A charming location where architecture and nature tells a story of a historical town populated by heroes and sailors.
Palazzo Murrano has recently been renovated but originally dates back to the early 19th century. The Palazzo is located just meters from the shoreline, in the main square of the ancient Seiano fishing hamlet, Marina di Aequa in the Municipality of Vico Equense.
AEQUA, BETWEEN MYTH AND HISTORY
The most renowned hero was the valiant leader called Murrano, an Aequa native, who fell in battle “in a great forest and in dying sought the ancestral mountains and the fertile vineyards of Aequa with sweet Sorrento, delighted by the healthy Zephyr” (Silius Italicus, De Bello Punico).
The city of Aequa had considerable commercial importance, so much so that its men participated in the Second Punic War alongside Rome, and during the Social War that shook the empire, they sided against the armies of Sulla. The traces of the ancient mythical city were halted after the eruption of Vesuvius in 79 AD and the ensuing tsunami.
Today Aequa is a delightful seaside village, the main port of Vico Equense and meeting point between the Amalfi Coast and Sorrento Coast, ideal destination for relaxing and enjoying the unspoilt hospitality of the area.
how to reach us
by car
From the A3 motorway, take the Castellammare di Stabia exit and follow the signs for the Sorrento Peninsula. At the exit of the third tunnel, at the intersection, turn right and continue until you reach the beach of Seiano. Upon reaching the sea, turn left and after a few meters, you will see the facade of Palazzo Murrano in the center of the square. The hotel has a parking area nearby, available for a fee and must be booked in advance.
GPS Coordinates:
40’39’56.25 N
14’-25’-32.30 E
by car
Seiano is served by a train station on the Naples–Sorrento Circumvesuviana line.
From Napoli Centrale station, you can take the Circumvesuviana line towards Sorrento. Trains depart approximately every 40 minutes, and the journey to Seiano takes about 50 minutes. The station is located near the junction for Marina di Aequa.
Please note: from Seiano station, the hotel can only be reached on foot, with a downhill walk of about one kilometer.
If you’re traveling with luggage or prefer a more convenient option, we recommend getting off at Vico Equense station, which is more accessible. From there, the hotel can be easily reached by taxi or local bus.
by plane
The nearest airport is Naples Capodichino.
The most convenient way to reach the hotel is by booking a private transfer — our staff will be happy to assist you with the arrangements.
Alternatively, a regional bus service (available only at certain times of the day) connects the airport to Vico Equense station. From there, the hotel can be easily reached by taxi or local bus.