since 1971
Excusions
Coves of Palinuro
Capo Palinuro is not to be missed, it takes his name from the mitology; in fact Palinuro was Enea’s pilot. Leaving with a motor boat from the Village you can admire magnificent views and wonderful gorges, light house of Palinuro and metereologic observatory.
Grotta Azzurra (Blue Cove) is very famous for the intense color of its waters and for its parts: Grotta del sangue (Cove of Blood), Grotta delle ossa (Cove of Bones) and Grotta dei monaci (Monk’s Cove).
After this visits you can bathe on the Spiaggia del Buon Dormire (Beach of Good Sleeping)!
HISTORY OF PALINURO
Someone thinks that name “Palinuro” derives from the name of Enea’s pilot who falled in the sea because he was too sleepy.
Some others instead think that it derives from Greek: Palinouros, composted by: “palin” and “ouros”.
In the Ulysse’s Odissea “palin” means “against”, “contrary”, “that turn sand comes back”.
While “ouros” means “storm”, “wind”.
In the end Palinuro is a designation of tempest. In fact wind often dominates Capo Palinuro, causing violent tempests and so it’s very probable that Greeks navigators sailing Tirreno sea give it its name.
Many archaeologically discoveries attest the presence of an ancient civilization in the past.
Some of this discoveries (like coins) were recovered in a sepulchre in 1933 on the coasts of Palinuro, in a place called “Le Saline” (The Salt-mine) and they were dated IV and VI century a.c.
History of Palinuro is connected to history of town Molpa that rised on an high headland, the only things that remain are two ruins: a castle and the Church of Saint Giuliano.
Rinaldi Palace was a part of Prince of Centola and Marchioness of Pisciotta’s feud until 1700 d.c.
Then the feud was bought to Rinaldi family. In 1814 was one of King of Naples’ (Gioachino Murat, Napoleon’s brother-in-law) residences.
After pestilence in 1656 a big part of population dead and Palinuro was encroached by many criminals.
Blue sea of Palinuro invites to sail unpolluted coast where is possible to discover uneven inlets, wonderful beachs, beautiful bays and amazing marine coves (Blue Cove and Sulphuric Cove, the most popular).
Saracen Towers, Castle of Molpa, Scoglio del Coniglio (Reef of Rabbit), Baia del Buon Dormire (Bay of Good Sleeping), River Mingardo, Saint Severino’s hamlet and Bulgheria mount are some obligation stopping places in this stunning itinerary. They will discover you an awesome natural location that was choosed by an old population for mild mood and fertile grounds.
Infreschi’s Bay
If you’ll want you’ll able to have a Wonderful excursion with boat (all day long) to admire the beauty of Coast of Cilento and to bathe in the most characteristic bays. And then you’ll taste excellent meals for example course with fresh fish and local foods…
Amalfi Coast
Amalfi Coast is one of most beautiful place of district Campania, it is famous in all the world and you must visit it! Departure with a local guide from Holiday Village by train, then with motor vassel to admire the wonderful coastal landscape. Visit of Positano and Amalfi too. AND THEN Visit of: Palinuro village and Pisciotta village with a minibus, excavation of Velia, Paestum, Pompei and Vesuvio and Capri.
Temple at Paestum
