After our week in Naples where we took several days to visit the Amalfi Coast, we headed further south and stopped in Sapri. This was a scheduled visit to break up the trip and offer us a sunny interlude and a bit of repose before continuing to Tropea and later Reggio Calabria.

Sapri

Sapri is a small Italian town that is dominated by its stony beach. While there it was fairly vacant and deviod of other tourists. But there were plenty of restaurants open and we did enjoy that relaxing atmosphere and food.

The town itself is nothing to look at, but there are a few spots of interest, all of which were along the coastal area. Situated in the Gulf of Policastro it is surrounded by hills on all three sides. Luckily the train station is a short ten minute walk to and from the beach.

Getting There

There are several trains that run between Naples and Sapri. Perhaps the most convenient one will be the local, which stops at several points, but offers a bit more flexibility.

Patti – InterCity Train to Sapri – Naples, Italy

Forest Fire – InterCity Train to Sapri – Naples, Italy

Gulf of Policastro – InterCity Train to Sapri – Naples, Italy

Our Hotel

We stayed at the Hotel Pisacane, a small botique style hotel right on the beach. Unfortunately with the exception of breakfast, the restaurant is closed until tourist season which starts in June. Luckily, that did not turn into an issue for us.

Entrance – Hotel Pisacane – Sapri, Italy

Interesting Tree – Hotel Pisacane – Sapri, Italy

The Observatory

A very tall structure overlooking the Gulf of Policastro. It appears to celebrate eight renowned Italian scientist from astronomy, radio and meterology. It is located on the northern part of the beach, close to the Roman Villa Ruins.

Radio Greats Volta and Edison – Observatory Tower – Sapri, Italy

Radio – Volta and Edison – Observatory Tower – Sapri, Italy

Astronomy – Happi and Marconi – Observatory Tower – Sapri, Italy

Meterology – Copernicus and Newton – Observatory Tower – Sapri, Italy

Meterology – Galileo and Denza – Observatory Tower – Sapri, Italy

Roman Villa Ruins

Partially perserved under a canopy, the Roman Villa ruins are also north of town and located close to the observatory. The observatory also has some roman ruins near it that appear to be an old roman cellar or other structure.

Restaurants

While in Sapri we ate at two good restaurants that were noteworthy. Both of which were for a late lunch. We prefer most of the time to eat a heavier lunch and just skip dinner altogether.

Tintobrace Ristorante

An upscale restaurant that offers Calabrian food and fine selection of local wines by the glass. I would recommend the Cacio and Pepe spaghetti.

Insalata Mista with Onions – Tintobrace Ristorante – Sapri, Italy

Pasta with Tomatoes and Roasted Peppers – Tintobrace Ristorante – Sapri, Italy

Cacio and Pepe Spaghetti – Tintobrace Ristorante – Sapri, Italy

Ristorante Lucifero

The Ristorante Lucifero is also a pizzeria and has great pizza and pasta specials. It is located in town and not on the beach and is a bit difficult to spot. Therefore, they have added signs along the way to assist.

Entrance – Ristorante Lucifero – Sapri, Italy

Secondi and Sides – Ristorante Lucifero – Sapri, Italy

Choose your pasta type, choose your sauce – Ristorante Lucifero – Sapri, Italy

Veal with Mushrooms and Insalata Mista – Ristorante Lucifero – Sapri, Italy

Veal with Mushrooms – Ristorante Lucifero – Sapri, Italy

Pasta alla Ragu – Ristorante Lucifero – Sapri, Italy

Inside – Ristorante Lucifero – Sapri, Italy

I can commend the Aglianico from Paestum, Italy. Luigi Maffini’s Klèos comes in 50cl bottles and pairs perfectly with pasta and other tomato based dishes. I love Aglianico, it is a deep, clear, ruby wine with hints of plum, berry and dark fruit and is very tasty.

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Sapri, Italy – Sunny Interlude