The town of Vico Equense, which was considered an important trading centre by the ancient Etruscans and Greeks, is a real "open-air museum".
Its historic centre of medieval origin is home to the magnificent Annunziata Cathedral , the only Gothic-style religious building on the entire Sorrento coast, or Giusso Castle.
The town is also home to the famous thermal baths of Scrajo, which, thanks to its sulphur springs, offer therapies for respiratory and dermatological ailments.
The town of Vico Equense is bathed by the Tyrrhenian Sea and also offers several excellent beaches where you can relax under the sun.
Scrajo Mare is one of the most famous beaches, located close to the Scrajo Spa. The beach is surrounded by high rocky cliffs and is characterised by a pebbly beach and cool, clear water. Here you will find sun loungers, parasols, changing cabins and a refreshment stand. Cold showers are free, hot showers are token-based. The beach is suitable for children and the disabled.
How to get to the beach:
By train
From Napoli Centrale station, you can take the Circumvesuviana line towards Sorrento. The journey to Vico Equense takes about 50 minutes.
By car
From the A3 Naples - Salerno motorway, take the Castellammare di Stabia exit and continue on the Sorrentina 145 national road. After about 10 minutes you will see a Scrajo sign on the right hand side with the exit to the car park.
Not far from here, on the border with Castellammare di Stabia, is a beautiful place known as Banco di Santa Croce, which is home to many animal and plant species, such as red coral - a paradise for snorkelling!
