Blog - Le Piracante

September and October in Caiazzo: grape harvest, olive picking and creative encounters in the countryside

Posted on 3 September 2026 by Rossella

The slow time of autumn arriving It's September: the light turns lower and golden, the air is cooler, the leaves are starting to turn shades of orange. This is one of the most beautiful times of year to come and visit us, here among Caiazzo and its hills. The first autumn fruits and the newContinua a leggere →

The Art of Slowing Down and Letting Go

Posted on 30 July 2026 by Rossella

Summer is a good time to begin something new. The days are longer, the weather is warm, and the desire to take a break from work becomes stronger — whether that time off is written into a contract or simply a choice you decide to make for yourself. You might choose a seaside holiday, finallyContinua a leggere →

Summer in the Alto Casertano: Between Cool Hills and the Rhythm of Traditions

Posted on 18 July 2026 by Rossella

We are in the height of summer, it’s warm, and the towns are bustling—does it really make sense to stay in the countryside? Absolutely, yes! Every season has its own unique treasures, its own pace, and its own charms. Summer at Le Piracante is undoubtedly a time perfectly suited for pausing and resting, but itContinua a leggere →

The scents of summer in Alta Campania. Three slow days among fields, villages and mountains.

Posted on 10 June 2026 by Rossella

Let me tell you about late spring here in Alta Campania — June — while I sit in the garden sipping a cold lemonade, listening to the birds singing and now and then the voice of a gentle breeze moving through the air. It is not the full heat of July — every moment ofContinua a leggere →

Being, not appearing. Living a place instead of using it.

Posted on 30 May 202631 May 2026 by Rossella

Gatto tra la lavanda in fiore a Le Piracante, B&B rurale a Caiazzo, Alta Campania Cat among lavender at Le Piracante, rural B&B in Caiazzo, Alta Campania, Italy

There is a word that comes up often when talking about places like this. A word used so many times it has almost lost its meaning: authentic. Authentic resorts. Authentic experiences. Authentic flavours. Authentic travel. Everything authentic, everything packaged, everything for sale. And underneath, often, nothing — or worse, the life, the traditions, the historyContinua a leggere →

On the Pallagrello Hills — A Slow Itinerary Through Wine, Villages and Nature in Alta Campania

Posted on 11 May 202613 May 2026 by Rossella

Some kinds of travel can't be measured in kilometres covered or attractions ticked off a list. It's that slow journey where you wake up without rushing, with a good breakfast waiting for you and a window that opens onto the countryside. That's exactly what happens when you arrive at Le Piracante, our charming B&B onContinua a leggere →

Beyond the Hustle: Why Staying at Le Piracante is the “Luxury” You Deserve

Posted on 29 April 202630 April 2026 by Rossella

There is a moment during a trip when your eyes are full of beauty, but your mind starts to feel a bit crowded. It happens when you let yourself be enchanted by the spectacular curves of the Amalfi Coast, the intense colors of Cilento, or after crossing the endless landscapes of Puglia. These are wonderfulContinua a leggere →

The Art of Listening: Finding Yourself Through Drawing at Le Piracante

Posted on 26 April 202626 April 2026 by Rossella

Disegno di un mandala sulle colline di caiazzo

t is springtime, and there are moments here in our garden, nestled in the hills of Caiazzo, where time seems to stand still. The rustling of the trees and the silence of nature cease to be mere background noise and become a guide. A deep breath, a relaxed gaze, and an open mind. In thisContinua a leggere →

Spring is in the Air at RuralArtLab

Posted on 15 April 202617 May 2026 by Rossella

RuralArtLab: A Springtime Delight! Le Piracante is a corner of the rural world where it is possible to experience a slow pace and season it with regenerating rest, the taste of a km0 breakfast, the beauty of nature, and encounter the creative spirit that lives in almost every corner of this small bucolic world. AContinua a leggere →

What to know before booking at Le Piracante

Posted on 24 March 20263 April 2026 by Rossella

Things you may want to know about Le Piracante (and why it matters) When looking for a place to stay in Caiazzo, you can choose among different types of accommodation and different areas of the territory. Le Piracante is a slightly different choice, and I’ll explain why. Ours is a true guest home, within aContinua a leggere →