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Palinuro, with a wonderful blue sea and the natural caves Among Centola hamlets there is the famous Palinuro. Palinuro is very appreciated by tourists, thanks to its wonderful position, among olive trees on the hills and the wonderful sea. The sea is really uncontaminated, there are wonderful creeks, long and wide beeches, beautiful caves (Azzurra, del Ribalto, Calafetente, del Buon Dormire, delle Ossa) with stalagmites and remains of prehistoric animals. Palinuro was the name of the helmsman of Aeneas who, according to tradition, fell in the sea, and when he reached the beach, he was killed by the inhabitants. Grotta Azzurra is called Azzurra (blue) because sunlight creates on the water wonderful blue shades thanks to a siphon (20 m deep) that makes sunlight pass. It is attainable only by sea. Grotta d’argento is called “d’argento” (silver) because of the colour of the water on the calcareous walls. Grotta del Sangue has water with red “blood” reflexes on it; Grotta Calafetente, the name comes from the sulphurous exhalations. The cave has the shape of an amphitheatre. Along the entrance tunnel there are some kinds of corals, never living in this part of Mediterranean Sea. In some parts of the caves there are toxic gases; Grotta dei Monaci, it is called “dei Monaci” (of friars) because there are some stalagmites having the shape and the colour (brown) of monks in prayer. The territory of Palinuro has a wild beauty: a huge rock arch goes into the sea, thus protecting a creek that is considered a natural repair for sailors. Maybe in the past it was used by Argonauts, Phoenicians, Greeks. In this place there were many ancient communities, as the tombs of V century b.C. and the archaeological finds testify: all these objects show the beauty and the prosperity of this area. Palinuro hamlet is the most important tourist town of Cilentana coast: accommodation facilities are nice and comfortable, the climate is mild, the coast is charming, the sea is wonderful, and the caves are really picturesque. The story of Palinuro is linked to that of Molpa, two monuments testify this fact: the ruins of the castle and the church of San Giuliano, built in 1100.

The origin of the town is told by a legend, written by Virgil in the Aeneid: Palinuro, the helmsman of Aeneas, was going along the coasts of Cilento, he fell asleep when the God of Sleep descended from Olympus taking the appearance of Forbante. The sea was calm and the god convinced him to rest. But Palinuro didn’t trust him and the god as a revenge made him fall asleep. He took his body and threw it into the sea. For three nights Palinuro travelled in the sea, clung to a rope linked to the ship. The fourth day he arrived on a beach but he was killed by the inhabitants of that place (the Greek town of Elea, the Latin Velia). The summer event Notte del Mito is a very nice event, it is dedicated to the legend of Palinuro. Palinuro has a wonderful vegetation made of Mediterranean bush, with brooms and heather, and the famous Primula Palinuri, a typical flower, that grows only in this area. The town gives also its scientific name to the lobster (Palinurus vulgaris). Palazzo Rinaldi, with a bell tower of 893, is very interesting. In 1814 the king of Naples stayed there (he was brother in law of Napoleon); Gioacchino Murat came in this area to control the defensive towers and make them stronger. The Antiqurium is really rich, there are the findings of a necropolis of VI century b.C.


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  • Villaggio Camping Arco Naturale Club

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Villaggio Camping Arco Naturale Club

    The holiday village, Villaggio Camping Arco Naturale Club, is located in an area of 85, 000 sq meters, immersed in a completely flat olive grove overlooking the sea and two little bays: the Mingardo and Arco Naturale Bays, on the marvelous coastline betwe...

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  • Costa del Mito

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Costa del Mito

    In the heart of the Cilento National Park, dipped in the green nature of secular olive groves, oaks and pines, the Costa del Mito Camping and Caravanning Village is born - a structure endowed with all the comforts of life. It is ideal for whoever wishes t...

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  • B&B Palinuro Holiday

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    B&B Palinuro Holiday

    B&B Palinuro Holiday is a Bed and Breakfast near the sea and the centre of Palinuro. Italy. It has parking, open space, a magnificent view, rooms with bathrooms which cater for 2/3/4 persons, television, air conditioned, and much corduality. Breakfas...

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  • Residence Punta Paradiso

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Residence Punta Paradiso

    The Villa apartment complex of Residence Punta Paradiso stands in front of the Palinuro, Italy sea, with a panoramic view of the bay of Capo Palinuro and its characteristic harbour. One of the many Palinuro beaches is only a few steps away. There you wi...

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  • Marbella Club

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Marbella Club

    The Marbella Club is an exclusive Self Catering club that offers a complete range of services. Surrounded by greenery and hills (which are excellent for trekking) in Palinuro, Italy, it is just a few yards from the famous Arco Naturale beach in the Nation...

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  • Hotel Ulisse

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Hotel Ulisse

    The Hotel Ulisse, in Palinuro, Italy is situated in an oasis of greenery and calm. It is 200 meters from the sea. The beach stretches for 5km and forms the bay of Saline. The hotel rooms are all equipped private bathrooms, colour TV, telephone, and fan...

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  • Hotel La Primula Palinuro

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Hotel La Primula Palinuro

    The Hotel La Primula Palinuro in Palinuro, Italy offers its guests elegant and refined accommodation, thanks to its efficient facilities: There are 32 rooms furnished and equipped with all amenities and equipped with color TV; the parking lot which is eas...

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  • Hotel Le Tre Caravelle

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Hotel Le Tre Caravelle

    Hotel Le Tre Caravelle, Hotel Palinuro Italy Close to the central square of Palinuro and near the tourist harbour, Hotel Le Tre Caravelle is located in a central position in the National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano. In ten minu...

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  • Hotel San Paolo

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Hotel San Paolo

    Hotel San Paolo, in Palinuro, Italy is situated in a privileged panoramic position, dominating the incomparable scenery of the coast of Cilento. It is immersed in the cool peace of olive trees and brightened up by orange and lemon trees. Its secluded po...

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  • Hotel Saline

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Hotel Saline

    Hotel Saline, stands directly on a beach of fine white sand in Palinuro, Italy, a pearl on the Cilento coast. The intense blue sea, clothed in myth makes it an enchanting location for a getaway. Hotel Saline,is a four star establishment which has been r...

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  • Grand Hotel San Pietro

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Grand Hotel San Pietro

    The famous sea of Palinuro in Italy in front of the beautiful promontory there is the Grand Hotel San Pietro. The perfect fusion between the countryside and the comfort of modern accommodation makes for a genuine oasis of peace and relaxation. Here the se...

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  • Hotel Il Rifugio

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Hotel Il Rifugio

    Hotel Il Rifugio is located in Palinuro, Italy and consists of rooms with 2 to 3 beds on the ground floor and rooms with 3 or 4 beds on the first floor, some of which have balconies. All rooms are furnished with an independent bathroom, color TV, hair dry...

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  • Best Western Hotel La Conchiglia

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Best Western Hotel La Conchiglia

    Cozy and comfortable, the Best Western Hotel La Conchiglia has a panoramic terrace from which to admire the scenic views of Cape Palinuro, Italy and offers numerous environments suitable for relaxing moments. Thanks to its strategic location in the hear...

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  • Il Castello di San Sergio

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Il Castello di San Sergio

    In Palinuro, Italy, within the heart of the National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano and surrounded by verdant hills overlooking Cape Palinuro, Italy is the Bed and Breakfast, Il Castello di San Sergio which means The Castle of St. Sergius. It is appro...

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  • Residence Trivento

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Residence Trivento

    Residence Trivento is in Palinuro, in the Cilento National Park, not far from the Arco Naturale, an enchanting beach. It is situated on a hillside and surrounded by olive trees and typical Mediterranean vegetation. It is approximately 3.5km from Palinuro ...

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  • Vigna del Mare

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Vigna del Mare

    Vigna del Mare is a Self Catering establishment and has a particularly good location in respect to the residential centre of Palinuro, Italy and the famous “Saline Beach”. The Self Catering residence is 400 mt away from Palinuro’s centr...

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  • Camping Saline Di Gabriele

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Camping Saline Di Gabriele

    Camping Saline Di Gabriele, in Palinuro, Italy has been managed by the Gabriel family since 1967. The Camping and Caravanning grounds cover an area of 20,000 square meters and ends directly on the beautiful beach of salt. The magnificent surroundings of...

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  • Capitaneria Di Porto

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Capitaneria Di Porto

    Capitaneria Di Porto is a Corps of the Marina Militare (Italian Navy) and has tasks and functions connected mostly to the civil use of the sea but also includes Search and Rescue. Amongst the many functions that this organisation has in Italy as well as...

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  • Villa Belvedere Palinuro

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Villa Belvedere Palinuro

    Villa Belvedere Palinuro is in the National Park of Cilento, with exclusive gardens and a napoleonic blockhouse, which dominates the promontory of Capo Palinuro in Italy and the port, and offers lovely independent accomodations above a cliff by the sea. ...

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  • Fonteluna Residence

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Fonteluna Residence

    The Fonteluna Residence is situated in area known as Centola, on the beautiful green hillside that overlooks Cape Palinuro, Italy. It is just 10 minutes from the sea and charecterised by a wonderful mild climate and a Mediterranean vegetation. The complex...

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  • Palazzo Lupo

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Palazzo Lupo

    Palazzo Lupo is a Bed and Breakfast establishment set in the natural beauty that is Palinuro, Italy. It is just 4 kilometres from the centre of town is a known seaside resort. There is also a restaurant, only 200 meters in distance from the Bed and Breakf...

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  • Hotel Villa Mirella

    Located in Palinuro, Salerno, Campania, Italy

    Hotel Villa Mirella

    Hotel Villa Mirella is situated 900 meters from the centre of Palinuro, Italy, Pearl of the Cilento National Park and only a few hundred meters from the enchanting beaches of the Arco Naturale and Saline. Inside a green park, Hotel Villa Mirella is the id...

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  • Village Natura Park
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  • Hotel Seven Resort & Residence
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