The 49 best parks and gardens in Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park

(Translated by Google) Beautiful places and exceptional food. You have to visit it: a real gem. (Original) Posti bellissimi e cibo eccezionale. Bisogna visitarlo: un vero gioiello.

(Translated by Google) Cilento is a real experience! (Original) Il cilento è una vera esperienza!

(Translated by Google) Beautiful uncontaminated nature (Original) Bellissima Natura incontaminata

(Translated by Google) Exceptional place (Original) Endroit exceptionnel

(Translated by Google) Adorable (Original) Bezaubernd

(Translated by Google) I was there on July 26, 2015 and I promised myself that if I have the opportunity I will go back - (Original) Ci sono stato il 26 luglio 2015 mi sono promesso che se avrò l'occasione ci riandrò -

(Translated by Google) Departing on foot from Colle del Pero, we cross a forest of spectacular beech trees, passing through the White Fir path we emerged on the majestic peak, arriving there the feeling of majesty is indescribable. (Original) Partenza a piedi da Colle del Pero, si attraversa un bosco di faggi spettacolari, passando dal sentiero dell'Abete Bianco siamo sbucati sulla maestosa vetta, arrivati su la sensazione di maestosità è indescrivibile.

(Translated by Google) Suggestive place with a 360° panorama of the Cilento park and Vallo di Diano. The surrounding beech forest is interesting, with centuries-old trees of exceptional naturalistic value. Also an unmissable destination is the G. Barretta playground and picnic area, just below the sanctuary. (Original) Luogo suggestivo con un panorama a 360° sul parco del Cilento e Vallo di Diano. Interessante la faggeta circostante, con alberi secolari di eccezionale valore naturalistico. Meta imperdibile anche il parco giochi ed area picnic G. Barretta, poco sotto il santuario.

(Translated by Google) The ideal place to spend time in good company and fill up with energy and positivity all year round. (Original) Il luogo ideale per trascorrere del tempo in buona compagnia e fare il pieno di energia e positività per tutto l'anno.

(Translated by Google) Stunning mountain definitely worth seeing and absolutely not to miss the sinkhole!!! Great find! (Original) Monte stupendo sicuramente da vedere e assolutamente da non perdere l'inghiottitoio!!! Grande scoperta!

(Translated by Google) 1899 msldm is the highest peak in the purely Campania region of the region of the same name, a fantastic mountain climb at the end of May with stretches still covered in snow and a minimum of 2 degrees at night (Original) 1899msldm è la vetta piu alta in territorio prettamente campano del omonima regione , montagna Fantastica scalata a fine maggio con tratti ancora innevati e 2 gradi la minima di notte

(Translated by Google) A beautiful, tough climb through the chestnut trees. For bike racing (Original) Bella salita tra i castagni tosta. Da gare in bici

(Translated by Google) Steep climb where you have to regularly find the path yourself. Preferably mountain boots with harder soles. Lots of stones and some risk of falling. Requires a really good level of fitness. Some shade every now and then along the way. The climb is worth it. Parking is easy at Campo di sport. (Original) Stevige beklimming waarbij regelmatig het pad zelf moet worden gezocht. Bij voorkeur beergschoenen met hardere zolen. Veel stenen en enig valgevaar. Vraagt echt een goede conditie. Zo nu en dan wat schaduw onderweg. Klim is wel de moeite waard. Parkeren kan goed bij Campo di sport.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic place...when visibility is good even more...not suitable for beginners.. (Original) Posto fantastico ...quando la visibilità è buona ancora di più...non adatto a principianti..

(Translated by Google) My mountain... I was born there at the foot of Mount Bulgheria... I remember with pleasure the first time I climbed it, I was 10 years old and this year, 30 years later, I climbed it together with my 10 year old son (Original) La mia montagna... ci sono nato ai piedi del Monte bulgheria..ricordo con piacere la prima volta che l'ho scalata avevo 10 anni e quest'anno a distanza di 30 anni l'ho scalata insieme a mio figlio di 10 anni

(Translated by Google) Climbing to the summit early in the morning to return at lunchtime and immerse yourself in the crystal clear waters of Scario is something unique (Original) Salire in vetta al mattino presto per tornare a ora di pranzo e immergersi nelle cristalline acque di Scario è qualcosa di unico

(Translated by Google) A stunning mountain, a route for expert hikers. (Original) Una montagna stupenda, percorso per escursionisti esperti.

(Translated by Google) Due to the particularity of the plant species, the panorama enjoyed from the mountain (Original) Per la particolarità delle specie vegetali il panorama che si gode dalla montagna

(Translated by Google) One of the most beautiful panoramic points in Campania (Original) Uno dei punti panoramici più belli della Campania

Very nice clear water. Would recommend parking near Spaggia Pozallo and walking to the beach from there. Roads to get there have a lot of potholes and are very rocky (we parked a bit before the parking lots). Was a 35 min hike according to Google maps. Some parts are quite steep and go through forest. Managed to do it in flip flops but would recommend running shoes with decent grip. Trail is marked by small red bows on tree branches and also by piles of rock forming arrows to show which direction to take. No amenities nearby. Would recommend to bring water shoes and something comfortable to sit on since beach is all rock (can be a bit uncomfortable). Would not recommend for anyone pregnant or traveling with very young children.

Not easy to reach (you should either come with a boat or leave your car next to the camping village ROMANO and walk through the mountain path for about 40 minutes), but the place is really beautiful and with visiting. Theoretically one can come with a car closer to Cala Bianca, but the road there has not asphalt. One negative point though: the mountain path to the beach is quite smelly and in many places is probably being used as a public toilet... The beach itself is very clean.

Unique place, a must see if you are nearby. One of the most beautiful beaches around

The most beautiful of the sorrounding area. Needs trekking to reach but it's worth the walk. No bar or services there.

Beautiful white stone bay with crystal clear water. You must anchor up 200 from shore and swim in.

Amazing spot! It was quite difficult to rich that place (poor fiat 500) but it was a true pleasure!

Marvelous beach where enjoy some relax alone or in good company.

We had a wonderful tour with wonderful guid named Mario. The cave is beautiful and interesting and the surroundings are beautiful too!

The caves are absolutely amazing, huge caverns with stunning formations, well worth the visit! The guides however, did not impress.... We could not understand any of the information, not being fluent in Italian...they made no effort to find out if we could understand... Also seemed very rude when communicating instructions and directions... Very disappointing!

Beautiful stalactite cave. If you drive between airports in rome or naples and calabria, then this is a nice midpoint place to rest 1 hour. If you can time it with the guided tours. What is special about this cave is you enter the cave by boat. At first we was a bit disappointed, the first half was not beautiful but then the cave became amazing and the last half was full of Stalactites and stalagmites. We like this cave.

Impressive place and a lot of history here. 5 euro for parking, 18 euro for an adult and 13 euro 6-15 yrs. Family tickets available. There is a new tour once pr. Hour. Italien guide. If you’re only English speaking you can for 1 euro buy an audio guide. Around one hour tour first by boat and then walking. Bring a coat or long sleeves. You can pay by card for tickets. If you want something to drink afterwards in the bar only cash here.

Beautiful cave to visit. There is also a small boat ride included. Be on time, otherwise you will not be allowed to join the tour.

Natural caves in the hart of Alburni mountains. You navigate 200mt on a river, than you walk for about 1km, looking at marvelous formations, listening to water falling down from the top of 20 Mt high halls. Spectacular and highly recommended!

Absolutely breathtaking. Amazing. Well worth a visit. Our guide only spoke italian and we had to rent electronic guides and pay extra for that....well?

What an interesting place! I would love to start by informing you that it's definitely not worth buying the souvenirs at the start of the park. Moving on I'd say you've gotta be fit if you're thinking about visiting this site or else it will probably not be worth the effort. What I'm trying to tell you is that it's honestly just a bunch of rocks here and there and next to being athletic you're also gonna need a lot and I mean A LOT of imagination. To sum everything up: would I consider myself satisfied? Yes. Would I redo it? Absolutely not

Visited as part of a combined ticket with Paestum (visited the previous day). Good information boards throughout the site. Helpful staff at visitor centre. Fresh water fountains dotted around the site can be be used to refill own bottle; was incredibly hot so this was a welcome bonus. Combined with visit to Paestum, Velia gives a good insight into how people lived up to 3,000 years ago.

Visited on Tuesday afternoon in September 2025 no queue for the entrance. Handy toilet near start of the site. Large area to walk around to see the ruins, we downloaded the app for the guided tour but this didn't work as no volume ( we are not tech savvy say may have been us). The information boards are in Italian & English so no problem understanding what the buildings were. Enjoyed visit & highly recommended. Ticket at 15euors per adult included entrance to Paestum site also

Quietly interesting but needs a lot of walking to explore

This was an awesome experience. Beautiful runs with so much history. The apostle Matthew’s remains were kept here for 400 years. Truly amazing!

Really interesting ruins with good explanations in Italian and English. Easy walking route, but it is hot so take a hat and some water.

Velia was interesting but very hot and quite a slog climbing uphill. It is not like Paestum but we felt we had to go as we had the joint ticket.

Beautiful place. The hiking trail had more stairs than we expected, but was easy for kids to navigate. The water was cold, clear, and beautiful, with wonderful views along the canyon. We had a great time climbing over rocks and exploring near the small dam. Unfortunately the nearby restaurants and canoe rental place were closed without any further information. There were bathrooms but no water available.

Very nice place in nature with picnic area. There is a lonely DOG living, young puppy (6 monthes old), very nice and friendly. Please bring him some FOOD if you can. He is really lovely. OR ADOPT HIM!!! Please post updates or pictures of the dog...! Thank you!

Great hiking place with an ice cold river to jump into after walking around. The hiking path is very clear in the beginning but when you want to do the "small" (we took 3,5h for 10km) tour that starts at the restaurant, goes along the river and around the hill back to the restaurant, it gets a little confusing on the way back so a hiking app or map is advised! Canoeing is also possible for 5€ per person but only in the afternoon starting at 2:30pm and depending on the season and therefore the depth of the water you can't go through the whole river. The restaurant wasn't open when we were there but a small kiosk shop with snacks and packed ice cream.

We loved going here, incredibly beautiful and so refreshing and cool to swim in the middle of summer.

Nice place, a lot of people. We rented some canoes to paddle down the river.

The place is nice. But this year for the first time there was no water enough to have canoes and boats to rent—disappointing

Nice place very cool and chilly but to get there is very hard to walk to especially in hot summer days , half kilometer walk from parking all under the sun , no handicap facility

Fab views both from the mountains and by the sea , mountains roads a bit crazy. Fabulous mountain villages.

Wild and wonderful. The place is full of wilderness and the food is very tasty. The beaches out of this world

Great view , natural place where to spend some relaxing days and swim in great wather

Amazing landscapes, genuine food and friendly people. Highly recommended.

Enchanting place, incredibly beautiful landscapes, crystal clear water. Great for both trekking and swimming.

Peacefull with inspiring sights. Great for a drive or walk.

Sport Nature Sea Sunset Culture Slow food alla together in one magic place named Cilento

Extremely crowded, very little space at the beach. Boats bring new people every minute, impossible to relax. A lot of boats, water smells and tastes like chemicals. Nature ruined by people. Probably the worst beach experience I've ever had.

Phenomenal bay , the sea is outstanding

This is such a busy place with one boat after another full of tourist . Why they all this is puzzling to me

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(Translated by Google) We walked the Infreschi walk following the directions in the online reviews. We started from the Lentiscelle beach. I don't recommend parking at the small cemetery as one review indicated because it is prohibited and you risk a fine. We set off on foot and reached Cala Bianca in 1 hour and 20 minutes, walking calmly and with 4 children, the youngest of which is 10 years old. In my opinion, the times found in various reviews are not reliable... it doesn't take half an hour or 40 minutes... it's a pretty long but doable walk. I recommend mountain trail shoes, we had hiking shoes. You must have water with you. The beach is stony. Beautiful water. The only flaw: the boats, which are supposed to be forbidden to come to this bay and instead there were at least 5 motorboats! (Original) Abbiamo percorso la passeggiata degli Infreschi seguendo le indicazioni delle recensioni on line. Siamo partiti dal lido Lentiscelle. Non consiglio il parcheggio presso il piccolo cimitero come indicava una recensione perché è vietato e si rischia la multa. Siamo partiti a piedi e abbiamo raggiunto Cala Bianca in 1 ora e 20 minuti camminando con calma e con 4 figli di cui il più piccolo ha 10 anni. Non sono attendibili a mio parere le tempistiche che si trovano in varie recensioni ... non ci vuole mezz'ora o 40 minuti... è una passeggiata bella lunga ma fattibile. Consiglio scarpa da sentiero di montagna, noi avevamo le pedule. Bisogna avere con sé acqua. La spiaggetta è di sassi. Acqua bellissima. Unica pecca: le barche, che avrebbero il divieto di venire in questa baia e invece c'erano almeno 5 motoscafi!

(Translated by Google) The place is among the most suggestive of the Cilento coast, shame about the absurdity of the submerged mooring buoys (to preserve the Posidonia) certainly not within the reach of any yachtsman (Original) Il luogo è tra i più suggestivi della costa cilentana, peccato l'assurdità delle boe d'ormeggio sommerse (per preservare la posidonia ) non certamente alla portata di qualsiasi diportista

(Translated by Google) On the route there you think: 'what a climb'…. Once you arrive, there are suddenly 4 coaches and you wonder... how?? Beautiful churches located at the highest point of the region, when we were there a procession was just taking place. Had a tour from a young man for €1 per person. The oldest church is very beautiful, but you don't expect neon lighting in a church of that age. (Original) Op de route er naar toe denk je: ‘ wat een klim ‘…. Eenmaal aangekomen staan er ineens 4 touringcars en vraag je je af … hoe dan ?? Mooie kerken gelegen op het hoogste punt van de regio, toen wij er waren was er net een processie gaande. Rondleiding gehad van een jongeman voor €1.- p.p. De oudste kerk is erg mooi, alleen verwacht je geen neon verlichting in een kerk van die leeftijd.

(Translated by Google) It's worth climbing the sacred mountain, a place of serenity and not only because you can enjoy a breathtaking view. (Original) Vale la pena salire sul monte sacro, luogo di serenità e non solo visto che si gode di un panorama strepitoso.

(Translated by Google) 1700 meters above sea level of nature, religiosity and history. It offers both the possibility of reaching it by vehicle and on foot on various paths. Imposing and well equipped, with clean bathrooms, fountains and drinking fountains. Breathtaking landscape that dominates the entire area. There are bars and restaurants and two souvenir shops. Friendly and helpful staff. Possibility to use the equipped camping areas, a "cultural" path. Mandatory stop for those passing through Cilento. (Original) 1700 mslm di natura, religiosità e storia. Offre sia la possibilità di raggiungerlo con veicoli che a piedi su vari sentieri. Imponente e ben attrezzata, con bagni puliti, fontane e fontanelle. Paesaggio mozzafiato che domina tutta l'area. Ci sono bar e ristoranti e due negozietti di souvenir. Personale cordiale e disponibile. Possibilità di usufruire delle aree camping attrezzate, un sentiero "culturale". Tappa obbligatoria per chi passa nel Cilento.

(Translated by Google) On the sultry days of August it is the place to take refuge. Place of worship of the Madonna del Monte. Church closed in winter but completely covered in snow! (Original) Nelle giornate afose di agosto è il posto in cui rifugiarsi. Luogo di culto della Madonna del Monte. Chiesa chiusa nel periodo invernale ma completamente imbiancata dalla neve!

(Translated by Google) Went by bike, fantastic for those who love mountains and tranquility. You can also get there by car, For those who like walking dedicated routes. (Original) Andato in bici, fantastico per chi ama la montagna e la tranquillità. Ci si arriva anche in auto, A chi piace camminare percorsi dedicati.

(Translated by Google) In the heart of the Cilento park you can reach it by car (from the car park to the sanctuary there is a nice stretch to walk) the sanctuary is located at the top of about 1700 meters if the visibility is good the view is boundless. For trekking lovers there is a route through chestnut and beech woods that is truly unmissable. If you get in a car you have to be careful because you can find cows and mules on the road. At the foot of the climb there is the La montanara restaurant 🔝 (Original) Nel cuore del parco del Cilento si può raggiungere in auto (dal parcheggio al santuario c'è un bel tratto da fare a piedi) il santuario si trova in cima a circa 1700 metri se la visibilità è buona il panorama è sconfinato. Per gli amanti del trekking c'è un percorso tra boschi di castagni e faggio veramente imperdibile. Se si sale in auto bisogna fare attenzione perché si possono trovare mucche e muli sulla carreggiata. Ai piedi della salita c'è il ristorante La montanara 🔝

(Translated by Google) Unique place, the mountain atmosphere and spirituality blend together in a unique experience (Original) Posto unico , l atmosfera montana con la spiritualità si fondono in un esperienza unica

(Translated by Google) Everything beautiful. The whole area, the corners to see, the coolness of some points of the rapids and the "heat". Only one problem, the maintenance of some protections and some "revitalization" of the signs in some sections of the route (I didn't follow it all, only six km), but it is likely that some delays are also due to the long period of rains this year. (Original) Tutto bellissimo. L'intera area, gli angoli da vedere, la frescura di alcuni punti delle rapide e il "calore". Un solo problema, la manutenzione di alcune protezioni e un po' di "rivitalizzazioni" della cartellonistica in qualche tratto del percorso ( non l'ho seguito tutto, solo sei km), ma è probabile che qualche ritardo sia anche dovuto al lungo periodo di piogge di quest'anno.

(Translated by Google) A beautiful experience ❤ Well run place but not overly advertised Which is perhaps right, otherwise there would be too many people = pollution. Thanks to the guys at Pro Loco (Original) Un esperienza bellissima ❤ Luogo ben gestito ma non troppo pubblicizzato Che forse è anche giusto così altrimenti ci sarebbe troppa gente = inquinamento. Grazie ai ragazzi della Pro loco

(Translated by Google) Guaranteed fun at the gorges of heat, thanks to the possibility of swimming, canoeing or simply taking a walk... (Original) Divertimento assicurato alle gole del calore, grazie alla possibilità di fare il bagno, andare in canoa o semplicemente di fare una passeggiata...

(Translated by Google) River nestled between steep and daring rock slopes, excursions to the gorges are not to be missed. (Original) Fiume incastonato tra versanti di roccia ripida e ardita, da non perdere le escursioni alle gole.

(Translated by Google) Fantastic landscape, off the beaten track in the Cilento national park (Original) Paesaggio fantastico, fuori dai circuiti turistici nel parco nazionale del Cilento

(Translated by Google) I go there every year, it's very beautiful all surrounded by greenery (Original) Ci vado tutti gli anni, è molto bello tutto immerso nel verde

(Translated by Google) The Gorges are worth visiting, with the paths that run alongside them. (Original) Da visitare le Gole, con i sentieri che le affiancano.

(Translated by Google) Many paths, all very beautiful and accessible, sufficiently signposted allow you to visit the entire Alburni area. You can choose to start from Sicignano degli Alburni, Petina and Ottati. There is the possibility of mountain biking in many places. The area is characterized by notable karstism. Also worth mentioning are the numerous caves in the area, some of which can be visited with local guides. (Original) Molti sentieri, tutti molto belli e percorribili, sufficientemente segnalati consentono di visitare l'intera area degli Alburni. Si può scegliere di partire da Sicignano degli Alburni, Petina e Ottati. C'è la possibilità di praticare la Mountain bike in molti punti. La zona è caratterizzata da un notevole carsismo. Da segnalare anche le numerose grotte in zona, alcune visitabili con guide locali.

(Translated by Google) The Alburni Mountains, especially if covered in snow, are a spectacle without equal, the road to reach them is dotted with beautiful woods which in winter with their colors create a fantastic contrast with the white of the snow-capped peaks! (Original) I Monti Alburni spece se innevati sono uno spettacolo senza eguali, la strada per raggiungerli e poi cosparsa di boschi bellissimi che d inverno con i loro colori , creano un fantastico contrasto con il bianco delle vette innevate!

(Translated by Google) The white rocks, the tall beech trees and old yew trees scattered among grave sinkholes and caves characterize the Alburni mountains. The massif is geographically included between the Vallo di Diano to the east, the Tanagro valley to the north-east, that of the Calore Lucano to the south-west and that of the Sele to the north-west. From the lowest south-western edge, around 1000 m above sea level, the plateau gradually rises towards the north-east up to the maximum elevation of Alburno or Panormo (1742 m) which is counterbalanced by the peaks of Nuda (1704 m), Urto ( 1661 m), the Scanni (1510 m) and the Figliolo spur (1337 m), forming the imposing and characteristic vertical walls of the north-western and south-eastern ridges which have earned the massif the nickname of "Southern Dolomites". (Original) Le roccie bianche, gli alti faggi e vecchi tasso dispersi tra inghiottitoi grave e grotte, caratterizzano i monti Alburni. Il massiccio è geograficamente compreso tra il Vallo di Diano ad est, la valle del Tanagro a nord-est, quella del Calore Lucano a sud ovest e quella del Sele a nordovest. Dal più basso bordo sud-occidentale, circa 1000 m slm, l'altopiano sale gradualmente verso nordest fino alla massima elevazione dell'Alburno o Panormo ( 1742 m) cui fanno da contraltare le cime del Nuda (1704 m), dell'Urto (1661 m), degli Scanni (1510 m) e lo sperone del Figliolo (1337 m), formando le imponenti e caratteristiche pareti verticali delle creste nord-occidentali e sud-orientali che hanno valso al massiccio il nomignolo di " Dolomiti del Sud".

(Translated by Google) Going up from Petina the road is really bad... beautiful place (Original) Salendo da petina la Strada è davvero brutta ..posto bello

(Translated by Google) Beautiful spectacular mountains...many places accessible to all...excellent places for relaxation and tranquility...panoramic view with fabulous sunsets and sunrises...🍀 recommended lenses 10-24 and 24-70 with an inseparable 85mm 1.4 😀 😀🍀😎 (Original) Bellissime montagne spettacolari...molti posti accessibili a tutti...ottimi posti per relax e tranquillità...vista panoramica con tramonti e albe da favola...🍀 obiettivi consigliati 10-24 e 24-70 con un inseparabile 85mm 1.4 😀😀🍀😎

(Translated by Google) Magnificent excursions respecting nature and its inhabitants. The Alburni Mountains are a karst massif characterized by hills, cavities, sinkholes and caves (the most important of which are those of Auletta-Petrosa and Castelcivita) very interesting for speleologists. The highest peaks are Mount Panormo - Alburno (1742 metres) and Mount Nuda (1704 metres), reachable with medium effort. (Original) Magnifiche escursioni nel rispetto della natura e dei suoi abitanti. I Monti Alburni sono un massiccio di natura carsica caratterizzato da coline, cavità, inghiottitoi e grotte (le più importanti delle quali quelle di Auletta-Petrosa e di Castelcivita) molto interessanti per gli speleologici. Le cime più alte sono il monte Panormo - Alburno (1742 metri) e il monte della Nuda (1704 metri), raggiungibili con impegno medio.

(Translated by Google) Mountains and landscapes with beautiful colors (Original) Montagne e paesaggi con colori stupendi

Beautiful cave which is nice to visit if you are traveling in the area, but I wouldn't come here especially from far away (30 min detour one way is fine). We arrived for the 15.00 tour, we called before to make sure we can come (you can't book online, only call). We parked in the official parking lot which is 3 eur extra (per car). I think it should have been included in the ticket. You can save money by parking alongside the road or near the bar (which is near). However it's only 3 Eur so might as well. The guide was nice and friendly but didn't speak English very well (my friend translated for the group - he should have been discounted for the service! 😁). Inside it's nice and cool all year round (16 deg) so you might want to bring something long (I wore a tank-top and short pants and I was fine). Bring shoes or sandals but not flip-flops as it might be slippery in some parts. Other than that it's pretty easy walk on a paver asphalt road. A few stairs here and there so no strollers. After 1 km you reach the part where there are no more lights (end of touristic road). If everyone in the entire group wants to, you may proceed with the guide 300 meters inside and back. But if only 1 person is afraid - the entire group won't go. I was very disappointed as I really wanted to see that part. To conclude: I've seen more impressive caves but overall it was a very nice experience 🙂

Beautiful cave! None of the staff speak much English but nonetheless are very helpful. The prices are reasonable and they have English audio guides!

Amazing! There is a parking lot with paid parking for 3€. Tickets were 12€ for adults and 10€ for kids which includes the tour which lasts about an hour. Inside the cave is damp, so be sure to wear walking shoes such as sneakers. It is about 1-1.5km walk in the cave, but not a hard walk at all. It is beautiful! Definitely worth it.

Beautiful. A back in time experiance! Wonderful!

Highly recommend for all nature lovers. Touristic trail is very easy and could be done in sandals (but I would recommend better shoes anyway). You can't visit caves by your own, there are 6 guided tours per day (summer season). Tours are in Italian, but you can rent audio-guide for €2 or pre-download audio-guide to your phone in advance for free.

Great cave structure. Wish I would have done the four hour tour. It has large enough caverns that you shouldn't get claustrophobic. After the cave I highly reccomend heading up to the town to wonder the tiny streets and experience Italian life from decades ago. Very wonderful. Only caves we have been in where they let you take pictures. If you are not an Italian speaker get the audio guide. It is worth the two euro.

Nice cave to visit. We took the route of 2hours, one hour with tourist route and one hour in the dark. Very friendly staff there, they saw we came with 2kids only with summer clothes, they gave us some bodywarm to keep us warm in the cave. The ticket for adults is 20euro, for kids is 18euro. Disadvantage is the people there cannot speak English, we felt very pity. For the tourist route, we downloaded the audio introduction from their website, but nothing for the dark path.

The history of the old Volcei is well kept in the museum which Offers you to enjoy all the treasures found under the new village that was built on top of the ancient town. Come and visit the museum and all the old town and enjoy the Local food

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(Translated by Google) The Archaeological Museum of Buccino traces the history of the populations that inhabited the hills at the foot of the Alburni mountains. The collection is housed in the imposing fifteenth-century Convent of the Hermits of Sant'Agostino. The archaeological collection is distributed over several levels, through which the historical itinerary on display unfolds. The most fascinating finds in the exhibition are the funerary objects from the Tomba degli Ori and the mosaic from the Sala del Banchetto, reconstructed in a room of the monastery. (Original) Il Museo Archeologico di Buccino ripercorre la storia delle popolazioni che abitarono le colline ai piedi dei monti Alburni. La raccolta è ospitata nell'imponente e quattrocentesco Convento degli Eremitani di Sant'Agostino. La collezione archeologica è distribuita su più livelli, attraverso cui si snoda il percorso storico in mostra. I reperti più affascinanti dell'esposizione sono il corredo funerario della Tomba degli Ori e il mosaico della Sala del Banchetto, ricostruiti in un'ambiente del monastero.

(Translated by Google) A museum rich in archaeological finds spanning all the different stages of Buccino's evolution (ancient city of Volcei), from prehistoric times to Roman times to the present day. The museum is well-maintained; admission is €10, but free on the first Sunday of every month. There is a free parking area near the museum. I recommend a visit. (Original) Un museo ricco di reperti archeologici che abbracciano tutte le diverse fasi evolutive di Buccino (antica città di Volcei), dall'epoca preistorica a quella romana fino ai giorni nostri. Il museo è ben tenuto; il costo del biglietto è di €10, ma la prima domenica del mese è gratis. Area di sosta gratuita nelle vicinanze del museo. Consiglio la visita.

(Translated by Google) An experience rich in artifacts from various eras. An ancient heritage to be rediscovered and capitalized upon. Communication and visitor experiences should be better managed. Highly recommended. (Original) Esperienza ricca di reperti di vari epoche. Un patrimonio antico da riscoprire e capitalizzare, andrebbe gestita meglio la comunicazione e l'offerta ai visitatori. Assolutamente consigliato

(Translated by Google) The museum is a real surprise. Meticulously designed, it clearly and passionately recounts the millennia-old history of Volcei and its surrounding area, from prehistory to the Roman era. The rooms are bright, well-organized, and filled with extraordinary artifacts: statues, inscriptions, and funerary objects that testify to the daily life and culture of an ancient community. The integrated tour of the city's archaeological area is also very interesting, allowing visitors to better understand the connection between the artifacts and their original context. The knowledgeable and helpful staff convey enthusiasm and expertise. A museum that deserves to be better known and promoted. (Original) Il museo è una vera sorpresa. Allestito con grande cura, racconta con chiarezza e passione la storia millenaria di Volcei e del suo territorio, dalla preistoria all’età romana. Le sale sono luminose, ordinate e ricche di reperti straordinari: statue, iscrizioni, corredi funerari che testimoniano la vita quotidiana e la cultura di un’antica comunità. Molto interessante anche il percorso integrato con l’area archeologica della città, che permette di comprendere meglio il legame tra i reperti e il loro contesto originario. Personale preparato e disponibile, capace di trasmettere entusiasmo e competenza. Un museo che merita di essere conosciuto e valorizzato di più.

Clean environment Beautiful beach Animation staff

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(Translated by Google) What a wonderful holiday! ❤️ As soon as we arrived, we immediately felt at home: the staff is exceptionally kind, always ready to help with a smile. The entertainment team was great, fun but never intrusive, just how we like it. The resort is nestled in a spectacular olive grove, a peaceful haven that lets you breathe in nature and relaxation. The cabins are clean and welcoming, perhaps a little dated in their furnishings, but this is overshadowed by the overall atmosphere. The nearby beach is well-equipped with amenities and crystal-clear water! And then... the food! 🤩 A riot of flavors, with countless options every day, including first courses, second courses, and side dishes, always plentiful and delicious. Saturday night dinner was unforgettable, as were the themed evenings: the one with mozzarella and buffalo ricotta won us over, truly superb! In short: a holiday that left us smiling and wanting to return. Because it's true... "it's better there"! 🌿✨ (Original) Che vacanza meravigliosa! ❤️ Appena arrivati ci siamo sentiti subito a casa: il personale è di una gentilezza rara, sempre pronto ad aiutare con un sorriso. L’animazione è stata una bella compagnia, divertente ma mai invadente, proprio come piace a noi. Il villaggio è immerso in un uliveto spettacolare, un angolo di pace che ti fa respirare natura e relax. Le casette sono pulite e accoglienti, forse un po’ datate nell’arredamento, ma questo passa in secondo piano rispetto all’atmosfera che si respira. La spiaggia vicina, ben attrezzata con mare cristallino! E poi… la ristorazione! 🤩 Un tripudio di sapori, ogni giorno tantissime proposte tra primi, secondi e contorni, sempre abbondanti e buonissimi. La cena del sabato sera è stata indimenticabile, così come le serate a tema: quella con mozzarelle e ricotta di bufala ci ha conquistati, davvero super! In poche parole: una vacanza che ci ha lasciato il sorriso e la voglia di tornare. Perché è proprio vero… “si sta meglio là”! 🌿✨

(Translated by Google) We spent a pleasant week at Villaggio Elea between July and August, fully enjoying the beauty of the location and the warm welcome we received. The resort is nestled in a splendid natural setting, well-maintained, and with direct access to a clean, transparent sea. The beach is well-equipped, and the lifeguards were truly professional, promptly managing even challenging days. The family atmosphere is certainly one of the resort's strong points: you feel at home from day one. The first few days were enlivened by highly popular themed evenings (Neapolitan, Cilento) and pleasant culinary surprises with unique food corners that added a touch of variety. Even during dinner, entertainment was present with music, dancing, and characters for the little ones. However, from mid-week onward, there was a noticeable decline in the entertainment offering: the themed evenings stopped, the food corners disappeared, and even the entertainment during meals was absent. Mickey Mouse, long-awaited by the children, disappeared without explanation. The entertainment staff is numerous, but evening shows are often led by just the head entertainer and his assistant, leaving the feeling that much more could be done with the available resources. There are also some points that could be improved on the catering front: pizza, for example, was sometimes served cold because dozens of pizzas were being churned out at the same time, ending up in boxes with no clear destination. Nothing serious, but these are aspects that, with a little more attention, could make a difference. In conclusion, the Elea Village remains a solid facility, ideal for families and those seeking relaxation, sea views, and a friendly atmosphere. With a little more consistency in the activity schedule and greater attention to detail in the services, it could truly offer an excellent experience throughout the week, not just in the first few days. (Original) Abbiamo trascorso una settimana piacevole al Villaggio Elea a cavallo tra luglio e agosto, godendo appieno della bellezza del luogo e della calorosa accoglienza ricevuta. Il villaggio è immerso in una splendida cornice naturale, ben curato e con accesso diretto a un mare pulito e trasparente. Il lido è ben attrezzato e i bagnini si sono dimostrati davvero professionali, gestendo con prontezza anche giornate difficili. Il clima familiare è sicuramente uno dei punti di forza della struttura: ci si sente a casa fin dal primo giorno. I primi giorni sono stati animati da serate a tema molto apprezzate (napoletana, cilentana) e da piacevoli sorprese culinarie con angoli gastronomici particolari che davano un tocco di varietà. Anche durante le cene, l'animazione era presente con musica, balli e personaggi per i più piccoli. Tuttavia, dalla metà della settimana in poi, si è avvertito un certo calo nell’offerta di intrattenimento: le serate a tema si sono interrotte, gli angoli gastronomici sono spariti, e anche l’animazione durante i pasti è diventata assente. Topolino, tanto atteso dai bambini, è scomparso senza spiegazioni. Lo staff dell’animazione è composto da numerose persone, ma spesso gli spettacoli serali sono portati avanti solo dal capo animatore e dal vice, lasciando la sensazione che si potrebbe fare molto di più con le risorse disponibili. Qualche dettaglio migliorabile anche sul fronte della ristorazione: la pizza, ad esempio, veniva servita talvolta fredda perché in contemporanea si sfornavano decine di pizze che finivano in cartoni senza una chiara destinazione. Nulla di grave, ma sono aspetti che, con un po’ più di attenzione, potrebbero fare la differenza. In conclusione, il Villaggio Elea resta una struttura valida, ideale per famiglie e per chi cerca relax, mare e cordialità. Con un po’ più di costanza nella programmazione delle attività e una maggiore cura per i dettagli nei servizi, potrebbe davvero offrire un’esperienza eccellente per tutta la settimana, non solo nei primi giorni.

We selected this place on our 3 week tour of Italy in a camper van because of the website and descriptions of farming, ranching, and the restaurant. The route from Lecce to here was easy and very beautiful. The property was absolutely gorgeous! We had a campsite near the beautiful river and because of it, we had our best nights sleep. The restaurant served great food. And we saw one of the best sunsets from the deck. The staff was very nice. The reason I gave this a 4 rating and not a 5 is because we were not able to see nor participate in any farming or ranching activities. We walked to the animal barn but it was locked. The garden area seemed overgrown so we didn’t try to go in the area. Maybe because it’s late in the year? But the expectation generated by the advertising did not come through.

We stayed in the Agritourismo for a few days in September as a family with a baby. Maybe it’s better in the summer season, but in the off season, the stay was not as expected. One reason for us to stay there, was the restaurant and the offer to do stuff on the farm. But the told us one day before arrival, that the restaurant will be closed. The activities like making cheese should be offered every day (that’s what the say on the website and on the flyer in the flat), but in fact it was just once a week. The flat was ok, but not really good for a family with baby, eg the had no baby chair. The kitchen was equipped, but it seems that no one ever uses this. There was no kitchen towel, nothing to clean the dirty dishes and no basic inventory like salt or oil. Maybe that’s common, but we experienced it differently in Italy. The owners were nice but a bit chaotic. The opened the restaurant for us on the weekend. On the website and the flyer in the apartment, it says 20€ for a full menu including starters, first and second course with side dish, a dessert and coffee and free water. In fact it’s just first and second course with side dish and water. The quality was ok, except the side dish, which was dry and boring. The main problem ist, that the advertisement is better than the real offer. For the price paid, we expected more. (As we booked early we discovered later, that there was an 20% discount for September. But as we already booked and paid, we had to pay the full price. 20% less may had been a fair price, but for the full price it’s just 2 stars)

A fabulous campsite nestled in the farmland next to the river. Perfect location with amazing staff…. Thank you for a great stay…. We ll be back!

La Petrosa is truly one of the best farmhouses we've ever seen. The atmosphere is so relaxing and you get the chance to visit the beautiful scenery of Cilento, spacing from the crystal water of the seaside to the high mountains and woods of the inland. They are autonomous and self-sufficient from many points of view since they re-use and recycle basically all their waste, while also using solar panels and alternative sources of energy. Plus, they make all sorts of tasteful products: from bread to vegetables, from meat to oil, and much more. The restaurant is able to mix all of these fine ingredients into astonishing meals for the right price. The kindness and generosity of Edmondo and his staff really stroke us, and we can't wait to visit them again. Either if you want to bring your tent and camp, or if you want to rent a renovated silos with all the comforts, La Petrosa is really recommended: 10+

The grounds are pretty beautiful, it was a nice place for glam-ping. They also killed a goat for us to eat that night, which is pretty awesome.

A beautiful, peaceful place. No tourists or noise. Wonderful hosts, highly recommended.

Excellent traditional local dishes superbly presented 👍

(Translated by Google) A beautiful spot for a swim. The cove is accessible only by boat; it's a shame there weren't any sailboats moored there. It's a somewhat busy area due to the many tourist excursions. The famous rocks of Marina di Camerota are located here. (Original) Un bel posto per fare un bagno. La cala è raggiungibile solo in barca; stanno che non ci fossero barche a vela ormeggiate. È una zona un po' trafficata per le numerose escursioni turistiche. Sono qui i famosi scogli di Marina di Camerota.

(Translated by Google) Cove with very high rocky walls overlooking the sea with karst caves and outcropping rocks, one of which is a narrow and high stack type. It can only be reached from the sea. Spectacular (Original) Caletta con pareti rocciose altissime a picco sul mare con grotte carsiche e scogli affioranti di cui uno stretto e alto tipo faraglione. Si raggiunge solo dal mare. Spettacolare

(Translated by Google) Beautiful sea and wild nature reachable only by sea (Original) Bel mare e natura selvaggia raggiungibile solamente via mare

(Translated by Google) I went swimming at Monte Luna Cove on August 12, 2025. The sea was calm and the sun was shining. I arrived on the organized boat tour. It was a wonderful experience. (Original) Ho fatto un bagno presso la cala di monte luna il 12 agosto 2025. Mare calmo, sole splendente. Sono arrivato con il giro in barca organizzato. Bellissima esperienza

(Translated by Google) Still uncontaminated coves and inlets that can only be visited by sea (perhaps for this reason...). Boat trip of approximately 1.5 hours with boatmen sharing anecdotes of local stories and legends (Original) Calette e insenature ancora incontaminate visitabili solo via mare (forse per questo...). Gita in barca di circa 1 ora e mezza con i barcaioli che raccontano aneddoti di storie e leggende locali

(Translated by Google) Very suggestive, wonderful sea, a negative note is the traffic of presumptuous boatmen... have a good swim everyone! (Original) Molto suggestivo, mare stupendo, una nota negativa il traffico di barcaioli presuntuosi...buon bagno a tutti!

(Translated by Google) Despite the beauty and protection of the place.. I still see boats that violate the rules and go into waters where navigation is prohibited 😞 (Original) Nonostante la bellezza e la tutela de posto.. Vedo ancora barchette che violano le regole e vanno in acque dove c'è il divieto di navigazione 😞

Beautiful, but too much boats.

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(Translated by Google) 5 stars are too few. This place is a real paradise on earth. Crystal clear water, between turquoise and emerald, pebble beach, spectacular marine fauna, surreal tranquility. I think it is the clearest and cleanest water in Campania. Easy to get there, half an hour by boat from the port of Scario, 10 euros return. In the ticket you can also see several other coves in the surrounding area. In practice, this boat passes every hour and can take you elsewhere or bring you back to Scario, all in the same ticket. This happens every hour, until 6pm. Do it, go there! (Original) 5 stelle sono anche poche. Questo posto é un vero e proprio paradiso in terra. Acqua cristallina, tra il turchese e lo smeraldo, spiaggia di sassi, fauna marina spettacolare, tranquillità surreale. Penso sia l'acqua più limpida e pulita della Campania. Facile arrivarci, in mezz'ora di barca dal porto di Scario, 10 euro andata e ritorno. Nel biglietto puoi anche vedere svariate altre calette nei dintorni. In pratica, ogni ora passa questa barca che puó condurti altrove o riportarti a Scario, tutto nello stesso biglietto. Ció avviene ogni ora, fino alle 18. Fatelo, andateci!

(Translated by Google) The beach, reachable only by sea, is a jewel. A small corner of paradise on the Cilento coast. Small and secluded, very clear water that fades between blue and green, immersed in nature. Preferably to be avoided in the central weeks of August (like any Italian beach), I highly recommend coming during the popular periods. The experience will be priceless. The boat transport services that depart from Scario, leave you on the beach, with trips leaving every hour, from morning at 9am until 5pm. (Original) La spiaggia, raggiungibile esclusivamente via mare, è un gioiello. Un piccolo angolo di paradiso sulla costa Cilentana. Piccola e appartata, acqua limpidissima che sfuma tra l'azzurro ed il verde, immersa nella natura. Preferibilmente da evitare nelle settimane centrali di agosto ( come d'altronde qualsiasi spiaggia italiana ), consiglio vivamente di venirci in periodi mebo gettonati. L'esperienza sarà impagabile. I servizi di trasporto in barca che partono da Scario, vi lasciano in spiaggia, con corse che partono ogni ora, dal mattibo alle 9 fino alle 17:00.

(Translated by Google) This beautiful gravel beach with emerald blue-green water is located in the stretch of Cilento coast between Policastro and Marina di Camerota to the north. It is possible to arrive on this beach with a boat that shuttles between the port of Scario and this beach and others. It is possible to rent an umbrella and chairs on site. I recommend renting a motor boat in the port of Policastro or Scario, at a cost of around €80 for the whole day, with which to visit the many beaches and coves truly characteristic of the Cilento sea. Nothing to envy of Sicily and Sardinia really 🤗 (Original) Questa bellissima spiaggia in Ghiaia dall'acqua colore verde azzurro Smeraldo si trova nel tratto di costa del Cilento compreso tra Policastro e Marina di Camerota a nord. Su questa spiaggia è possibile arrivare con un imbarcazione che fa da spola tra il porto di Scario e questa spiaggia ed altre ancora. È possibile affittare un ombrellone con delle sedie stesso in loco. Io consiglio di affittare un barchino a motore nel porto di Policastro o in quello di Scario, al costo di circa 80€ per tutta la giornata, con cui visitare le tante spiagge e calette davvero caratteristiche del mare del Cilento. Nulla da invidiare a Sicilia e Sardegna davvero 🤗

Nice park, barring unforseen circumstances (e.g the civil servant who had to open it was at the bar having coffee and chatting with his friends)

Fantastic very nice

(Translated by Google) Beautiful location, in the structure we find the Andrea Fortunato/Polito football museum, where you can admire football and many sports memorabilia, visited on Sundays by appointment. The president was very helpful in explaining the memorabilia, but above all the blood passport. Absolutely worth visiting. (Original) Bellissima location,nella struttura troviamo il museo del calcio Andrea Fortunato/Polito, dove si possono ammirare cimeli di calcio e di tanti sport, visitato di domenica previo appuntamento. Il presidente molto disponibile nello spiegare i cimeli, ma soprattutto il passaporto ematico. Da visitare assolutamente.

(Translated by Google) We spent a beautiful morning in this historic residence, located inside the Villa Comunale di Santa di Castellabate. Villa Matarazzo is a building of great historical value, managed with considerable passion and commitment by the staff. Surrounded by a large green space, also well cared for, it has inside lounges, bedrooms and bathrooms with fine finishes. It also hosts a museum/exhibition dedicated to football champions. (Original) Abbiamo trascorso una bella mattinata in questa dimora storica, posizionata all' interno della villa Comunale di Santa di Castellabate. Villa Matarazzo è un palazzo dal grande valore storico, gestita con notevole passione ed impegno dagli addetti.. Circondata da ampio spazio verde, anche esso ben curato, dispone all' interno, di saloni, camere e bagni con pregevoli finiture. Ospita anche un Museo/ esposizione dedicato ai Campioni del calcio.

(Translated by Google) An environment immersed in nature and quiet. Very clean, the only flaw is the green grass is not well cared for because it was dry due to lack of water. (Original) Un ambiente immerso nella natura e tranquillo. Ben pulito, l unica pecca il verde dell'erbetta non viene curato bene perchè era secco per mancanza d'acqua.

(Translated by Google) If you're looking for a place where natural beauty meets local history, Villa Matarazzo Park is a must-see. Located along Corso Senatore Andrea Matarazzo, this municipal park is an oasis of tranquility and charm in the heart of the Cilento coast. (Original) Se cerchi un luogo dove la bellezza naturale incontra la storia locale, Parco Villa Matarazzo è una tappa imperdibile. Situato lungo Corso Senatore Andrea Matarazzo, questo parco comunale è un’oasi di tranquillità e fascino nel cuore della costa cilentana.

(Translated by Google) It would be a fantastic place, it's a shame that disabled access is difficult, and the catering service is very expensive. (Original) Sarebbe un posto fantastico, peccato sia poco agevole l'accesso ai disabili, e il servizio di ristorazione carissimo.