While travelling to Sicily with friends on the Amalfi coastal highway we decided to stop in the early afternoon and stay at one of the B & Bs in Praia A Mare and by chance we Hit the Jack Pot! Since we weretravelling in the off season most restaurants and B & B's were closed. We stopped and talked with... More

My wife and I were traveling with another couple by car on our way to Sicily. At about 4:00 PM one of the ladies began to feel ill from motion sickness, so we got off the Autostrada and entered Praia a Mare. Since it was off season in October, we could not find a Hotel that was open, but a... More

My wife & I stayed for 6 nights at Al Vecchio Pioppo at the beginning of September. We were met by the friendly Gaetano at the train station and taken for an espresso by our host. The B & B is well located in the center & a very short walk from the beach. All of the guest house is... More

My family and I stayed at Al Vecchio Pioppo on Sept.1st, we were greeted by our host Gaetano; Gaetano was very helpful in offering to take us around Dino island, provided information on must see places in Calabria, we were also invited to his home to an excellent dinner prepared by his charming and talented wife Antonella: Best dinner we... More

My husband and I stayed at Al Vecchio Pioppo for 5 nights the last week in May. The room was very nice and comfortable. The location is close to the beach, stores, restaurants, and train station. Gaetano gave us information about other towns nearby to visit and what to see and do in those towns. He was always willing to... More

We stopped over in Praia a Mare on our way down to Sicily, just one night; the reviews on Tripadvisor had drawn us to this B&B and we were not disappointed. My husband normally does not like B&B's but this was different; we arrived late in the afternoon with no open restaurants and were offered by Gaetano to have Antonella... More

I had a great time staying at Al Vecchio Pioppo! The Calabrese family treated me like one of their own, and took time to show me around the area. They were very accommodating and were so enjoyable to be around. The location of the B&B is also very convenient, close to the super market and the beach. Praia is such... More

My family and I stayed at Al Vecchio Pioppo for two nights in September 2011. The B and B is very central, right on the main street of Praia a Mare, and steps from the beautiful beach. There is plenty of free street parking right outside the B and B. There are plenty of shops, bars, and gelaterie (ice cream... More

I must say that i was was pleasently surprised from this B&B ! Very clean , comfortable rooms and excellent hospitality! The location is prime spot right in center city and great atmosphere and people. Myself and family enjoyed our one night stay a lot. I would reccomend it again and again and will return next fall for weekend.