Must See
Top attractions + 3 ready-made day plans. Just follow along.
Archaeology
Villa San Marco
Stunning Roman frescoes & huge pool. Less crowded than Pompeii.
✅ FREE · Tue closed · 9:00–18:00
Archaeology
Villa Arianna
Breathtaking Gulf views. Roman aristocrats' summer residence. Very few tourists.
✅ FREE · Tue closed · 9:00–18:00
Wellness
Terme di Stabia
28 thermal springs. Famous across Europe for centuries.
💶 From €25 · Check schedule
⚠️ CLOSED
Monte Faito Cable Car
Closed indefinitely after a 2025 incident. Monte Faito still reachable by car via SS366 (~20 min).
🔴 Closed indefinitely
Museum
Museo Archeologico
Exceptional frescoes. Included in Pompeii 3-day ticket.
✅ Free w/ Pompeii 3-day ticket
Sea & Marina
Marina di Stabia
One of Europe's biggest marinas. Ferries to Capri (35 min) and Ischia (55 min).
💶 Ferry from €12 · Daily in summer
Pick your day and follow hour by hour. No planning needed.
☕ Breakfast at a local bar
Neapolitan espresso + sfogliatella. Order 'al banco' — cheaper and authentic.
💡 Budget: ~€2
🏛️ Villa San Marco — free Roman ruins
1.5h exploring frescoes and a Roman pool. Free, very few tourists.
💡 FREE · Walk to Villa Arianna after (5 min)
🍝 Lunch at Trattoria da Salvatore
Most authentic local spot. Try pasta al ragù or spaghetti alle vongole.
💡 Budget: ~€12-15 · Closed Tue
🏖️ Afternoon at Pozzano Beach
Head south for a swim at Pozzano — cleaner than the centre beach.
💡 FREE · 10 min by car or bus
🌅 Sunset on the Lungomare
Stroll Corso Garibaldi. Villa Comunale park — best photo spot in town.
💡 FREE
🍕 Dinner at La Monica
Best pizza in town. Book ahead — free digestivo at the end!
💡 Budget: €15-25pp
🚆 EAV train to Pompeii
Depart Piazza Unità d'Italia → Pompei Scavi. 30 min, €2.40.
⚠️ EAV often late — take the 7:30 train to arrive for 8:00 opening.
🏛️ Pompeii — 3-4 hours
Book tickets online to skip queues. 3-day ticket (€22) covers Herculaneum + Stabiae museum.
💡 Budget: €18-22 · Bring water + sunscreen!
🍕 Lunch in Pompeii
Eat 2 streets from the main entrance — prices drop significantly.
💡 Budget: ~€10-15
🌋 Bus 808 → Vesuvius crater
Bus 808 from Pompeii Villa dei Misteri → Vesuvius crater. Only €3.80!
💡 Skip the €20-40 tour sellers. Kids under 5 free.
🚆 EAV back to Castellammare
Return for sunset aperitivo on the Lungomare. You've earned it!
💡 Total day budget: ~€35-40pp — incredible value
☕ Early breakfast & pack a bag
Pack sunscreen, swimwear and cash. Most boat tours include snacks and drinks.
💡 Book your boat tour the day before — see Transport page
⛵ Depart from Marina di Stabia
Board at Marina di Stabia — less crowded and cheaper than Sorrento or Naples.
🏝️ Capri — Grotta Azzurra
Most tours stop at the Blue Grotto — one of the most magical places in the Med.
💡 Grotta Azzurra entry ~€14, separate from boat tour.
🍝 Lunch on Capri
Ask your captain for their favourite restaurant — they always know the best spots.
💡 Budget: €20-35 on Capri — it's expensive, plan accordingly.
🏊 Swimming stops — secret coves
On the return, stops at hidden coves along the Amalfi Coast. Crystal water, no crowds.
🌅 Back at Marina di Stabia
Return sunkissed. Aperitivo on the Lungomare watching Vesuvius at sunset.
💡 Total day budget: ~€80-120pp including boat tour