Casa Vecchia, the „old house“, bears its name with reason and with dignity. The apartment in Albori belongs to a well-known family of intellectuals and was, up to recently, used only privately.

“Se voi sapeste quante storie potrebbe raccontare questa casa” – “If you knew how many stories this house could tell”: It was with these words that the friendly caretaker of Casa Vecchia welcomed us. And we surely wanted to hear those stories.

The house dates from the 17^th century. It is located amidst the car-free terraced alleys of Albori’s “centro storico” (Amalfi coast, Southern Italy).

Typical cupola ceilings, up to 3.50 m in height, original flooring, numerous pieces of antique furniture and a great number of books tell a better story of the house’s history than words ever can.

At Casa Vecchia you do not only dive into a fascinating past. Here, you can pass real “vacanze mediterranee” and enjoy outdoor life to the full.

The terrace running the length of the house is greened with rich potted plants, the deep blue sea lies at your feet.   

Part of the terrace is roofed. A beautiful mosaic table and seating accommodation promise a pleasant time dining together.

Deck chairs in the rear part of the sea view terrace invite you to take a sunbath or to delve into your holiday reading.

The apartment is located on the first floor. The hillside location, however, provides level access to Casa Vecchia.

In the terraced alleys of the picturesque “centro storico” time moves at a slower pace.

The inhabitants know and greet each other, they walk through the alleys and archways without hurry. Clotheslines are tied between your own window and your neighbour’s across the alley, fragrant basil is grown in pots in front of the doors, small statues of the Virgin Mary are lovingly decorated and children are quite naturally picked up from school by their “nonno”, their grandfather.

Here, amid local everyday life, the observant traveller will, by and by, gain some insight into the soul of “Bella Italia”.