The Balconcino guides
Guides to Irpinia, from Prata
Itineraries, wineries, sanctuaries and practical tips written by people who live here: verified distances, no promises, a few useful addresses.
Six short guides to plan your stay: what to see in three days, the Greco di Tufo wineries, how to get up to Montevergine, why sleep in a village twelve kilometres from Avellino, a weekend from Naples and our Prata. At the end, the questions we are asked most often.
Irpinia in three days, starting from Prata
Three days by car between Greco di Tufo, Montevergine, Avellino, Taurasi and Benevento, with a fourth day for those who stay longer.
ReadThe Greco di Tufo wineries to visit
Twelve wineries in Tufo, Santa Paolina, Montefusco and nearby, 5–20 km from the house, with how to visit each.
ReadMontevergine from Prata
By car, by funicular from Mercogliano or along the Partenio trails: how to reach the sanctuary at 1,270 metres and what to see.
ReadWhere to stay near Avellino: a village twelve kilometres away
A whole home in a village 12 km from the centre of Avellino: free parking, quiet, a kitchen, and the city in 18 minutes.
ReadA weekend in Irpinia from Naples
From Naples to Prata in an hour on the A16: a typical Friday–Sunday, and Naples and Pompeii in a day for those sleeping here.
ReadPrata di Principato Ultra: what to see
The Basilica dell’Annunziata reopened in 2026, the Oratory, the palaces, the feasts and the walks of the village where the house is.
ReadFrequently asked questions
Parking, check-in, Wi-Fi, pets, ID documents, payment: practical answers before you book.
ReadSee you in the square
Sleep in Prata
Il Balconcino in Piazza is a studio for two in the centre of the village: a quiet base for everything you have just read.