Wellness Wave Festival
Wellness, inclusivity, and sustainability between Vietri sul Mare and Salerno
About Wellness Wave
A widespread festival overlooking the gulf
The Wellness Wave Festival was born in May 2026 between the municipality of Vietri sul Mare and the city of Salerno, in Campania, standing as the first Mediterranean festival entirely dedicated to wellness, inclusivity, and sustainability. The event is promoted by the association Lila Marga ASD PS ETS under the direction of Eliana Andreozzi, supported by local organizational partners such as Estrema Srl and DonKey Travel.
The chosen format is that of a widespread festival: rather than concentrating the public in a single space, activities are distributed between the municipal villa, mountain trails, the marine area, and various private facilities in the two towns. This choice is explicitly linked to slow tourism, aiming to avoid overcrowding and offer visitors a different pace, more respectful of the locations and the people who live there.
Villa Comunale, the symbolic heart
The nerve center of the festival is the Villa Comunale of Vietri sul Mare, on Via Enrico de Marini, a green terrace overlooking the Gulf of Salerno. From here, the proposals radiate out, taking participants to the beach, on sailboats, along the trails of Monte San Liberatore, and across the scenic paths that mark the beginning of the Amalfi Coast.
What to do at the festival
The schedule alternates physical practice, self-care, culture, and conviviality. Experiences proposed in the first edition include:
- Yoga and yoga therapy: sunrise classes, thematic sessions, insights into trauma-sensitive yoga and Ayurvedic techniques;
- Meditation and mindfulness: sunset meditations, singing bowls and sound baths, sharing circles;
- Nature and gentle sports: trekking, climbing, cycling excursions along the coast, sailing therapy in the open sea;
- Creative workshops: pottery and clay working — a hallmark tradition of Vietri —, painting, photography for wellness, puppet theater;
- Mindful eating: plant-based cooking masterclasses, tea tastings, meetings with nutritionists and chefs;
- Conferences: yoga therapy, «Nourishing Life» and «Landscapes of the Soul», with Italian and international speakers;
- Activities for children and families, designed to keep the festival accessible to all ages.
A concept of wellness that is not just individual
The project explicitly draws on the goals of the United Nations 2030 Agenda: health and well-being, sustainable cities and communities, and the reduction of inequalities. Hence the focus on inclusion, with proposals designed even for those with no experience in holistic practices, and on sustainability, reflected in both organizational choices and the content of the meetings.
Vietri sul Mare, the gateway to the Coast
Vietri sul Mare, in the province of Salerno, is the first village on the Amalfi Coast for those arriving from the east and is world-famous for its artistic ceramics, recognized as a traditional local production. The majolica domes, the workshops in the center, and the Marina di Vietri provide a natural backdrop for a festival that has chosen the beauty of the landscape as its primary tool for healing.
Who is it for?
The Wellness Wave Festival speaks to yoga and meditation practitioners, but also to those simply looking for four different days: hikers, natural cuisine enthusiasts, families, and those curious about holistic disciplines. The organizers have announced their intention to make the event annual, with May 21st — World Meditation Day — as the symbolic opening date, accompanied by monthly thematic events.
Wellness Wave — edition 2026
The first edition
The Wellness Wave Festival debuted from May 21 to 24, 2026 between Vietri sul Mare and Salerno, with long days (roughly from 7 am to 10 pm) and activities distributed across multiple locations. The event, promoted by Lila Marga ASD PS ETS and directed by Eliana Andreozzi, was presented on May 15, 2026, at a press conference at the Confindustria Salerno headquarters.
Highlights
Three conferences punctuated the cultural program: one dedicated to yoga therapy, one titled «Nourishing Life» on mindful eating, and a third, «Landscapes of the Soul», on building one's inner landscapes. Around these, over ten yoga teachers, holistic practitioners, naturopaths, chefs, and artists guided practices, workshops, and excursions.
A positive outcome
The widespread format, with mostly limited-capacity events, worked well: good participation from both adults and children and strong involvement from the local Salernitan business and association network. At the end, the organizers announced their intention to make the festival annual, keeping May 21st as the opening date and adding thematic appointments on the 21st of each month.
Programme Wellness Wave 2026
Thursday, May 21 — World Meditation Day
- Inaugural conference on yoga therapy and therapeutic applications of yoga
- Sunset meditations
- Collective creation of mandalas on the beach
- Experiential music to close the day
Friday, May 22 and Saturday, May 23
- Yoga classes for all levels and mindfulness sessions
- Trekking on the Amalfi Coast and on Monte San Liberatore; climbing
- Sailing therapy in the Gulf of Salerno
- Plant-based cooking masterclasses and tea tastings
- Ayurveda masterclass, holistic treatments and massages, sound baths
- Creative workshops: clay and pottery, painting, photography for wellness
- Puppet theater and activities for children
- Conferences «Nourishing Life» and «Landscapes of the Soul», with meetings on nutrition, neuroscience, and sustainability
Sunday, May 24
- Sunrise yoga
- Cycling excursion along the coast
- Sound healing session
- Final sharing circle to close the festival
Events took place between the Villa Comunale of Vietri sul Mare, beaches and the marine area, mountain trails, and private facilities in Vietri sul Mare and Salerno. Almost all activities had limited capacity and required mandatory booking.
Highlights Wellness Wave 2026
- First edition ever: the first Mediterranean festival dedicated to wellness, inclusivity, and sustainability
- Opening on May 21, World Meditation Day
- Villa Comunale of Vietri sul Mare as the symbolic heart, with a view of the Gulf of Salerno
- Three thematic conferences: yoga therapy, «Nourishing Life», «Landscapes of the Soul»
- Guests and teachers including Amadio Bianchi, Maria Chiara Mascia, Franco Di Domenico, Giusy Ledda, and Eliana Andreozzi
- Sailing therapy, trekking on the Lattari Mountains, and cycling on the Amalfi Coast
- Clay and pottery workshops, in dialogue with the Vietri tradition
- Program for children and families, puppet theater
- Widespread festival model, inspired by the 2030 Agenda goals
Prices Wellness Wave 2026
Practical information — Wellness Wave
How to get there
By train: Salerno station, served by high-speed rail, then local bus or taxi to Vietri sul Mare (about 10 minutes).
By car: Take the Vietri sul Mare exit on the A3 Naples-Salerno motorway. The center has limited parking: park-and-ride lots and walking are recommended.
By plane: Salerno-Costa d'Amalfi Airport or Naples-Capodichino Airport.
By boat: During the summer season, maritime connections are available from the Manfredi pier in Salerno towards the Coast.
Where it takes place
The heart of the festival is the Villa Comunale of Vietri sul Mare (Via Enrico de Marini). Other activities are spread across beaches, the Lattari Mountains trails, the marine area, and private facilities in Vietri sul Mare and Salerno: the exact location is indicated for each individual experience at the time of booking.
Tips
- Many activities have limited capacity: it is advisable to book in advance on the official website.
- Bring a yoga mat, trekking shoes, a swimsuit, and a reusable water bottle.
- Sunrise and sunset sessions are the most popular: arrive a few minutes early.
- For accommodation, the offer is distributed between Vietri sul Mare, Cetara, and Salerno, which are well connected to each other.
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Where does it take place — Wellness Wave
Villa Comunale di Vietri sul Mare
Via Enrico de Marini, 84019 Vietri sul Mare