The 14 best churches in Vico Equense

Wonderful service, crazy view and amazing food. What an expierience and less than 1 hour away from Naples. The amberjack was most certainly one of the best dishes of 2025. Highly recommended!

We have eaten at many amazing restaurants throughout the world and this restaurant was one of best places we have eaten definitely on our two week trip through Italy and Spain (BCN/Ibiza/Forementera) and one of best places we have ever eaten. The entire experience is top notch and extraordinary. As we came off the main road and took many hairpin turns down the winding road heading to our final destination located in Marina di Equa nothing prepared us for what awaited us. We found what looked like a fortified building/tower and as we looked around perplexed trying to see where we could parked a gentle man approached us wearing a Torre del Saracino shirt and obviously was the valet attendant and he came toward us welcomed us and kindly parked our rental car (this is a nice perk). We immediately were warmly greeted as we approached the entrance. We were taken to a beautiful corner table with magnificent views of the water and the from where one could admire Vesuvius and the Bay of Naples. What came next nothing could prepare us. Chef Gennaro Esposito is a master who brilliantly expresses the essence of his native land in every dish. Every dish is creatively presented, every dish is a masterpiece. Service was impeccable with Francesco describing every wine to us in great detail. The staff works as a seamless unit/team and all of the individuals with whom we interacted shined. Our server in particular proved warm and professional (Patricia was pleasant and warm as well). This place is well deserving of all the accolades! Cannot wait to come back to this magnificent restaurant! This was a gastronomic memorable journey! Highly recommend!

Wonderful setting. The staff are very professional and friendly, without pretentiousness. The food is local, precise, not heavy, and mostly seafood and vegetable-based which is our preference for fine dining. The menu progression over the 8 courses is excellent. The two michelin stars are well deserved.

What makes this Michelin restaurant truly special is the personal touch. We had lunch there once and really enjoyed everything, but casually mentioned that we’d love to experience a meal inspired by the Amalfi Coast. The next time we came back, they surprised us with a completely custom menu — not a single dish was from the regular one. Every course was incredibly delicious, and we absolutely loved it! What also makes this place unique is its location — a medieval tower right by the sea, which creates a truly unforgettable experience. At the same time, everything is designed in a modern and tasteful way, striking a perfect balance between history and elegance. A heartfelt thank you to the entire team for the outstanding service and unforgettable atmosphere. Wishing you all the best on your journey toward that third star — you truly deserve it!

An extraordinary experience at La Torre del Saracino. Chef Gennaro Esposito captures the true essence of the Mediterranean in every creation, masterfully balancing tradition and innovation. Our server provided impeccable, warm, and professional service, making every detail of the evening unforgettable. The sommelier, with deep knowledge and evident passion, guided us through pairings that elevated each dish to an even higher level. A culinary journey that fully justifies its two Michelin stars — one of the most memorable dining experiences we’ve had in Itlia

Unlike many tasting menus today, Torre del Saracino was a vibrant, new, and exciting experience. The passion and connection to the local land and sea can be experienced from the moment you walk in the door. The service is incredible, as diners experience pre meal bites and cocktails in the historic tower before being led downstairs into the dining room which boasts incredible views of the beach and sea. Not only is this one of the best bites I had in the region but clearly also a great value in comparison to other Michelin starred meals we experienced throughout the country and in general.

I rarely come back to an already visited restaurant, but Torre del Saracino is an exception. The place is amazing, just in front of the sea, with excellent view of Naples. The service is incredibly kind, perfect. The food is super. This time we took 8 plates decided by the chef. They were all delicious, starting with oysters and finishing with lamb, it was an sensiorial experience for taste and eyes. Definetely a place where to come back always with pleasure.

(Translated by Google) Incredible location overlooking the sea, well-kept structure with the famous thermal pools. Intended for a user willing to pay for the exclusivity of the place. Sophisticated cuisine without being pretentious, excellent service. (Original) Posizione incredibile a picco sul mare struttura ben tenuta con le famose piscine termali. Destinata ad un utente disposto a pagare l'esclusività del posto. Cucina sofisticata senza essere pretenziosa, servizio eccellente.

(Translated by Google) In a wonderful cove, kind, present, they even provided us with the sun cream that we had forgotten, paid parking, high prices as in the whole area, after all you pay for the location and comfort. (Original) In un insenatura meravigliosa, gentili, presenti , ci hanno fornito anche la crema solare che avevamo dimenticato, parcheggio a pagamento, prezzi alti come in tutta la zona , del resto si paga la posizione e il comfort.

(Translated by Google) Very expensive and very crowded. But the structure is beautiful. Avoid weekends at the weekend: it's so crowded that you can't enjoy anything. (Original) Carissimo e affollatissimo. Ma la struttura è bella. Da evitare il weekend nel fine settimana: è talmente affollato che non ci si gode nulla.

(Translated by Google) a little expensive, to go when there isn't much confusion beautiful and well-kept environment! (Original) un po' caro , da andare quando non c'è tanta confusione ambiente bello e curato!

(Translated by Google) Excellent structure in a superlative location. Positioned overlooking the sea. Very Good building. (Original) Ottima struttura in una location superlativa . Posizionata a picco sul mare . Very Good building.

(Translated by Google) Because you are immersed in Nature.. The sea, the mountains, the clean air, wonderful ❤️ (Original) Perché sei immerso nella Natura.. Il Mare, Le montagne, l'aria pulita, meraviglioso ❤️

(Translated by Google) Wonderful area and structure (Original) Meravigliosa zona è struttura

(Translated by Google) It was not possible to go inside due to renovation. But you can see the facade (Original) Nie udało się wejść do środka z powodu remontu. Ale fasadę można zobaczyć

(Translated by Google) A 16th-century church with beautiful views of the town and Mount Vesuvius (Original) Kościół z XVI wieku z pięknymi widokami na miasteczko i na Wezuwiusz

(Translated by Google) Can anyone help me I'm looking for the telephone number. Is Father Gennaro still there? (Original) Qualcuno può aiutarmi Cerco il recapito telefonico. C è ancora Padre Gennaro?

(Translated by Google) As beautiful as the nature of the landscape that surrounds it (Original) Bello caratteristico come la natura del paesaggio che lo circonda

(Translated by Google) Beautiful homily from the deacon!!!! (Original) Bellissima omelia del diacono!!!!

(Translated by Google) Closed at midday on Sunday. (Original) A mezzogiorno di domenica chiuso.

(Translated by Google) Historic place welcoming church (Original) Luogo storico chiesa accogliente

Antonio and Denise, the owners are the warmest people you will meet… and they extend it to their guests and their staff. Every day they have lunch with staff. The accommodations were excellent, the pool was so clean and refreshing. We love to walk, walking into town was great. The boat ride You know with Anna and Raffy to Capri was so fun

The most beautiful and special place on the Italian coast.
It’s by far one of our most special vacation destinations ever. The scenery, the food, the people: everything is so rare and so special. Waking up to the freshest, most delicious food (from creamy mozzarella to sweet pastries), relaxing by the pool with that incredible view, and ending the day with dinner with the amazing waiter Fernando who’s always ready to help you (especially the pizza night was unforgettable). We’ll never forget our week here. Thank you to the whole team for making it so special. And a big thank you to Denise and Antonio. Even after all these years, nothing has changed. It feels like time stands still here, and you can simply take your time. Truly magical. ❤️

We stayed a week with a group of 17 friends. Antonio and his staff are incredible. When you first arrive the challenge of the road seems overwhelming but they are experts and moving people around effortlessly. The view, the pool, the food we will remember Forever.

We immensely enjoyed our stay at the hotel. The room was spacious and very clean, the beds very comfortable and the pillows seemed to be very good quality. The room opened up onto a beautiful terrace with a breathtaking view of the sea and the town in the background. The other side side of the terrace offered a clear view of Mount Vesuvius and Naples in the distance. The hosts, Antonio and Denise, were so friendly and helpful, you couldn't ask for anything better. There was a vast choice of delicious organic Italian foods at breakfast, including all kind of fresh breads, cheeses, fruit, pastries, eggs, most of it freshly made by the hosts. My husband has celiac disease, and they were so accommodating and made him fresh gluten-free focaccia and cakes every morning, so he could also enjoy the homemade Italian food. Needles to say all of it was delicious!!! The lovely Antonio also does the introduction to all the foods offered to help you navigate your way around it and find what you like. Because the food was so good we ended up dining there most evenings as well, enjoying the atmosphere and amazing views of the sea and mountains. To top it all off, the owners have a dog, a beautiful and friendly little Jack Russell, who just wanders around the property. He is extremely well behaved and will only come up to the guests when invited. My daughter absolutely loved him and wanted to pet him every day. It was a truly unique experience and we definitely want to go back there.

More beautiful than in the pictures. Everyone was very nice. We loved the dog, the pool, the typical Amalfi coast panorama, the delicious cocktails, the homemade breakfast. We got a higher quality room, thank you again. They arranged the transfer up and down the mountain in a great way. It's close to Pompeii and Sorrento. We'll be back :)

Our stay at Villa Ketty Resort was nothing short of amazing. It completely spoiled us for the start of our two-week vacation around Italy. From the moment we arrived, we were welcomed with genuine warmth and hospitality from Fernando. Checked in by Antonio, the owner and immediately he made you feel like you were home. Antonio and his family have poured so much love and passion into this resort, and it shows in every detail. The entire staff was incredibly friendly, and of course, we adored the sweetest hotel dog, Libion! We booked the triple room. The rooms are very clean, beautifully decorated, and spacious enough for a family of three or even four. We spent plenty of time at the pool, which was wonderfully relaxing, with the sun hitting it perfectly midday. We took advantage of all the meals cooked on the property. Lunch and dinner are a simple pre-fix menu, but every single dish was delicious and well-priced. Breakfast? Let’s just say I’ve been ruined for the rest of my trip—now I’m stuck with basic, boring breakfasts everywhere else 😆😭😆. Villa Ketty truly has everything you need for a relaxing stay. Parking is located at Pizza a Metro (free), and they pick you up upon arrival and drop you off at departure. They also offer complimentary rides to a meeting point close to town. The hotel is perched on a hillside, and while the views are breathtaking, the roads are narrow—so driving your own vehicle up isn’t recommended. We didn’t want to leave, and we know this won’t be our last time here. Villa Ketty is a gem, and it’s easy to see why so many guests fall in love with it.

Villa Ketty is a great place to stay for relaxed, friendly atmosphere. It's located a little fat from the town centre but perfectly walkable with a good pair of shoes. Pros - Antonio and his family are great hosts. Nothing is ever too much and they are always helpful. We had to leave early in the morning before breakfast and despite Antonio prepping breakfast, he still invited us for a cup of coffee and a cake - Room is spacious, one of the best room we had in Campania region - The villa is beautifully maintained with great variety of plants, many of which providers food. It's fantastic to sit under a lemon tree by the pool and chill. - great view of the bay of Vico Equense, both from our room and dining terrace/pool. It really was a nice place to relax in the evening - beds were comfy, fridge was topped up with water everyday and shower was decent. What now can I ask? - WiFi signal was good in the room & at the pool albeit a bit slow at times. - breakfast was really really special. All locally produced, great variety of cheese, cakes etc with super sweet tomatoes. All beautifully laid out and served by Antonio - Limoncello Splitz We're generous in portion and made with home made Limoncello. What now could I ask? Cons - Vico Equense itself is built on a slope and the villa Ketty is on a high level with tiny road leading up to it. It'll be difficult for people with mobility problems and definitely avoid driving up to it in a car. - the dinner was delicious but they normally have 3 or 4 selections for entire dinner. I would have loved to see a little more selection, especially sea food as I don't think I saw any sea food being offered. - pool is relatively small and you'll be at mercy of other guests. If you have unruly & inconsiderate family (as we did one day), it breaks the tranquility. Villa Ketty was a great place to stay too enjoy local food & great hospitality. It's also a good base to explore areas such as Sorrento and Pompeii. Thoroughly recommended

(Translated by Google) The municipal council of Vico Equense should measure the I.Q. ... Does it take a long time to understand that a traffic light is needed for that little road that leads up from the church? And never leave the square with your car, you just have to hope you don't get into an accident because the traffic light there is... to be photographed and posted! (Original) La giunta comunale di Vico Equense dovrebbe misurare il Q.I. ... Ci vuole tanto a capire che serve un semaforo per quella stradina che dalla chiesa porta su? E non sia mai parti dalla piazza con la macchina, devi solo sperare di non fare un incidente perché il semaforo che sta lì è ..... da fotografare e postare!

(Translated by Google) A wonderful place... the true coast... one of the most beautiful places in Italy... (Original) Un posto stupendo... la vera costiera...un dei posti piu belli della nostra italia...

(Translated by Google) Hilly location.....pretty and beautiful (Original) Località collinare.....carina e bella

(Translated by Google) Splendid hamlet located on the rolling hills nearby, 7 minutes from the train or the beach. 30 minutes from the village and 10 minutes from Sorrento 0 minutes from the bus (Original) Splendida frazione posizionanata sulle dolci colline vicane a 7 minuti dal treno o dalla spiaggia. 30 minuti dal faito e 10 minuti da Sorrento 0 minuti dal bus

(Translated by Google) Beautiful (Original) Bellissima

(Translated by Google) Beautiful living nativity scene! Absolutely worth visiting (Original) Bellissimo presepe vivente! Da visitare assolutamente

It was a beautiful church. Well kept and loved by the communitu

Beautiful church

Nice

(Translated by Google) beautiful little village church.. quite suggestive for the thank you board even if in my opinion it is undervalued.. the statue of Mary is beautiful.. (Original) bellissima chiesetta di paese.. abbastanza suggestiva pa bacheca delle grazie anche se a parer mio è poco valorizzata.. bellissima la statua di Maria..

(Translated by Google) It was a trade fair and I didn't want to take a look inside or take photos inside the door, so I can only contribute an outside photo. (Original) Es war gerade Messe und da wollte ich keine Innenbesichtigung machen und auch nicht bei der Türe hinein Fotografieren, somit kann ich nur ein Aussenfoto beitragen.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful nativity scene from which, a few years ago, all its shepherds stole... Unfortunately (Original) Un bellissimo presepe al quale, un po' di anni fa, rubano tutti i suoi pastori... Purtroppi

(Translated by Google) It's like bathing in the pool of a 1st century AD Roman emperor. C. (Original) È come fare il bagno nella piscina di un imperatore romano del I secolo d. C.

Wonderful setting in authentic Italian village. Beautiful domed ceiling.

(Translated by Google) It stands in the small square of Seiano and stands out among the various churches on the Peninsula for its central plan, circular in shape, and for the large dome! The facade is in neoclassical style and has 2 symmetrical bell towers on the sides. Inside there are 7 chapels along the perimeter. The church dates back to the beginning of the 1600s and was built on the basis of a pre-existing church, known as Santa Maria Vecchia. If you want to visit, I recommend choosing a bus or scooter if possible, because there are very few parking spaces! (Original) Sorge nella piazzetta di Seiano e si fa notare tra le varie chiese della Penisola per la sua pianta centrale, di forma circolare, e per la grande Cupola! La facciata è in stile neoclassico e presenta ai lati 2 campanili simmetrici. All'interno sono collocate 7 cappelle lungo il perimetro. La chiesa risale ad inizio del 1600 e fu costruita sulla base di una chiesa preesistente ,nota come Santa Maria vecchia. Se si vuole visitare consiglio di scegliere se possibile bus o motorino, perché i posti auto sono molto pochi!

(Translated by Google) In the crypt of the church, there is a nativity scene exhibition to visit. The nativity scenes are very accurate both in the representation of scenes of everyday and non-daily life, and in the choice of shepherds, unique artefacts. The atmosphere is very suggestive thanks to the cork that covers the walls. (Original) Nella cripta della chiesa, è presente una mostra presepiale da visitare. I presepi sono molto curati sia nella rappresentazione delle scene di vita quotidiana e non, sia nella scelta dei pastori,manufatti unici. L'atmosfera è molto suggestiva grazie al sughero che riveste le pareti.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church and community with great liturgical and charitable sensitivity thanks to the pastoral care of the parish priests who have succeeded one another over the centuries (Original) Bellissima chiesa e comunità con una grande sensibilità liturgica e caritativa grazie alla cura pastorale dei parroci che vi si sono succeduti nei secoli

(Translated by Google) The beautiful Dome of Seiano! Built in the center of the Seiano hamlet, it is the only church with a basilica plan in the Diocese. From the entrance, where on the right and left there are two rooms of the bell tower, a circular plan develops, like the Pantheon in Rome, with a high drum and large dome with lantern. On the main axis there is the entrance hall on one side and the main altar with presbytery on the opposite side. Seven radial chapels in neoclassical style open into the walls and a large pipe organ opens onto the choir loft. Flanking the facade, slightly concave in the central part and divided into two superimposed orders, are two symmetrical bell towers. (Original) Il bellissimo Cupolone di Seiano! Costruita nel centro della frazione Seiano, è l'unica chiesa a pianta basilicale della Diocesi. Dall’ingresso, dove a destra e sinistra sono due vani del campanile, si sviluppa una pianta circolare, come il Pantheon a Roma, con un alto tamburo e grossa cupola con lanterna. Sull’asse principale sono sistemati da una parte l’atrio d’ingresso e dalla parte opposta l’altare maggiore con presbiterio. Sette cappelle radiali in stile neoclassico si aprono nelle pareti e sulla cantoria un grande organo a canne. Affiancano la facciata, leggermente concava nella parte centrale e scandita in due ordini sovrapposti, due campanili simmetrici.

(Translated by Google) 18th century church in a small village that is worth a visit, one of the largest circular churches in the area. Also worth visiting is the neighboring congregation with an ancient wooden altar and the sanctuary of the Madonna delle Grazie which preserves very ancient and precious votive offerings from local sailors saved from terrible storms by the intervention of the Madonna. During the Christmas period, a masterful 18th century Neapolitan style nativity scene can be visited in the crypt of the church of San Marco. It is the largest on the Sorrento Peninsula. Not to be missed. (Original) Chiesa dell 700 in un piccolo borgo che merita una visita una della vuole circolari più ampie delle chiese della zona. Da visitare anche la congrega limitrofa con un antico altare ligneo e il santuario della Madonna delle Grazie che conserva antichissimi e preziosissimi ex voto dei marinai del luogo salvati da terribili tempeste dall'intervento della Madonna. Nel periodo natalizio nella cripta della chiesa di San Marco è visitabile un magistrale presepe in stile 700 napoletano. È il più grande della Penisola Sorrentina. Da non perdere.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful baroque church with a particular architecture in a circular plan with the magnificent dome by Bottiglieri, built at the end of the 1700s with the offerings of rich families, notables and shipowners of the village of Seiano..... to visit (Original) Bellissima chiesa barocca dall'architettura particolare in pianta circolare con la magnifica cupola del Bottiglieri, costruita alla fine del 1700 con le offerte delle famiglie ricche, i notabili e gli armatori del Borgo di Seiano..... da visitare

(Translated by Google) Eggplant festival, I go every year with my family and friends, although I don't eat aubergines you can also eat other types of sandwiches. Very good desserts (Original) Sagra della melanzana, vado ogni anno con i miei familiari e i miei amici, nonostante non mangio le melanzane si possono mangiare anche altri tipi di panini. Dolci molto buoni

(Translated by Google) Beautiful and small church. With wonderful ancient majolica floor. (Original) Bella e piccola chiesa. Con stupendo pavimento maiolica antica.

(Translated by Google) Beautiful church and festival! (Original) Bella chiesa e sagra!

(Translated by Google) I give 2 stars only for the faith (Original) Metto 2 stelle solo per la fede

(Translated by Google) Historic (Original) Storica

A good place

(Translated by Google) Closed because unsafe (Original) Chiusa perche' pericolante