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THE GARDEN

The astounding blues of sky and sea are enhanced by the intense green of the Hotel’s Mediterranean gardens, which blend naturally with the building and its elaborate network of pergolas spreading across the walls and covered with climbing plants.
The scent of orange blossom accompanies the wonderful views that can be enjoyed from the guests’ rooms. The design of the exterior has been kept as close as possible to the original. Orange and lemon trees, rose-beds and old vines about a 17th Century colonnade that frames marvellous views of the Amalfi Coast, the Gulf of Salerno and Punta Licosa.

THE SEA

The Hotel has for its guests a Villa on the sea where you may bathe in the sun, swim and relax in absolute tranquillity. You will appreciate the beauty of the cost enjoying your favourite drink or wine and a delightful lunch if you wish. On request transfer to go and return with the hotel's  car and driver.

LOCAL ATTRACTIONS

Attractive villas, traditional fishing villages and historical sites including ancient Pompei are all within easy reach of Hotel Palumbo either on foot or by car. The small town of Ravello, with the fabulous Villa Rufolo and Villa Cimbrone, offers magnificent views of the undulating countryside and is just five minutes from the hotel. Further afield is the town of Amalfi with its delightful cathedral and the ancient fishing village of Atrani. Several day trip options are available including to Pompei, which can be combined with an excursion to the crater of Mount Vesuvius. The hotel can also provide chauffeur-driven tours. Other options include the ancient Greek colony of Paestum with its unique temples and Naples, one of the leading cultural centres in Europe. Museums, churches, palaces, historical villas, castles, fortresses, restaurants and bars can all be found in Naples.

EPISCOPIO WINNERY... THE WINE OF AMALFI COAST

Pasquale Palumbo founded the Cantina Episcopio winery in 1860. Before opening the Hotel that would be named after him, Pasquale Palumbo used to dedicate himself to the art of winemaking.
The “Episcopio” trademark and wines have been handed down from father to son and are now being developed by Marco Vuilleumier, Pasquale Palumbo’s great-grandson. Our winery, which has celebrated its 140th anniversary in 2000, embodies a tradition which we have never betrayed.
The wines are infused with the atmosphere of the coast. They would like to imagine that even in the darkness of the winery – “a place of seasons” and treasure trove of tastes and bouquets – the wines have managed to preserve the variegated character of the landscape.
Wine is still made from local grapes: Ginestrella, Pepella, San Nicola, Biancazita and Biancatenerea for white wines; Aglianico, Serpentaria and Piedirosso for red wines. Currently, we produce around 30,000 bottles per year – exclusively from its grapes grown in the “San Lorenzo” vineyards in Scala.

THE PRODUCTS