Villas are located in the heart of the National Park of Cilento, a land steeped in history and myths.
Cilento is the area stretching from the Sele river to Sapri and includes almost 37% of the province of Salerno. It boasts a 100 km-long coastline on the Tyrrhenian Sea, with beautiful beaches and rugged cliffs overlooking the sea.
The coastline is rich in inlets, caves and small harbors. The particularly mild climate makes Cilento the ideal place for a dream holiday also in the low season. The landscape is varied: the coastal area is characterized by thick Mediterranean vegetation and by a series of wonderful inlets, large sandy beaches and promontories surmounted by Saracen guard towers which were used to prevent the pirates from landing.
In the inner areas there are mountains, large limestone plains with woods and streams. In the hills olive trees are widespread. Olive trees ('Pisciottano’ olive tree is the most appreciated variety) are grown in open grounds, terraced areas and characteristic fields separated by dry-stone walls which are typical of the agrarian landscape of Cilento.
Besides vast territories, Cilento includes many towns with their own history, location and traditions. |
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Marina di Ascea
where 4 of our villas are located, has rapidly become one of the main tourist destinations in the area and has a long coastline which is fully equipped in a modern way |
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Pisciotta
a medieval village dating back to Norman times, is located at the centre of a luxuriant olive tree vegetation. |
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Velia
the Roman name of the ancient Greek town of Helea in which ‘Porta Rosa’ (‘Pink Gate’) was brought to light in March 1965.
Do not forget to visit ‘Torre Angioina’ (“Angevin Tower”) which rests on the ruins of Athena’s Temple. |
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Marina di Casalvelino
located in front of a long sandy shore, is the ancient ‘Casalicchio’, a medieval village featuring the chapel in which the relics of the apostle St. Mathew were kept. |
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Pioppi
a beautiful village on the slopes of rises at the back, besides being a holiday destination, is famous for Vinciprova castle and the Museum of the Sea. |
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Palinuro
is renowned for its countless caves which can be visited by boat tours and for its many beaches on the slopes of the promontories characterizing this area. ‘Azzurra’, ‘del Sangue’ and ‘delle Ciavule’ caves, ‘Arco Naturale’ ('Natural Arch’), and ‘del Buondormire’ and ‘della Marinella’ beaches are also worth visiting. |
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Marina di Camerota
is about 6 km from Palinuro and has a semicircular shape. Its beaches and bays make it one the preferred holiday destinations of Cilento coastal area.
Among others: Calanca beach, Infreschi harbor, Cala Bianca and Cala Monte di Luna bays. |
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Paestum
the ancient town of Magna Graecia founded with the name of Poseidonia in the VII century B.C.,
still today shows its past wealth which is witnessed by the ruins of numerous well-preserved temples |
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Oasis WWF of Persano
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Oasis WWF of Morigerati
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Oasis WWF of Felitto
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Caves of Pertosa
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But Cilento is not only about history, culture and beautiful places. Indeed, it is also about traditions, especially in certain products, such as oil.
Olive trees of Cilento are a symbol of this land and are characteristic trees featuring tall and straight shrubs which are different from usual olive trees. They are extremely delicate and sensitive to atmospheric changes and are grown both in a mixed and specialized way.
The annual olive production throughout Cilento amounts to about 350,000 quintals, which are exclusively devoted to oil production.
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Besides, here you can taste the delicious Mozzarella di Bufala, produced in many towns of Cilento according to standards enhancing its quality and taste.
A holiday in the heart of the National park of Cilento is a journey between past and present,
unspoiled nature and modern facilities, tastes and traditions, ….dream and reality !!! |
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How to get to Marina di Ascea |
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