"Stepping out in Scala" Scala by sandysmith

Scala Travel Guide: 37 reviews and 41 photos

Scala 2003

Scala was one of our italian destinations in 2003. Not as well known as Amalfi 30 minutes away at the bottom of the valley and Ravello its neighbour across the valley, but that suits us fine.....a peaceful mountain retreat.

Not so sure about all those steps though! ‘SCALA’ is italian for steps and there are nearly 1000 steps down to the coastal town of Amalfi. Its definitely worth getting the bus back up!!

old scala

Scala, the oldest village on the Amalfi Coast, began as a Roman settlement of noblemen in the IV Century A.D.. It was already powerful in the early Middle Ages giving origin to the towns of Amalfi and Ravello. Scala includes the hamlets of Campidoglio, Minuta, Pontone, Santa Caterina and San Pietro and has a very ancient tradition of hospitality, culture and Christian faith. Abounding with churches, palaces, fountains, with population of over 35.000 people. Noble Gerardo Sasso, the founder of the current order of the knights of Malta, was from Scala.

Pros and Cons

Pros:stunning scenery
Cons:steps!
In a nutshell:sleepy rural italian life

Last visit to Scala: Jun 2003
Intro Updated Nov 5, 2005
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Reviews (38)

Essential Items What to Pack (1)

Comfy shoes for those steps! Mosquito repelents would be advisable here. A sarong was invaluable for returning down... more travel advice

Poolside bar Restaurants (2)

The Villa Guisseppina had a terrace overlooking the pool where lunchtime snacks and meals were availble. After a long... more travel advice

Minuta's fountain Favorites (10)

The fountain in the square of the little hamlet of Minuta was one of the prettiest I saw in this area. It almost loked... more travel advice

Pontone's Churches Things to Do (10)

Pontone's skyline dominated by a number of noble mansions and three tall bell towers: that of the BISHOP'S HOUSE with an... more travel advice

Sports & Outdoors (2)
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Hotels (4)
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Off The Beaten Path (9)
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steventilly Jul 3, 2003 at 2:36 PM

Another lovely page. The food looks lovely, but leave out the ham! :-)
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globetrott Jul 2, 2003 at 5:34 PM

sounds like an interesting location ! - great infos and wonderful pics !