On the Amalfi Coast, on the edge of the Ieranto Nature Reserve managed by the FAI (Italian Environment Fund), in one of the Mediterranean’s most extraordinary landscapes, Ecoluxury applies its standards of conservation-focused restoration, environmental protection and sustainable management to an old farmhouse situated some 300 metres above sea level, overlooking the Bay of Ieranto.
A marine protected area and FAI property, Ieranto is the legendary land of the Sirens described in the Odyssey, nestled between Positano and Capri and dominated by Mount San Costanzo. A place of exceptional natural and cultural value, accessible only via a path requiring a fifteen-minute walk, which preserves its authenticity and exclusive character.
The Ecoluxury project involves the restoration of the entire complex in accordance with strictly conservation-oriented criteria, including the reinstatement of the historic use of the terraces, water collection in the ancient cisterns, and the protection of endemic plant species. Impressive terraces supported by dry-stone walls stretch around the property; these are a testament to centuries-old craftsmanship recognised by UNESCO as intangible cultural heritage and restored by local craftsmen.
The initiative forms part of a wider programme to promote the local area, contributing to the preservation of the landscape and the restoration of a fragile and precious ecosystem. The BBC’s recent recognition of Ieranto Bay as one of the world’s marine wonders confirms the importance of this natural heritage and the effectiveness of the measures taken to protect it.
In this unique setting, steeped in history, myth and nature, Ecoluxury promotes a model that transforms tourism into a tool for environmental regeneration, cultural enrichment and awareness, offering an authentic experience reserved for those seeking places that are still unspoilt and deeply connected to their own identity.
