Felice” refers to one of the last male representatives of the family. Felice deeply loved this place and in the 1980s he arranged for the villa to be restored. He witnessed the social changes that brought about the decline of the noblest tradition of hospitality and the facelessness of the modern hotel industry. That is why he has opened the doors of his estate to enhance local tourism, with a domain that reflects the area’s natural qualities. The original features of Villa Felice this distinguished country residence are preserved in the simple lines of the building’s facade. The residence offers an ideal environment to revitalize your body and soul in this unique setting that offers a breathtaking view of the entire Amalfi coast.

The evocative ambience of Villa Felice is still redolent of the cultural and spiritual upheaval that made it renowned as a kind of "salon"; today however the atmosphere that reigns here is pure serenity.

The furnishings in the common areas are part of the family’s estate and the unusual décor bears witness to those who loved and still love this place.

Many artists and intellectuals have been close to the Porpora Anastasio family, including Scoppetta, Krugell, Scòrdia, Camera, Spachtholz, Cowper, Davide, Faro, Gentile Lorusso, Cranstoun Macnamara, Tirabassi, Chaliapine, Galante, Bagliò, Croce, and Romagnoli.

Guests of "Villa Felice Relais" are welcome to experience the importance of this estate.

WHERE WE ARE

By Air:

Naples Airport Capodichino is the closest airport to Amalfi. It provides convenient connections to Italian and European cities.

By Train:

Salerno Train Station (20 km).

By Ferryboat or Hydrofoil:

Daily connections by ferry or hydrofoil from May to October. Amalfi is the nearest port providing access to Positano, Capri, Naples, Salerno, Sorrento and Ischia.

By Car:

From the North: Take motorway A3 south from Rome to Naples. After Naples stay on autostrada A3 south towards Salerno for 38 km. Exit at Vietri sul Mare. Follow the signs to Amalfi, passing Cetara, Erchie, Maiori, and Minori. After you reach Amalfi, proceed to Pogerola. Villa Felice is just meters from the sign indicating the village of Lone.

From the South: From the Campania region on motorway A3 north, exit at Salerno Centro take a left turn, follow the signs for Costiera Amalfitana and Vietri sul Mare. Once you reach Vietri sul Mare proceed towards Amalfi, past Cetara, Erchie, Maiori, and Minori. After you reach Amalfi, proceed to Pogerola. Villa Felice is just meters from the sign indicating the village of Lone.