Philosophy with a sea view! In the tranquil Conca dei Marini, not far from Amalfi, the Casetta di Diogene is a real gem. The enchanting maisonette flat with a typical domed ceiling in the Amalfi style is guaranteed to make the hearts of romantics beat faster.

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ENGLISH VERSION
Philosophy and sea view - await you at Casetta di Diogene, a gem at tranquil Conca dei Marini, not far from Amalfi. The charming maisonette flat with its typically Amalfi-style cupola ceiling is sure to fascinate romantics.

The pretty flat is dedicated to Diogenes, the ancient Greek philosopher and pre-Socratic philosopher, whom you will encounter many times during your stay - in the books of the famous Italian writer Luciano De Crescenzo. Daughter Paola and her husband Raffaele have transformed the once abandoned Casetta di Diogene into a real gem and furnished it with plenty of literature by Papa Luciano.

So make yourself comfortable on the deckchair in the gallery area of the flat, enjoy the view of the deep blue outside the window and immerse yourself in the life and teachings of Diogenes & Co.

ALSO SPEAK BELLAVISTA
A "bella vista" awaits you both from the flat and on the furnished and partly covered terrace, which is located a few steps below the flat. The view may now be somewhat restricted by the growing vegetation.

COMPLETELY RENOVATED WITH ELEGANCE AND STYLE
The interior of Casetta di Diogene has been designed to be small, refined and very individual. A gallery floor was installed to create more space. This allowed the sleeping and living areas to be separated.

A narrow spiral staircase leads to the gallery area with double bed and air conditioning (hot/cold). Paola has set up a small reading corner here with a deckchair, bookshelf and reading lamp.

The living area is stylishly designed with many small, loving details. It is equipped with a sofa bed for a 3rd person.

In the kitchenette, where you will of course find ceramic crockery from Vietri sul Mare, the worktop and extractor bonnet are made entirely by hand from modern concrete and are a real eye-catcher against the bright, high walls. The old wooden table blends in perfectly with the modern ambience of the holiday flat.

The view of the sea and the church of Concas, built against a rock face, is particularly beautiful and can be enjoyed with your morning coffee.

Under the sleeping gallery is the bathroom, which is characterised by a brick pointed arch above the WC and bidet and the striking tiles. A brick shower cubicle and a washing machine have also found their place in the small bathroom of the Diogenes.

"TIME AND HAPPINESS"
This is the title of one of De Crescenzo's books. This could also be the motto of your holiday at Casetta di Diogene. You will certainly not be short of moments of happiness and wow-effects at the sight of the magnificent coastal landscape between Positano and Vietri sul Mare.

For some, the path to the beach at Conca dei Marini is a luxury, for others a sporting challenge. You can reach it on foot via idyllic steps (approx. 600 steps).

A shopping centre, bars, the restaurant La Bontà del Capo and the trattoria-pizzeria La Piazza are just 300 m away on foot. At Bontà del Capo, you also have the opportunity to take part in a guided lemon tour every day (except Sundays) and immerse yourself in the culinary traditions of your holiday region.

If you would like to do without a car completely or partially, we have a special tip for you: In Via Roma, you will find a scooter and bike hire service. The vehicles can even be hired by the hour.
In addition, the towns of Amalfi, Positano, Praiano, Ravello and Sorrento are easy to reach by public transport.

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ENGLISH VERSION
The lovely flat is dedicated to Diogenes, the ancient Greek, pre-Socratic philosopher, whom you will 'meet' more than once during your stay - in the books of renowned Italian author Luciano De Crescenzo. His daughter Paola and her husband Raffaele have not only turned once deserted Casetta di Diogene into a real gem, they have also furnished it with a lot of papa Luciano's writings.

THUS SPAKE BELLAVISTA
So, make yourself comfortable in the reading corner in the flat's gallery, dive a bit into the life and teachings of Diogenes & Co. and in between let your gaze wander out through the window onto the deep blue of the sea.

A bella vista also awaits you on the furnished and partly roofed terrace a few steps below the flat. As the plants and trees have meanwhile grown, the view might be somewhat restricted.

COMPLETELY RENOVATED - WITH ELEGANZA AND STYLE
The inside of Casetta di Diogene can be described as small, fine and quite individual in design and layout. The gallery was installed to gain more space and to separate the sleeping and living areas.
A narrow spiral staircase runs up to the gallery with double bed and air conditioning (warm/cold). There's also a small reading corner with comfortable chair, book shelf and reading lamp.

The flat's living area has been designed with style and a love for detail. Furnishing includes a sofa bed (3rd person), TV, WiFi, dining furniture and a kitchenette (incl. refrigerator, gas stove, mini oven), where you of course find crockery from Vietri sul Mare. The kitchenette's hand-crafted worktop and range hood made of a modern kind of cement contrast with the bright, high walls and catch your eye immediately. The old wooden table fits well with the flat's modern ambience.
Beautiful to behold right in the morning with your first cup of coffee - the view of the sea and of Conca's church built onto a rock face.

In the bathroom below the sleeping gallery, the recess in form of a pointed arch above WC/bidet and the striking tiles are quite remarkable. A masonry shower cubicle and a washing machine have also been fitted into the small bathroom of Diogenes.

Note concerning the parking situation: Casetta di Diogene is located in a traffic-calmed zone, for which guests will receive an access permit and where a few chargeable public parking spaces are available. On request, a private parking space (extra charge) near Ristorante Bontà del Capo can be reserved in advance. The accommodation is not directly accessible by car!

IL TEMPO E LA FELICITÀ (TIME AND HAPPINESS)
That's the title of one of De Crescenzo's books and it could be the motto for your holidays at Casetta di Diogene. Given the terrific coastal landscape between Positano and Vietri sul Mare, moments of joy and of being wowed will be aplenty.

They are physically challenging, but if you are fit enough you might give them a try: the idyllic stepped paths (ca. 600 steps) you can walk along to the beach of Conca dei Marini.
A shopping facility, bars, restaurant La Bontà del Capo and trattoria-pizzeria La Piazza are about 300 metres from the accommodation. At Bontà del Capo, you can take part in a guided Lemon Tour (not on Sundays) and 'dive into' the culinary traditions of your holiday region.

A tip for those who want to make do (at least partly) without a car: the scooter and bike hire in Via Roma. The vehicles can also be rented by the hour.
The towns of Amalfi, Positano, Praiano, Ravello and Sorrento are easy to reach by public means of transportation.

Notes regarding parking: The Casetta is situated in a restricted traffic zone, for which guests are given a permit. There are a few public car parks available for a fee. A private paid car park at the Ristorante Bontà del Capo can be reserved in advance on request. The Casetta is not directly accessible by car!

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Deposit: 150 euros - to be paid on arrival on site.
Tourist tax to be paid on site: € 1 per person per day; for guests aged 12 and over. (without guarantee)
Private car park on request: 20 Euro/day
Arrival/check-in: 3.00 pm to 7.00 pm. For check-in after 7.00 pm, fees payable on site will be charged:
- 7.00 pm - 8.00 pm: € 30
- 8.00 pm - 9.00 pm: € 40
- 9.00 pm - 11.00 pm: € 50
Departure/Check-Out: until 10.00 am. For check-out before 08.00 a.m. a fee of € 20 may be charged.

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GENERAL INFORMATION
Bed linen & towels and use of air conditioning included
Deposit: € 150 - due upon arrival
Visitor's tax to be paid on site: € 1 /person per day; charged as of age 12 (no responsibility taken)
Private parking on request: € 20 /day
Check-in: 15.00 h to 19.00 h - For check-in after 19.00 h, fees fall due on site:
- 19.00 h - 20.00 h: € 30
- 20.00 h - 21.00 h: € 40
- 21.00 h - 23.00 h: € 50
Check-out: by 10.00 h - For check-out before 08.00 h a fee of € 20 may be charged.