If you are dreaming the Mediterranean but large crowds are your own personal nightmare, drive less than 3 hours from Amalfi and you will find a well-kept secret not even a lot of Italians know of: the Cilento is best known to produce the best buffalo mozzarella the South has to offer, but has much more to offer than just this gooey, decadent specialty.
The long sandy beaches of Cilento boast blue-flagged, crystal-clear water, the hotels authentic, warm hospitality, the fishing villages of Sapri and Scario a typical Southern charm; the ancient Greek city of Paestum – once called Poseidonia to honor the Sea God Poseidon – enchants its visitors with three extraordinarily well-preserved Greek temples and the impressive collections of artifacts treasured in the local museum.
What’s more to like? A lot, if you like hiking. The Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park offers a plethora of scenic hiking trails for all levels – suspended between the verdant forests and turquoise triumph of Tyrrhenian Sea, the paths of Cilento are perfect to be explored with a self-guided walking trip: we have created one that connects the most enchanting itineraries in the region, from the sea of Sapri to the Medieval hilltop town of Pisciotta.
