La Reggia Designer Outlet

The basics

Part of the McArthurGlen outlet shopping center group, La Reggia is home to more than 130 stores selling name-brand fashions, accessories, and home décor at up to 70% off retail prices. Join a shopping tour of this outlet center from Naples to peruse the open-air mall filled with branded boutiques and factory outlet shops, all set under porticoed arcades with elegant Renaissance-inspired architecture and a pretty central fountain. There is also a variety of eating options between restaurants and cafés, and sales throughout the year. Located just south of Caserta, La Reggia is easy to visit as part of a combined tour with the nearby Royal Palace, to pair shopping and culture in a single day.

Things to know before you go

• The shopping center has a number of stores for children, an outdoor play area, and a variety of kid-friendly eating options, so this is a fun excursion for the entire family.
• All stores accept credit cards and cash in euros.
• La Reggia Designer Outlet is mostly outdoors so dress for the weather and wear comfortable shoes.
• The outlet center is entirely accessible to wheelchairs and strollers.
• There is free parking on-site.

How to get there

La Reggia is located near the town of Marcianise, just outside Caserta and about 30 miles north of Naples along the A1 highway at the Caserta Sud exit. Consider joining a guided tour that includes transportation or booking the shuttle service so you can shop 'til you drop without the hassle of driving. Small-group tours and shuttle services often include pickup and drop-off at a number of locations across the city.

When to get there

The outlet center is often crowded on weekends and holidays, so plan to browse the shops on a weekday. The two main sale seasons in Italy begin around January 1st and July 1st and last about a month; you can often find even better bargains during these times.

Brands at La Reggia Designer Outlet

You can shop for Italian brands like Armani, Prada, Roberto Cavalli, and Valentino. Other European, American, and international brands include Guess, Michael Kors, Timberland, and Nike.