Palinuro
Palinuro: the most visited Cilento town in summer.
Palinuro is considered by many to be the ideal tourist destination for those who are looking for a vacation of sea, relaxation and nature, indeed it is most famous for its beaches, sapphire blue sea and sea caves.
Must-see attractions in Palinuro and surroundings
Where to stay in Palinuro
The town of Palinuro, is part of the municipality of Centola, and therefore in order to properly choose where to stay in Palinuro, it is important to consider several factors, including your budget, the means of transportation by which you reach the town, and the type of vacation you want to take.
So here are the best areas to stay in Palinuro:
In the historic center of Palinuro: staying in the historic center of Palinuro makes you very close to the sea, that is, in the proximity of the main seaside resorts and beaches, as well as the main departure points for daily boat trips
In the surroundings of Palinuro: staying a few miles away from the center of Palinuro, perhaps in Centola, will offer you the opportunity to stay close to the main means of connection, namely the train, be immersed in the Cilento National Park and close to the Middle Ages hamlet of San Severino of Centola.
How to get to Palinuro
Palinuro is 160 minutes by car from Naples, 120 minutes from Salerno, 80 minutes from Paestum and 40 minutes from Sapri.
For those coming from Salerno, you can exit the A3 highway at Battipaglia and from there take the SS18 towards Agropoli, Vallo della Lucania. Once in Poderia, continue in the direction of Palinuro on SR 562.
For those coming from the south on the A3, take the Buonabitacolo highway exit and continue on the SS517 to Policastro Bussentino, then take the SS 18 to Poderia, continue in the direction of Palinuro on SR 562.
Why you should visit Palinuro
Palinuro, located in the heart of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, is a renowned seaside resort in Campania, in the south of Italy, in fact it boasts high rocky coasts overlooking the sea from which it is possible to admire a breathtaking landscape, just think of the promontory of Capo Palinuro, home to the famous lighthouse, the second highest in Italy, beautiful beaches declared Blue Flag every year, numerous sea caves, ideal for diving enthusiasts.
Among the things to see in Palinuro there is first and foremost the Natural Arch, which has become a symbol of Palinuro, and the numerous beaches, let's find out what they are:
Spiaggia del Buon Dormire: Palinuro's most beautiful beach, hidden by a high rock face and accessible only by sea
Spiaggia delle Saline: awarded Blue Flag several times, characterized by golden sand and crystal clear sea
Spiaggia dell'Arco Naturale: the beach takes its name from the large natural arch present. The beach is slightly further from the center of Palinuro
Spiaggia Marinella: beach completely surrounded by greenery with sand that is less fine than other beaches but has a shallow bottom due to sediment from the nearby Lambro River.
In addition, you cannot miss visiting the caves of Palinuro:
Blue Grotto: Palinuro's most fascinating sea cave, named after the color of its waters
Blood cave: its name comes from the color of the inner walls (formed by ferrous oxide) that are reflected in the sea.
Monks cave: so called because of the presence of stalagmites reminding monks praying
Bones cave: characterized by the presence of prehistoric animal bones
Palinuro and surroundings
