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Long beaches and wild nature

Cilento

Visiting the Cilento and Vallo di Diano Park is a unique experience for lovers of culture and nature. The name comes from "cis Alentum," which means "on this side of Alento." Alento is a river that no longer defines the boundaries of the park today.

Cilento offers several important and interesting attractions, including the ruins of the temples of Paestum and Velia, inherited from the Greek era, Capo Palinuro celebrated by Virgil, castles, and coastal towers from the medieval period.

The main attraction of the park is the untouched and stunning sea that lies on two sides between the mainland. The coastline covers Agropoli, Castellabate, Ascea, Pisciotta, in Centola, Palinuro, Marina di Camerota, and Sapri. The clear blue sea is surrounded by Aleppo pine trees, rotating and impressive olive trees, abandoned caves, golden beaches, and many rocks.

The agricultural products of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano Park are undoubtedly quality products. Olive oil, figs, meat, and dairy goods can be tasted at local farms. The people here follow ancient traditions for the production of local products and recipes. They skillfully combine their heritage with tourism in a professional manner. This is quality tourism at its finest: visitors have the opportunity to explore the local traditions from within. In other words, it's the ideal vacation for those who want to immerse themselves in the local culture.

Cilento is a challenge in itself, as it is a place where magic and beauty converge in the art, culture, nature, and history of the region.

Pisciotta

Pisciotta Cilento is a picturesque village situated on a hill. The village overlooks the clear seawater of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park. The presence of the seagrass posidonia in the seawater, an indicator of good water quality, results in clear blue water and breathtaking views. Rivers on both sides of the hill lead to the sea and Marina di Pisciotta, delineated by pebbles. The village has preserved its ancient medieval structure. Many olive trees, which are essential to Pisciotta, grow on this hill, and their oil is the village's main product.

Palinuro

The coastline of Palinuro consists of a beautiful and expansive beach with many small coves, hidden caves, and sea grottoes. These picturesque sea caves are one of the main reasons tourists visit Palinuro in the summer. The Blue Grotto is named after the sunlight that penetrates into the cave. The Silver Grotto gets its name from the silvery reflections of limestone on the surface, while the Blood Grotto derives its name from small red algae. La Grotta dei Monaci showcases a limestone formation resembling monks in prayer. Finally, it is recommended to admire the natural arch protruding from the sea, formed from stone.

Ascea

Ascea is a medieval village situated on a hill, overlooking the coast where the ancient part of the town is located. However, tourists are more familiar with Ascea's ancient city due to its proximity to the beach and the Velia excavations – one of the most important cities of Magna Graecia. The beach is 5 km long and 70 meters wide. Ascea is the ancient city of Elea (later called Velia by the Romans): a Greek colony founded around 540 BC and a precursor to the school of Socrates. Don't miss the theater performances held in the auditorium of the theater.

Acciaroli

Acciaroli is one of the most popular destinations on the coast of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park. Crystal-clear waters, fine sandy beaches, and good tourist services have given this former fishing village a strong reputation crowned by the FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education).

Along the seaside, there are affordable restaurants where you can enjoy the best Cilento dishes with fresh fish from nearby. Among the many visitors and admirers of this place was Hemingway too.