LIVING THE TERRITORY
A unique experience between nature and sea
NATIONAL PARK OF CILENTO
Landscapes of beauty: one of the 10 natural geoparks of UNESCO. A fascinating natural territory wrapped in history, culture, music, arts and entertainment. Its splendid landscape is interrupted by countries clinging to the rocks or lying on the sea shores. www.cilentoediano.it
THE CILENTANA COAST
A Blue Flag sea. A coast 100 km long, a clear sea and the tranquility of rural settings. A paradise to be discovered, a combination of bays and long stretches of golden sand.
AMALFI COAST
Declared by UNESCO as a "World Heritage Site", a collection of exclusive places set like precious stones along the Mediterranean landscape.
CAPRI AND SORRENTINE PENINSULA
Poignant landscapes of one of the most beautiful stretches of coast in the world. Land of colors, sirens, city of gardens The Isle of Capri, a "mythical" place that continues to be a destination for travelers, intellectuals and stars of the show. Famous above all for its natural beauty, ancient history, mild climate and luminous landscape. In the cobalt blue of its sea, it is a succession of caves and stacks.
PAESTUM AND THAT’S NOT ALL ...
Included in the UNESCO World Heritage List are the archaeological sites of Paestum and Velia, of immense beauty, important monumental complexes of Magna Graecia, and the Certosa di San Lorenzo di Padula, the largest monastic complex in Southern Italy and one of the most interesting in Europe for architectural magnificence and copiousness of artistic treasures.
BETWEEN CASTLES AND ANCIENT VILLAGES
The castles, dominated by fortresses and hills that were once fortified, dot some of the most charming villages of the Cilento, considered among the "most beautiful villages in Italy". Ancient, surprising and majestic, mysterious custodians of centuries of history. A journey to discover these imposing vestiges of the past is another way to visit this territory, from which the panorama of the coastal and interior Cilento is exceptional
CULTURAL AND GASTRONOMIC PATHS
Visiting the Cilento does not only mean discovering untouched nature and architectural beauties, but also being able to taste goodness grown and produced exclusively in these territories, through food and wine tours and itineraries dedicated to wine and traditional flavors www.cilentoontheroad.it www.turismoinsalerno.it
EXCURSIONS AND TREKKING
The mild climate allows you to practice trekking and hiking in all seasons; wonderful walks on foot, by bicycle or on horseback, incredible excursions by boat and sailboat. Cilento is home to an extraordinary variety of fauna and flora: a perfect place for hikers who love nature and photography. www.cilentoexplorer.com www.sentieridelcilento.it www.ilcilentano.it www.walking-trekking.it www.visitcilento.com
SPORT FOR ALL AGES
For all sports enthusiasts, Cilento is the ideal destination for their holidays. You can practice water sports, active sports on land, sports specifically designed for children and fun-filled adventures like; swimming, sailing, diving, canoeing, canyoning, mountain biking, horseback riding, archery, sport fishing. www.oasialento.it www.goledelcalore.it www.cilentoemenevanto.com www.submaniaagropoli.it www.leganavaleagropoli.it www.sportcilento.com
EXPERIENTIAL WORKSHOPS
Immersion in a collective dimension where strong interpersonal bonds are created, sharing intense emotions and sensations. Numerous art workshops and folk music and dances, local cooking classes organized in the area, where, in addition to discovering and learning the secrets of Cilento's art and dance cuisine, you will discover traditions, customs and traditions and enjoy the cheerfulness and warmth characteristic of the locals.
NIGHTLIFE
Especially in the seaside resorts of the coastal strip, very active both in summer and winter, there is plenty of funto be had in the variety of clubs, pubs, discos and lounge bars where you can spend an evening in peace or dancing until morning.
THE MEDITERRANEAN DIET
Did you know that the Mediterranean Diet recognized as an "intangible cultural asset of UNESCO" was born in the Cilento region? Studies conducted by the American doctor Ancel Keyes in Cilento, in particular at Pioppi, have scientifically demonstrated the importance and the real benefits of the Mediterranean diet. The reason for the award is the positive impact that the Mediterranean Diet has on health. The diet based on bread, pasta, fruit, vegetables, many legumes, extra-virgin olive oil, fish and very little meat is able to reduce the risks of incurring cardiovascular disease and, consequently, of increasing the longevity of those who adopt it.
EXTRAVIRGIN OLIVE OIL
The Mediterranean diet helps you live better and even longer. And extra virgin olive oil, one of the healthiest condiments that exists, is a fundamental element Among the different types of oil, there is a special one typical of the Cilento land, recognized as a DOP, therefore of protected origin, which is precisely the extra virgin olive oil of Cilento DOP.
WHITE FIG OF CILENTO DOP
The introduction of the fig tree in the Cilento seems to be before the sixth century a. C. It is to be attributed to the Greek colonists who had founded several cities in this area. Famous authors of the Roman era have praised the characteristics of Cilento agricultural products, including dried figs, used in Cilento and Lucania as a food base for the labor employed in field work. The "Fico Bianco del Cilento" PDO has gradually evolved, from "bread of the poor", as it was once called, to fine food. Fig trees have for thousands of years contributed to characterizing the rural landscape of Cilento, becoming together with the olive tree, the icon of the local peasant civilization
FISH OF THE CILENTO
"The 'caught' in the Cilento protected marine areas, rich in blue fish, especially anchovies, is the backbone of the Mediterranean Diet. In fact, it is rich in mineral salts, vitamins and polyunsaturated fatty acids and is easy to chew and digest.
BUFFALO MOZZARELLA AND CHEESE
This dairy product of the Cilento tradition, is much appreciated not only by the local population, but also by all those who choose Cilento to spend relaxing periods. They are produced exclusively with raw buffalo milk from local farms, processed with methods handed down from generation to generation. The mozzarella takes its name from the processing technique that provides, in fact, that the cheesemaker "cuts" the artisan pasta; the art of cutting is an ancient tradition that is still fascinating and interesting to see and learn.
TYPICAL CILENTAN DISHES
When you come to visit the villages perched on the sea, the archaeological site of Paestum or Velia, the Vallo di Diano or the other small treasures of the Cilento you will certainly not be able to avoid tasting the dishes of the area. Here are some Cilento gastronomic specialties that you can find in restaurants or homes where you still cook like once!
THE WINE OF CILENTO
Cilento to visit, to eat ... and to drink! In the heart of the Park, in fact, the famous Cilento wines are produced. These are high quality wines, among which we find since 1989 a Cilento DOC (Controlled Denomination of Origin) which includes wines made from vines of: Aglianico, Fiano, Piedirosso, Primitivo, Sangiovese, Trebbiano toscano, Greco, Malvasia bianca. Cilentan vines have their origins in ancient Greece. In fact, the colonists came here from the Peloponnese coasts to begin the cultivation of the vine and, therefore, the production of wine.
