Surroundings and Things to Do
Cilento: A Land to Discover
Cilento is a welcoming land of undeniable beauty, rich in exceptional historical and archaeological heritage, green areas and coasts overlooking one of Italy's cleanest seas.
From our strategic location you can easily reach the most beautiful attractions in the area.
Montesano sulla Marcellana
Located about 850 meters above sea level, it is known for its panoramic position and wealth of natural resources, including numerous mineral springs that have given rise to a renowned thermal complex.
The village boasts ancient history, a historic center with notable architecture, and is located in an area rich in forests and nature trails.
Cerreta-Cognole Forest
The Cerreta Cognole forest is a large protected area in the Vallo di Diano, known for its biodiversity and a deer repopulation project.
Covering about 823 hectares, it hosts various species of flora and fauna, many at risk of extinction, such as the barbastelle bat. It offers hiking trails, picnic areas and educational activities for schools and families, including an "Adventure Park".
Early Christian Baptistery of San Giovanni in Fonte
It is a unique building, famous for being the only baptistery in the world built over a perennial spring.
Dating back to the 4th century, it has a quadrangular plan with round arches that once supported a dome. Its distinctive feature is the central baptismal font, fed by natural spring water, which allowed baptism by immersion.
Certosa di San Lorenzo (Padula)
The Certosa di Padula is one of the largest and most sumptuous baroque monastery complexes in Italy, founded in 1306 and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1998.
Its dimensions are impressive, with over 50,000 m² and about 320 rooms. An architectural masterpiece that will leave you breathless.
Teggiano
Located on a hill in the Vallo di Diano and declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site, it is a well-preserved medieval village. It is known for its fortress appearance, with cobblestone streets, stone houses, noble portals, and the massive Macchiaroli Castle, once a fief of the Sanseverino family.
The area also offers historic churches, such as the Cathedral of Santa Maria Maggiore, and the opportunity to participate in historical reenactments like "At the Table of Princess Costanza".
Calore River Gorges
The Calore river gorges are a series of five deep gorges carved into the rock by the Calore Lucano river. This natural area is characterized by imposing rock walls, natural pools, natural bridges like Pietra Tetta, and hiking and canoeing trails.
The gorges are a natural oasis with specific flora and fauna, offering opportunities for hiking, relaxation and water sports activities.
Venus Hair Waterfalls
The Venus Hair Waterfalls are a natural oasis in Cilento (Casaletto Spartano area) where the water of the Bussentino stream slides over rocks covered with ferns, creating a scenic effect similar to a woman's hair.
The name derives from the Adiantum Capillus-Veneris fern, which grows abundantly in the humid and cool microclimate of the place. The area features waterfalls, natural pools, trails, remains of an ancient mill and equipped picnic areas.
Pertosa-Auletta Caves
The Pertosa-Auletta caves are a karst complex in Cilento National Park, famous for being the only caves in Italy with a navigable underground river and for preserving the remains of an ancient pile-dwelling village.
Visits are organized on guided tours that combine boat trips on the Negro river, walks among suggestive stalactite and stalagmite formations, and insights into their archaeological history.
Cilento Coast
The Cilento Coast is a stretch of coast in Campania, between the Gulf of Salerno and the Gulf of Policastro, known for the beauty of its landscape, quality beaches (often awarded the Blue Flag) and charming villages.
It is characterized by a varied landscape, alternating between cliffs, sandy beaches and coves reachable also by sea. The area is also rich in history, culture and food and wine traditions.
Where We Are
Via Nazionale, 48A - 84033 Montesano sulla Marcellana (SA)
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