The Cilento Coast: crystal-clear sea and white beaches blending with the green of olive trees and Mediterranean scrub.
The coast south of Salerno is low and sandy and of no interest, so it is worth crossing the gulf of the same name to Agropoli (a safe port and a village not to be missed), or heading south directly to Punta Licosa, about 50 nautical miles from Baia.
Continuing south, a stop at the Ogliastro inlet, a few miles away is Acciaroli, a very characteristic village.
Continuing the navigation along the Cilento coast, a must stop is Cape Palinuro, with its caves, the Natural Arch, the Bay of Buon Dormire, and the islet of Coniglio. For those who wish to continue their cruise southwards, the Gulf of Policastro will take you to a unique and wild scenery, made up of bays and inlets of white sand, crystal-clear waters, immersed in lush Mediterranean scrub. Among these, Baia Infreschi (near Marina di Camerota) will amaze you with its beauty.
It is known as the gateway to Cilento, a compulsory stop for those sailing along the Cilento coast. The original and characteristic mediaeval village, very pretty to visit, is perched on a small rocky promontory around which the town's modern quarters have developed. The historical centre of Agropoli ensures a stroll and a truly characteristic evening, among the alleys and climbs of the mediaeval village, where bars and restaurants will delight your palates with typical local dishes.
For those who wish to stay for more than one day, and make shore excursions, Agropoli is the ideal logistical base for an archaeological visit to the ruins of Paestum.
A walk around the castle. Agropoli's Aragonese castle offers visitors splendid views. Its very location has inspired artists and writers including Marguerite Yourcenar, who in one of her stories allowed herself to be guided by the charm of its colours and history. From the first settlements of Greek colonists, to the Saracen invasions, from the Aragonese kings to Luisa Sanfelice, many have been the protagonists of its historical events and more!
A corner of paradise of extraordinary beauty with its lush pine forest reaching down to the sea, a natural resource of inestimable value, a source of biodiversity; indeed, the stretch of sea it overlooks is a protected marine area. To the sailor, Punta Licosa appears low and prominent, extending out to sea with the islet of the same name, low and rocky, surmounted by the turret of a striking lighthouse.
After Punta Licosa, the bay of Ogliastro opens up. Characterised by white beaches, crystal-clear sea and surrounded by some of the most beautiful Mediterranean scrub in the Tyrrhenian Sea. Stopping here is possible either at the small port of S. Marco di Castellabate, or at the roadstead on the south side of the promontory of Punta Licosa.
It is a cosy and characteristic fishing village (which became famous due to the visit of the writer Ernest Hemingway, who is said to have taken the inspiration for his famous novel “The Old Man and the Sea” here), a must-see for those sailing along the Cilento Coast. With the passage of time, Acciaroli has become a seaside tourist resort of national importance, and still preserves its urbanistic appearance with stone houses and alleys adorned with gentle flowers. Acciaroli boasts one of the cleanest seas in Italy, awarded the Blue Flag for 20 years.
Among the places of architectural interest in the area, we recommend a visit to the church dedicated to the Annunziata, built in 1100, and the Norman Tower, which already existed in 1233, the year in which Emperor Frederick II had it included among the watchtowers of the coast. Acciaroli's pride and joy is its marina. The end of the pier is surmounted by a white statue of the Madonna, which is a good reference point for sailors.
Following the coastline is a succession of panoramas of magical beauty, all the way to the legendary promontory of Cape Palinuro, named after Aeneas' faithful helmsman, which rises prominently above the sea and constitutes the best conspicuous spot on this entire coastline; it is topped by two white buildings - the lighthouse and the old traffic light tower - very much in view. Palinuro is an internationally known seaside resort; very popular in summer. The village of Palinuro is about 1 km from the port (the village-port connection is provided by the shuttle service). The harbour is actually a landing place in the northern inlet of Capo.
All the beauty of Cape Palinuro is on its southern side, where there are anchorages and bays of great charm. Leaving the port of Palinuro and proceeding south, the yachtsman can admire a beautiful sequence of coves and caves of unspoilt beauty. And this all the way to Rabbit Island, bordering the Buondormire cove, with its crystal-clear waters and the most romantic beach on the coast. As you continue sailing, don't miss the natural arch that shows itself in all its beauty. We recommend a great day out in one of these bays surrounded by stunning nature.
Not far from Cape Palinuro, immersed in a lush Mediterranean maquis of huge, centuries-old olive trees, in the enchantment of a marvellous and enchanting scenery, stands the pretty village of Marina di Camerota, a major destination for summer tourism. Its harbour certainly represents the most important work of the place. The coast around Marina di Camerota is characterised by beautiful beaches of pale sand, which make the colours of the seabed even more beautiful, and by a series of wild inlets and creeks.
The most famous of these inlets is Baia Infreschi, which borders the western end of the Gulf of Policastro. It is a magnificent cove, in a unique and wild setting, hemmed in by small beaches with clear waters, separated by rocky points that make this bay one of the most beautiful anchorages on the coast.
Fiart Rent S.r.l.
Via Lucullo n. 71
80070 | Baia | Naples
VAT N. IT07123801214
Fiart Rent S.r.l.
Via Lucullo n. 71
80070 | Baia | Naples
VAT N. IT07123801214