Villas in Valva
Valva suits a quiet mountain stay in the upper Sele valley, below Monte Eremita and Monte Marzano, with the Villa d'Ayala park in town. Choice is very small and homes sleep four. It is a farming town in the Lucanian Apennines, about 45 minutes' drive from Salerno.
- Villas
- 1
- From, per week
- £354
About Valva
Valva is a small town of about 1,500 people on the left side of the upper Sele valley, at the foot of Monte Eremita and Monte Marzano. It was struck by the Irpinia earthquake of 23 November 1980 and has since been rebuilt, while the ruins of Valva Vecchia remain. The main sight is Villa d'Ayala, a park of about 17 hectares with statues and a castle, where the composer Giacinto Scelsi grew up. Evenings are very quiet. Homes here sleep four and have air conditioning.
Is Valva right for you?
- Best for
- Couples or small families after mountain quiet and a historic garden
- Not for you if
- You want beaches, nightlife or a wide choice of homes.
Near Valva
Monte Eremita
Peak of 1,579 m rising above Valva, paired with neighbouring Monte Marzano at 1,527 m.
Salerno
City about 45 minutes away by car; trains from Salerno to Eboli connect with the 5250 bus to Valva.
Getting to Valva
Naples Airport is about an hour and a half by car. Public transport is slow: from Salerno, take the train to Eboli and the 5250 bus on to Valva, around two and a quarter hours. Hire a car.
Villas in Valva
2-Bedroom Home, Valva
Valva, Cilento, Italy
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per nightValva villa holidays: questions answered
Where exactly is Valva?
In the province of Salerno, on the left side of the upper Sele valley at the foot of Monte Eremita and Monte Marzano. It belongs to the Tanagro, Alto e Medio Sele mountain community, so expect mountain country rather than a coast.
What is Villa d'Ayala in Valva?
It is the park and castle of the d'Ayala-Valva family, about 17 hectares with statues, where the composer Giacinto Scelsi grew up. It now belongs to the Sovereign Military Order of Malta, so check access before visiting.
How do you get to Valva from Naples airport?
Driving is quickest, at about an hour and a half. By bus and train it takes well over three hours with a change at Eboli or Fisciano, so a hire car makes far more sense.
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Written by the TrustedVillas team. Last reviewed October 2026.
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