Vico Equense
Campania · Napoli

Vico Equense

20,200 residents · 185,400 within 5 km · 93 m above sea level

73Quality of life
55Infrastruktur
69Economy

What Vico Equense is actually like

Vico Equense, nestled along the stunning Sorrento Peninsula in Campania, is a charming town that offers a blend of authentic Italian culture and modern convenience, making it appealing to expats and retirees. Located a short drive from Naples and the renowned Amalfi Coast, Vico Equense boasts a strategic position that facilitates explorations of this picturesque region. The town is famous for its historical landmarks, such as the imposing Church of Santa Maria del Lauro, and its vibrant local markets that reflect traditional Italian life. While Vico Equense enjoys a commendable walkability score, offering easy access to amenities, potential residents should be aware of the limited healthcare options, ranking below average nationally. Although the nearest beaches are a short distance away, the town’s air quality is relatively good, contributing to a pleasant living environment. Culinary tradition is robust here, with local farms producing exquisite cheeses and wines, enriching an expatriate lifestyle marked by sensory experiences.

How Vico Equense is built

Post-war expanded comune

Pre-war 10%Mid-century 90%
Settlement pattern
Compact
1% of homes scattered in the countryside
In town 99%Dispersed 1%
Condition
79%
Some wear — 21% needs work
Good / excellent 79%Poor / mediocre 21%
Occupancy
81%
Lived-in year-round — 19% holiday or vacant
Main homes 81%Holiday or vacant 19%
Vico EquenseMoianoArola-PreazzanoTiccianoPatiernoMontechiaroBelvedere
Historic coreEstablishedPost-warModernRuralSparsely built

Building age, condition and occupancy from the ISTAT census (2011), by census section. Occupancy is shown as one honest split — the 2011 census does not reliably separate holiday homes from vacant ones.

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