Castellammare di Stabia for families

Hey Rider Family!

If you're here, it means you’re looking for a place that can make your children’s eyes shine while also giving you adults that magical feeling only a day filled with wonder and good food can offer.
So let’s dive into Castellammare di Stabia, a city that’s far more than just a simple stop.
Here, every street smells like the sea, every story rises from the past, and every new discovery becomes a little family memory that stays with you.

Are you ready for day of discoveries, wonder and good food—designed for families who travel with heart?

Arriving in Castellammare

Arriving by sea is already an experience your children won’t forget.
The ferry slows down, the port comes into view, and suddenly the magic begins:
“Muuum, look! Is that a volcano???”
“And look at all the colors on those houses!”

Disembarking is a moment full of excitement: the soft wind, the salty smell in the air, the boats rocking gently in the harbour.
And while the little ones point at everything that catches their attention, you breathe in that unmistakable feeling of a beautiful, simple day, made to be lived together.

The first stop feels almost mandatory… because it actually is.
Here, making biscuits is an art, and starting the day with a warm coffee and a fragrant, delicious cookie is simply unbeatable.

It’s the perfect fuel to start your adventure—actually, to start it with a smile.

Villa Arianna in Castellammare
Where kids become explorers of the past

Just a 10-minute taxi ride from the port, Villa Arianna lies along Castellammare’s charming “Archaeological Walkway.”
Even the name promises adventure.
Here, you don’t “study” history, you live it.
The Roman villas are vast, bright, and filled with colorful frescoes that look as if they were painted yesterday. The children step inside and immediately begin their detective work:
“Did an emperor live here?”
“What was this room for? And what does this drawing mean?”
You watch them and think: yes, history can really be beautiful. The villas are peaceful, quiet, and never crowded, perfect for walking at your own pace. It’s a light, curious visit that sparks children’s imagination… and relaxes the grown-ups.

From Villa Arianna to the Valle dei Mulini…
all the way to Gragnano pasta

Just a few minutes by taxi and you’ll feel as if you’ve stepped straight into a storybook: the Valle dei Mulini, the Valley of the Mills.
The soft sound of flowing water follows your steps as you walk through this small green canyon, where ancient stories and sparkling waterfalls come to life.
The children lean in, curious, listening to the tales of the 13th-century mills: “Wait… the water made everything spin???” And while they look at the hydraulic wheel of the Lo Monaco Mill, you’ll realise they are learning without even noticing. The mill looks like a tiny castle, thick walls, a water tower, stones that whisper stories. Then comes the moment everyone waits for: the visit to an authentic IGP-certified Gragnano Pasta Factory.
Children’s eyes grow wide when they see: the bronze dies shaping the pasta, the long corridors where it dries slowly, the chefs kneading dough and explaining each step with care. And when the tasting begins, it always happens: “This is the BEST pasta ever!”And maybe… they’re right. Because everything here is simple, genuine, made with heart.

Return to Castellammare
Lungomare Garibaldi

After so many discoveries and little adventures, it’s time for a moment of pure lightness. The seafront is perfect for this: an open space where kids can run freely, the sea in front of you, Mount Vesuvius standing guard like a gentle giant… and a fresh gelato that tastes like summer. It’s the kind of break that feels good to everyone: grown-ups catch their breath, children release the last bit of energy, and the whole day settles sweetly into your heart.
The last part of the day is quiet and calm. You head back toward the port area, where everything is comfortable and close by: benches, cafés, shaded corners. The ferry is about to arrive, and you enjoy those precious minutes with no rush, no schedules, just a family feeling good together.