Marina di ascea
The location of 4 of our Villas, this town has quickly become one of the main tourist hubs in the area, with an extensive coastline full of modern holiday facilities.
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.
The location of 4 of our Villas, this town has quickly become one of the main tourist hubs in the area, with an extensive coastline full of modern holiday facilities.
The Roman name given to the ancient city of Helea, where in March 1965 the "Porta Rosa" was discovered. Equally of interest is the Angevin Tower which stands on the ruins of the Temple of Athena.
The ancient city of Magna Graecia, founded with the name of Poseidonia in the 7th century BC, still displays today its great wealth of the past, which can be seen from the ruins of the numerous well-preserved temples.
Renowned for the countless caves that can be visited by boat and for the numerous beaches on the slopes of the promontories that make these places so distinctive. Worth visiting are the caves "Azzurra", "del Sangue" and "delle Ciavule", the natural arch "Arco Naturale", as well as the beaches "Buondormire" and "Marinella".
This village, with its "semi-circular" layout, is situated around 6 km from the main town. Its beaches and coves have made it an exceptional destination on the Cilento coast. To name a few: Calanca beach, the harbour of Porto degli Infreschi, the coves of Cala Bianca and Cala Monte di luna.
Acciaroli still boasts a 12th century church, dedicated to the Santissima Annunziata, a Franciscan monastery dating back to 1565 and a Norman watchtower. For certain periods of time in 1952, during his visits to Italy, the Nobel Prize Winner, Ernest Hemingway, stayed here.
Over 100,000 people visit these caves every year. Open to the public since 1932, the first section is visited on a special boat, towed by a steel cable, taking you to the remaining part of the route, which can be covered on foot. For several years, a performance has been held here, inspired by Dante's Inferno.
At the highest part, the Calore River runs through five gorges of outstanding scenic beauty. In the summer, you can go canoeing or on pedalo rides, for a unique view of nature at its wildest and most unspoiled.
The Certosa di San Lorenzo is the largest Carthusian monastery in Italy, as well as one of the most famous, and is situated in Padula, in the Vallo di Diano, in the Province of Salerno. It was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site In 1998.