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... relationship with their territory; this is why tourists find a friendly and nice hospitality, respectful of traditions and nature. In this area tourists find many interesting things: the Greek ruins of Paestumand Velia, tales of Classical age (the famous story of Capo Palinuro by Virgil); the castles, the tower on the coast, signs of Middle Ages and of pirates' invasions. Visitors learn the rich story of Cilento through its castles, abbeys, hamlets and ancient ruins.
The coast of Cilento is really beautiful, with its rocks, creeks and beaches. The coast goes from Agropoli to Pioppi, to Castellabate, Ascea, Pisciotta, Centola, Palinuro, Marina di Camerota and Sapri. The blue sea is surmounted by Aleppo pines, rests silently in the caves, surrounded by the rocks and the golden beaches.
Cilento offers a wonderful nature, made of woods, caves and old paths full of archaeology, nature and traditions.
This territory is part of the protected area of National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano, a wonderful park where a very rich nature is, made of ancient woods, sea, rivers, streams, lakes, ancient cultivations, small rural houses.
Nature is very important for this territory: many agritourisms have been created to give tourists the possibility to taste the life of this area. In this way tourists can visit the wonderful churches, the monuments, the castles and live the silent and rich nature of these places, learning also the ancient rural traditions.
Agriculture is the main activity: olive oil is very famous and tasteful, the DOC wines, figs, salami and dairy products are really delicious. These products can be purchased and tasted also in the many agritourisms of the territory; here visitors can see and buy also the wonderful handicraft products made by local craftsmen.
A journey through these places is a really wonderful and exciting experience, made of culture, traditions, nature and good food: folklore is very rich of events, there are many delicious typical products, cooking is really tasteful, nature is wonderful, landscapes are really beautiful, the history is charming. |