Fishing village with beach
The pretty, seaside village of Marina della Lobra, with its
stretch of sandy beach that is rare for the area, is a lovely place to visit.
From the town of Massa Lubrense, which is further out along
the peninsula from Sorrento, you can walk down to the seafront along a winding
road. When you reach Marina della Lobra, there are restaurants and bars, a
beach that is free to the public and places where you can hire boats.
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| Boats in the harbour at Marina della Lobra |
Now a fishing village, Marina della Lobra used to be a small port that was popular as a summer residence for wealthy Romans. Marco
Vipsanio, the son in law of Emperor Augusto, is said to have built his villa here.
During the summer, you can take a boat trip from the harbour
to explore the coastline and get a closer view of Capri and the Amalfi coast.
Or, you can escape the crowds and enjoy a relaxing swim in the sea.
The most important monument is the church dedicated to Santa
Maria della Lobra, which dates back to the 16th century, when it was built over
the ruins of a former Roman temple. The church organ is supported by two
ancient columns that may have been salvaged from the original temple and the
church still has a 17th century wood carved ceiling and an 18th century
majolica floor. The adjacent 17th century cloister was built when there was a
Franciscan convent on the site.
A few buses run between Marina della Lobra and Massa
Lubrense, so check the timetable if you would prefer to ride back up the hill
rather than walk.
How to get to Massa Lubrense:
The local Linea A (Line A) buses operated by EAVBUS run all
the way out to Massa Lubrense from Sorrento during the summer. The SITA coaches
that connect Sorrento with resorts such as Positano and Amalfi further along
the coast call at Massa Lubrense all the year round. The journey from Sorrento
to Massa Lubrense’s main square takes about 15 minutes.
