PONTONE · SCALA · AMALFI COAST

Above Amalfi,
within the landscape.

Two residences in Pontone, a hamlet of Scala. An elevated perspective on the coast, best enjoyed with a little understanding of the place.

The view of Amalfi from Pontone
Amalfi from Pontone

The village is here.
The sea, further below.

Pontone is a village of a square, lanes and walking paths. The two homes are on Via Tuoro, at numbers 9 and 19, with separate approaches from the parking area. Amalfi’s beaches and centre are down below; the homes do not open directly onto the waterfront.

Find Pontone on the map

The map shows the village. Your host will send your arrival meeting point.

The apses of the Basilica of Sant’Eustachio, between Pontone and Minuta.© Bruno Rijsman Credits

THE VILLAGE, BEFORE THE VIEW

These stones havea memory.

Piazza San Giovanni, old tower houses and the steps towards Minuta. Pontone shares in the history of Scala and the Duchy of Amalfi: a landscape where churches, work and everyday life have left traces close to the residences.

Read the history of Pontone and Scala

The Basilica of Sant’Eustachio

Between Pontone and Minuta, decorated apses rise among greenery and sky. A visit on foot, with steps and admission to confirm: the guide brings together what you need to plan it.

Discover the Basilica and how to reach it

TIME BEYOND THE RESIDENCE

A day,at your own pace.

The village and Basilica, Scala and Minuta, the trails, Amalfi, Ravello or the sea. Seven suggestions for choosing the pace of your stay, with stops, transport, admission and the return to Pontone.

Explore itineraries and visits

GETTING TO PONTONE

Every journey has
a final stretch.

SalernoFerry
AmalfiBus or taxi
PontoneFinal walk with steps

Journey outline, not to scale. Check connections and services for your travel date.

01 — BY CAR

A place to park.

Private parking is included for both homes. The final stretch is on foot: 99 steps to Suites 9, 116 to Suites 19. Arrange the meeting point and luggage assistance with your host.

02 — BY BUS

From Amalfi to the hills.

Check SITA route 5110 between Amalfi, Ravello and Scala. Not every service follows the same route: confirm that your chosen bus serves Pontone. The stop is on the main road; reaching it from the house involves steps and lanes.

Route and timetable
03 — BY SEA

Approach the coast by sea.

From Salerno, reach Amalfi with Travelmar, then continue to Pontone. From Naples Beverello, check NLG: confirm the operating season and any vessel changes. Timetables and services also depend on sea conditions.

ON FOOT, AT YOUR OWN PACE

From the village
to the trails.

Pontone is a starting point for exploring the landscape above Amalfi. Choose a walk that suits your fitness and check conditions and access before setting out.

Water and greenery in the Valle delle Ferriere reserve.© ElviraMerca · Credits

Valle delle Ferriere

One of the trails starts in Pontone, through vegetation, watercourses and traces of the area’s industrial past. Check access conditions for the reserve separately.

Trail information

Amalfi & Ravello

Amalfi below, Ravello in the hills: plan bus or taxi journeys. Walking down to Amalfi is optional and involves many steps; do not assume Ravello is a short walk away.

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