Massa Lubrense

This village is an ideal place for a great vacation, more than 100 km of marked trails in the country side, country landscape, famous for its cuisine (7 restaurants in the top 20 of Campania, one of the best 3 in Italy), a coastline almost 20 miles long in the middle of the Protected Marine Area of Punta Campanella. The early testimonies about Massa belong to the 10th century, when it was property of the Sorrento Duchy. It succeeded to gain its freedom from Sorrento only in 1470. The territory characterised by Mediterranean bush, typical cultivation and coasts just on the sea, constitutes one of the main tourist resources of Sorrento Peninsula. One the activities promoted in this view has been the localisation and delimitation of a series of foot-paths. In 1990, in the sole commune of Massa Lubrense were localised 22 foot itineraries for an overall development of an area of about 110 km far from the carriage road and by the built-up area. Along these paths, whih are clearly indicated, it is possible to rediscover enchanted places rich in historical memories, panoramic points and ancient hamlets, the whole through lemon-orchards, olive-groves, oak-woods, sunny coasts and a luxuriant and evergreen nature, typical of the whole Sorrento Peninsula. The shores of Massa Lubrense are the closest to Capri (only 3 miles away) and you can reach Positano (13 miles), Amalfi (25 miles), Pompeii (21 miles), Ercolano (28 miles), Vesuvius (30 miles) and obviously Sorrento (3 miles) in less than one hour. Massa Lubrense offer the holiday visitor the opportunity to share in the beautiful natural scenery of this part of the of Sorrentine peninsula.

The territory of Massa Lubrense occupies all the final part of the Sorrento Paninsula, with a settlement divided into about thirty hamlets.


Ieranto Bay

Located at few miles from Massa Lubrense, Ieranto Bay includes traditional rural architecture with domed structures characterised by typical building materials and techniques. There are important elements of industrial archeology, including the village complex established in the early 19th century for quarrying activity, and the related infrastructures of warehouses, powder magazines and piers. The territory is structured in terraces for extended cultivation of olive trees. Important evidence of the coastal defensive system include the Montalto tower overlooking the bay. Archaeological evidence spread over the entire territory include ruins of a Roman villa and of old kilns found on the property. All decisions concerning the restoration were made in respect of the important value of the historical, architectural and rural elements characterising the landscape. Special attention was to the continous interrelationship between individual elements and the general landscape. Works of conservation and enhancement have involved all evidence of man's presence on this territory, while recovering the remains of agricultural and road infrastructure, old coastal defensive buildings, rural and industrial buildings. The aim of protecting the integrity of the characteristic, complex and cultural landscape, and the interesting botanical naturalistic heritage of the area was paramount.

Marina della Lobra

Marina della Lobra is a short drive from the center of Massa Lubrense. It is a small fishing village with houses built on the seashore and harbor. At the entrance of the village of this hamlet of Massa Lubrense, there is the Church of Santa Maria della Lobra (Our Lady of the Lobra), built in 1528 to replace the former ancient christian church that was built upon an ancient pagan temple. Inside the church there is a beautiful pavement in majolica tile of the 18th century and a vaulted ceiling. Near the church there is a Franciscan convent. Inside its cloister are kept some archaeological remains of the Greek and Roman age.


Sport and free time in Massa Lubrense

Boat Rental

“Forza 7 Sorrento Boat Rental” delivers any where along The Sorrento Peninsula coastline.
You can hire a motor boat or Sail Boat by the hour, daily or weekly, on weekly rentals discounts are applied.
Forza 7 Sorrento Boat Rental , loc. Marina della Lobra, Massa Lubrense - Tel.: (+39) 0818789008.

Diving

Dive Center Cala di Puolo - via Marina di Puolo - Massa Lubrense - tel: 0039-081-8072410
Diving activities: free and escorted dives for novices and experienced divers - Cave dives - Discovery program Dive school training to all level held by qualified - Intructor Dives and accomodation personalized package



Restaurants in Massa Lubrense

Aspiett nu poc - via Capo d'Arco, 12 - tel: +39 3683060863

Cantuccio 2 - largo Vescovado, 6/8 - tel. +39 081.8789549

Maria Grazia - Marina del Cantone - +39 081.8081011

Riccardo di Francischiello - Via Partenope, 26 -Tel. +39 081 8789181

Tramonto Rosso - via Caprile, 1 - tel. +39 081 808 10 45

Torre Cangiani - loc. Vigliano - tel. +39 0815339849

Agrimar- via Vincenzo Maggio - tel. +39 081 8089682


Tourist sights of the area - Distances and driving times

Amalfi: 25 km / 15 miles / 31 min.
Praiano: 18 km / 11 miles / 22 min.
Positano: 13 km / 8 miles / 19 min.
Ravello: 33 km / 20 miles / 44 min.
Pompeii: 21 km / 13 miles / 40 min.
Naples: 52 km / 32 miles / 58 min.
Sorrento: 3km / 2 miles / 7 min.
Caserta: 78 km / 48 miles / 81 min.
Rome: 268 km / 167 miles / 177 min.
Salerno: 51 km / 31 miles / 50 min.
Paestum: 97 km / 60 miles / 92 min.
Castellabate: 117 km / 73 miles / 115 min.
Marina di Camerota: 177 km / 110 miles / 175 min.