Casa del Cipresso is centrally located in Southern Italy betwwen Naples and Bari - an ideal base to explore the hill towns, wineries and sights of Campania, and the bordering regions of Basilicata and Puglia.

Enjoy the peace, tranquility and beautiful countryside views from the ancient labyrinth of pedestrian-only streets outside your door and have the option to also explore some of Southern Italy's most famous sights.

Easy walk to everything - Grocery shop is only 100 meters from your door. Two restaurants and a bar can be found less than 400 meters away. Short walk to nice selection of restaurants, bars, banks, grocery shops, the post office, bus stop, swimming pool, internet cafe, tourist information office, etc.

The local area

The Campania region

Eastern Campania is know for it's wonderful cuisine, renowned DOC wine, hand-made ceramics, charming hill towns, Norman castles, and beautiful countryside.

The neighboring regions of Basilicata and Puglia are well within reach, as well the the more famous sights such as the Amalfi Coast, Pompeii, Naples, Greek Temples at Paestum, Caserta 's Royal Palace, and Sorrento.

Day-Trip to:
-The Amalfi Coast (1 hour 30 minutes)
-Pompeii, Herculaneum and Mt. Vesuvius (1 hour 40 minutes)
-Naples (1 hour 45 minutes)
-The Galgano Coast beaches of Puglia (1 hour 15 minutes)
-Greek Temples at Paestum (1 hour 40 minutes)
-Royal Palace at Caserta (2 hours)
-Sorrento (2 hours 15 minutes)
-Sassi Caves at Matera (2 hours 30 minutes)

Avellino / Calitri area

Discover a tase of the "real" Italy; this region will let you experience Southern Italian hospitality and warmth at it's very best.

Some ideas of things to see and do locally:

- Tour Calitri Castle and local ceramics museum (only a five minute walk from your holiday home)
- Visit the charming town of Melfi and very impressive Castle and extensive museum.
- Spend a sunny afternoon at the beautiful Monticchio Lakes and Abby (Rent a paddle boat!)
- Nusco - listed as one of the "Most Beautiful Villages in Italy" (and shop at the great Sunday market!)
- Venosa, with it's story-book castle and birthplace of the ancient poet, Horace and Composer Gesualdo
- Aquilona's Roman ruins and museum
- Lagopesole - one of Frederick II's great Norman Castles
- Tour the local vineyards (and maybe do some tasting!)
- Shop for hand-made ceramics
- Do nothing but lounge by the local town/hotel pool in the sun all day
- EAT! Eating out is a wonderfuly tasty and affordable experience in Calitri!