Overview
Castellammare di Stabia is a town in Italy, set on or near the coast.
Its population is roughly 66,000 and it hugs the shoreline at low elevation.
It lies in the northern hemisphere, in Europe.
The nearest airport is Naples International Airport (NAP), about 26 km away.
Key facts
| Country | Italy |
|---|---|
| Population | 66,164 |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Elevation | 6 m |
| Nearest airport | Naples International Airport (NAP), 26 km |
| Currency | EUR |
Where Castellammare di Stabia is
Castellammare di Stabia sits on the coast in Italy, in the northern part of Europe.
Naples lies about 25 km to the north-west, Salerno lies about 26 km to the east and Battipaglia lies about 43 km to the east.
Getting there
Most visitors arrive by air. Naples International Airport (NAP) is the closest airport, about 26 km from Castellammare di Stabia.
Alternative gateways include Salerno Costa d'Amalfi Airport (QSR, 37 km); Foggia Gino Lisa Airport (FOG, 120 km).
Being on the coast, it can also be reached by sea, and it is a natural stop on a coastal or island route.
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Getting around
The town is easy to cover on foot, with taxis handy for longer hops or reaching nearby spots.
Best time to visit
The climate here is broadly temperate (northern hemisphere): four clear seasons, with warm summers and cool-to-cold winters.
For most visitors the shoulder seasons — roughly April to June and September to October — offer warm-enough weather without the peak-summer crowds, while high summer (June to August) is busiest.
Being on the water softens the extremes compared with places inland.
Reasons to visit
A few reasons Castellammare di Stabia is worth your time: a coastal setting, with the sea close at hand; a handy base for the surrounding area, with several places within day-trip reach; straightforward access by air through NAP.
Day trips & nearby
Castellammare di Stabia works well as a base. Within about 43 km you can reach Naples (25 km to the north-west); Salerno (26 km to the east); Battipaglia (43 km to the east); Cava Dè Tirreni (19 km to the east); Scafati (8 km to the north-east).
Good to know
The currency is the EUR (Euro).
The main languages spoken are Italian, German, French.
Clocks run on Europe/Rome time.
Traffic drives on the right.
How long to stay
Plan on 3–5 days here; that suits most visitors on a first trip.
Journeys through here
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Common questions
- What is the nearest airport to Castellammare di Stabia?
- Naples International Airport (NAP) is the closest airport, about 26 km away.
- When is the best time to visit Castellammare di Stabia?
- Late spring to early autumn is usually the most reliable window.
- What is near Castellammare di Stabia?
- Naples is one of the closest places, about 25 km away, with others within day-trip range.
- Which country is Castellammare di Stabia in?
- Castellammare di Stabia is in Italy.
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Sources & method
- GeoNames — population · retrieved 2026-09-18
- OurAirports (derived) — nearestAirports · retrieved 2026-09-18
- Imagery — Wikimedia Commons
Data compiled 2026-09-18 · editorial checks: passed. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.