Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
A hill village on the Sorrentine Peninsula with views over two gulfs, Capri and the Li Galli islets, and marked paths to Crapolla bay.
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Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi is a hill village on the Sorrentine Peninsula in the Province of Naples, and the largest of the hamlets that belong to Massa Lubrense. Its name means upon two gulfs, and the setting explains it: the village sits between the Gulf of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno. The Benedictine nuns’ monastery on Il Deserto, near the village centre, gives views of both gulfs and over Sorrento. The village lies on the lower slopes of the Monti Lattari, fairly close to the Amalfi Coast.
The village church, Santa Maria delle Grazie, has a 1600s altar of mother-of-pearl and lapis lazuli by Dionisio Lazzari. The hill above, Monte Sireniano, is linked to a cult of the sirens and an ancient temple, and Greek settlers built a necropolis there. Below the village, Crapolla is a natural fjord, reached by boat or by a long footpath of hundreds of steps. Sorrento is about 6 km away, Positano about 17 km and Naples about 57 km.
Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi in five
- Take the bus from SorrentoLocal buses climb from Sorrento to the village in about half an hour, so a half-day trip is easy. Check the timetable and the last return, since services thin out on evenings and Sundays.Sorrento
- Go up for the view of both gulfsA convent above the village looks over the Bay of Naples and the Gulf of Salerno at once. Check its opening hours before you make the climb, since access can change.Sorrento Peninsula
- Walk down to the coastPaths lead from the hills to Marina del Cantone and toward Punta Campanella, the tip of the peninsula. They are steep and have little shade, so start early and carry water.Massa Lubrense
- Choose it over Capri for a calm dayCapri is a short ferry from the area but busy in season. The hill villages offer food and views without the boats and crowds.Capri
Things to do in Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
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Need to know
- Airport
- Naples (NAP), about 1 to 1.5 hours by road
- Getting there
- Train to Sorrento, then local bus or taxi
- Getting around
- On foot; buses to Sorrento and the coast
- Best base
- In the village for quiet; Sorrento for connections
- Time needed
- Half a day, or 1 night
Weather by month
- Rainy days
- Best
- Good
- Mixed
- Poor
- JanuaryRain14 rainy daysHigh13°Low10°Quiet, coolJanuaryRain
Poor
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 154 mm
- Rainy days
- 14
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, cool
- FebruaryPartly cloudy11 rainy daysHigh13°Low10°Quiet, coolFebruaryPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 13°
- Low
- 10°
- Precipitation
- 115 mm
- Rainy days
- 11
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, cool
- MarchPartly cloudy12 rainy daysHigh14°Low11°Spring startsMarchPartly cloudy
Mixed
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 110 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Spring starts
- AprilPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh16°Low13°Mild, walkableAprilPartly cloudy
Good
- High
- 16°
- Low
- 13°
- Precipitation
- 58 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, walkable
- MayClear9 rainy daysHigh19°Low16°Warm, greenMayClear
Good
- High
- 19°
- Low
- 16°
- Precipitation
- 75 mm
- Rainy days
- 9
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, green
- JuneClear4 rainy daysHigh24°Low21°Warm, long daysJuneClear
Best
- High
- 24°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 24 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, long days
- JulyClear2 rainy daysHigh27°Low24°Hot, busyJulyClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 14 mm
- Rainy days
- 2
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Hot, busy
- AugustClear4 rainy daysHigh27°Low24°Peak crowdsAugustClear
Best
- High
- 27°
- Low
- 24°
- Precipitation
- 23 mm
- Rainy days
- 4
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Peak crowds
- SeptemberClear8 rainy daysHigh25°Low21°Warm, calmerSeptemberClear
Best
- High
- 25°
- Low
- 21°
- Precipitation
- 114 mm
- Rainy days
- 8
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Warm, calmer
- OctoberClear10 rainy daysHigh21°Low18°Mild, quietOctoberClear
Good
- High
- 21°
- Low
- 18°
- Precipitation
- 119 mm
- Rainy days
- 10
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Mild, quiet
- NovemberRain17 rainy daysHigh18°Low15°Rain, closuresNovemberRain
Poor
- High
- 18°
- Low
- 15°
- Precipitation
- 283 mm
- Rainy days
- 17
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Rain, closures
- DecemberRain12 rainy daysHigh14°Low11°Quiet, coldDecemberRain
Poor
- High
- 14°
- Low
- 11°
- Precipitation
- 174 mm
- Rainy days
- 12
- Snowy days
- 0
- Days with storms
- 0
Quiet, cold
Average daily high and low in Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.
Right now in Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
Local time, today's weather and the exchange rate, refreshed through the day.
15
- Feels like
- 12°
- Humidity
- 73%
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- Chance of rain
- 23%
Sorrento
03:03 AM
Tuesday, November 3
- Today18°14°23%Tuesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 23%.
- Wed18°14°0%Wednesday: Cloudy. High 18°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 0%.
- Thu19°15°43%Thursday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 43%.
- Fri16°15°53%Friday: Rain. High 16°, Low 15°. Chance of rain 53%.
- Sat17°14°46%Saturday: Rain. High 17°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 46%.
- Sun16°14°30%Sunday: Cloudy. High 16°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 30%.
- Mon19°14°30%Monday: Cloudy. High 19°, Low 14°. Chance of rain 30%.
Updated 01:45 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com
What's on in Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
Concerts, festivals and big events in and around the city
Events calendarEvery year
- Jun–JulNapoli Teatro Festival ItaliaNaples, a day trip
- SepFesta di PiedigrottaNaples, a day trip
Day trips by train
Before you go to Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
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Rules for Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi, checked
- Most non-EU visitors can stay up to 90 days in any 180-day period across the Schengen area. Check entry rules on the Italian visa site before you book.Source
- Dial 112 for police, fire or an ambulance anywhere in Italy.
- Cover shoulders and knees before entering Santa Maria delle Grazie and other churches in the village.
- Check with the Italian Ministry of Culture before you buy antiques, since many cultural objects need an export licence to leave Italy.
Plan around Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi
Regions, cities and the rules every visitor needs
Read the guideSorrentoThe resort town and rail terminus below
Read the guideMassa LubrenseFishing villages and coves on the south coast
Read the guideSorrento PeninsulaLemon groves, villages and the coast road
Read the guideCapriThe island a short ferry ride away
Read the guidePositanoThe cliff village across the hills
Read the guideProcidaA quieter Bay of Naples island reached from Naples
Read the guideSant’Agata sui Due Golfi FAQ
Is Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi worth visiting?
Yes, if you want a quiet village, a view of two gulfs and hill walks. It has few formal sights, so it works best as a half-day trip or a night away from Sorrento's crowds.
How do you get to Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi from Sorrento?
By local bus in about half an hour, or by taxi. There is no train, so take the train to Sorrento first, then the bus. Check the timetable and the last bus back before you plan an evening.
Why is it called the village of two gulfs?
From the higher parts of the village you can see the Bay of Naples to the north and the Gulf of Salerno to the south, a view that few places on the peninsula share.
How many days do you need in Sant’Agata sui Due Golfi?
A half day covers the village and a short walk. Stay a night if you plan to hike to the coast or want a quiet dinner, and add a second night only for long trail days.
Is Sant’Agata a good base for the Sorrento Peninsula?
For quiet and walking, yes. For ferries, trains and nightlife, Sorrento is better placed. Many travelers sleep in Sorrento and visit Sant’Agata by bus.