Lovers Walk

<div><strong>Lovers Walk</strong> (<em>Sentiero degli Innamorati</em> ) -&nbsp; is the only venue right on the sea in Italy, where you can have a fully legal wedding&nbsp; (<em>or symbolic or religious</em>). It is our most popular elopement venue. It is our least expensive; yet, one of our most beautiful locations for small weddings <em>&nbsp;- famous for its legend of the Lovers and the Mermaid.</em> Lovers Walk begins the incomparable&nbsp;<a href="coast_of_maratea.htm">Coast of Maratea</a>&nbsp;- Italy&#39;s Last Hideaway<em>.&nbsp;&nbsp;</em></div> <br /> Optional romantic way to get to Lover&#39;s Walk are: <ul> <li>basic beach boat(s) from&nbsp;the promenade beach in the town of Sapri&nbsp;(up to&nbsp;<em>2 boats each holding up to 20</em>).&nbsp; See info about boat under &quot;Optional Ceremony Fees&quot;&nbsp; on this page.&nbsp; <strong>Note</strong>:&nbsp; the boat owner typically will also include&nbsp;a brief trip along the stunning coast of Maratea.&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> <li><strong><a href="sailboat.htm">A sail boat</a></strong> (<em>holds up to 18</em>) from Maratea -&nbsp; includes a trip along the <a href="coast_of_maratea.htm">Coast of Maratea</a>&nbsp;- Italy&#39;s Last Hideaway,&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br /> <strong>The Legend</strong><br /> Italy is famous for its rivalries - Romeo &amp; Juliet the most famous. The towns of Sapri &amp; Maratea were no exceptions. The Legend of Lovers Walk has it that the young were warned not to &quot;cohort&quot; with others from the rival town. Centuries ago, goes the legend, a young couple, determined to be together forever, met in the path connecting Sapri &amp; Maratea - one of the most beautiful lovers&#39; walk on earth - Traveler Magazine says &quot;Maratea is Heaven - It&#39;s The Amalfi Without The Crowds.... Italy&#39;s Best Kept Secret&quot;. The path meanders through fields of wild flowers and jagged rocks, edged by a blue sea and soaring mountains, etched with ancient Saracen Towers and towering cypress trees. They padlocked themselves to an old iron frame cast from the sea by a violent storm; and, defying elders, family, and jealous friends threw the key far into the sea. To ensure the key would never be found, a beautiful mermaid plucked it from the sea, and lies guard over it, even today, on the nearby Isola dello Scialandro - see deserted mermaid island.<br /> <br /> In 2015,&nbsp; the mayor of Sapri revived the legend. At the end of the ceremony on Lovers Walk, he had Danny &amp; Kristin connect forever a padlock to a bench at waters wedge, and throw the key far into the sea - and watch, hopefully, the mermaid will deliver it back to her deserted island.&nbsp; The mayor and the mermaid hope this padlock and key will not only ensure lasting love; but, will always&nbsp;be there to connect couples, their hearts and souls to the incomparable Sapri and The Coast of Maratea (now quite harmonious) - and the legendary Lovers Walk.<br /> <br /> Ensure an undying love! Continue the legend! And, have that relaxed and memorable wedding with the keys, the padlock &amp; the mermaid.<br /> <br /> <strong>&nbsp;Update:</strong> <ul> <li>&nbsp;In 2015, the town installed a metal tree sculpture for couples to attach their engraved padlocks &quot;in perpetuity&quot;. Blair and Victor of Charleston, SC were the first couple to attach their &quot;undying love&quot; padlock.</li> <li>In 2016, the town council gave Lovers Walk an official street name&nbsp; -&nbsp; &quot;Lovers Walk&quot; with its&nbsp;&nbsp;own street name plate.&nbsp;</li> </ul> <br /> <br /> <strong>Plan B</strong> (in the event of rain) &nbsp;- &nbsp;Ceremony will be in town-hall.&nbsp;