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Itineraries

Tour suggestions

The strategic position of the Resort allows to visit with ease some of the most beautiful locations of Campania and Cilento Coast.
Naturalistic landscapes, archaeological sites of relevant historical, artistical and cultural interest are reachable in short time and perfect for excursions and tours.
Paestum
The archaeological site
A real must for those who arrive in Cilento. The ancient city of Magna Graecia, with the archaeological area and the National archaeological Museum, is just 4 km away. It attracts thanks to the excellent state of preservation of the city wall, the sacred way, the Forum and the temples.
In the Museum we can find several artifacts found in the reincluding the "Diver's Tomb" (La Tomba del Tuffatore) a unique piece of the Greek painting of classical era and of Magna Graecia.
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Agropoli
The medieval village and the sea
Sea,beaches, but also a dive in the past. Agropoli attracts with its historic quarter, the walls and the castle. An old village which we reach following the ascent of the staircases and crossing the 17th century doorway. Just around the corner we find the Angevin-Aragonese Castle, with a circular plan and three circular towers.
Among the most beloved locations by tourists, we find St. Mark's promenade, the bay of Trentova, the port and St. Francis' beach.
Located 14 Km away from the Resort.
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Castelcivita
Located at the foot of Alburni Mountains, it enchants with its caves. A natural wonder whose 4800 meters long, makes it one of the most complex caves extended in South Italy.
An attractive system of underground cavities which opens to 94 meters of latitude between the banks of the Calore River.
A natural wonder that we can find choosing among four different paths-experiences: "Touristic", "Amateur", "Geo-experience”, “Visit in the dark".
Located 31 km away from the Resort.

 
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Elea-Velia
Ancient Magna Graecia's polis with the archaeological area on the inside of Cilento's National Park, Vallo di Diano and Alburni.
It was founded in 540 B.C by Focea's inhabitants, a city of the current Turkey.
Initially called Hyele, then Elea and afterwards Velia, the city occupies the upper part (Acropolis) and the remaining hillsides.
It's surrounded by a wide circuit of walls. Inside, the urban space is divided in three areas connected by valleys, one of which monumentalized by the construction of the "Porta Rossa", the most ancient example of Italy's ogival arch.
Other places to visit are: Harbour area, porta marina, hellenistic baths, Roman baths, agora, acropolis, southern district and archaic district.
Located 46 km away from the Resort.
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Cilento Coast
A paradise waiting to be discovered
Natural beauties, beaches, cliffs, and high water's quality make the Cilento Coast one of the most appreciated destinations during summertime and not only.
It attracts thanks to the linear and wild landscapes, characterised by a series of beaches, cliffs, Mediterranean scrub.
High water's quality, witnessed by different awards such as Blue Flags FEE and 5 sails Legambiente.
Ideal for bicycle tour or walking tour, to admire the coastal towers and small villages too.
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Certosa di Padula
One of the most sumptuous monumental complexes of South Italy's Baroque. Situated in Padula, over an area of 51.500 sqm.
The first stone was placed in January 1306 on the will of Tommasi II Sanseverino and experienced great renovations of Baroque style between the 16th and 18th century.
It's the greatest Chartehouse of Italy, characterised by three cloisters, a garden, a courtyard, and a library with floor made in ceramic of Vietri sul Mare, chapel decorated with precious marble, a large kitchen, cellars, laundries and neighbouring fields.
It hosts the provincial Archaeological Museum of occidental Lucania.
Located 100 km away from the Resort.
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Amalfi Coast
50 km of coast in the South of Sorrento peninsula. Steep cliffs and indented coastline for one of the most beautiful areas of Southern Italy. With the villages of Amalfi, Cetara, Conca dei Marini, Furore, Maiori, Minori, Positano, Praiano, Ravello, Scala, Tramonti and Vietri sul Mare.
Ideal destination for every kind of holiday thanks to the several beauties of landscape, art and culture.
Another must-visit are: Correale Museum of Sorrento, Sentiero degli Dei in Positano, Duomo of Amalfi, Villa Romana Marittima in Minori, Villa Rufolo in Ravello, Fiord of Furore, Villa Romana and Antiquarium in Minori, Arsenal of the Republic in Amalfi.
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Isle of Capri
Situated in front of the Sorrento peninsula. It's one of the landmarks of Campania. Reachable by ferry boat from Salerno, it's full of points of interest that give the chance to live unique experiences planning excursions to discover nature, art and culture.
A lot of iconic locations: the Faraglioni, the huge rock boulders reachable by boat; the Blue Grotto with its characteristically blue water on the inside; Mount Solaro with its unique flora and fauna; Villa Jovis, one of the examples of Roman Architecture best preserved in the Mediterranean; Piazzetta of Capri, reference point of the international jet set; Anacapri with San Michele Arcangelo's Church and Casa Rossa.
50 km away from the resort there is the boarding point of Manfredi's pier in Salerno.
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