Holiday Flat In Cilento

While looking for a new holiday destination in Italy, we came across the Cilento region on the internet. We have been travelling all over Italy for years – but we were initially unfamiliar with Cilento. The pictures we discovered of the region promised a dreamlike landscape.

According to the information, you can combine a beach, cultural and hiking holiday in Cilento, which starts around 100 kilometres south of Naples. We booked a great holiday flat in Marina di Camerota right on the beach online. We travelled to Cilento from Munich by car – which takes a little time, but a stopover in Florence is also worthwhile.

When we finally arrived in Cilento, we were not disappointed! The landscapes here are truly marvellous – great beaches, blue sea and the mountains just beyond. Driving along the Cilento coastal road in particular is a wonderful way to enjoy the panoramic views.

Our flat was also perfectly located and absolutely met our expectations. The beach and the town centre are just a few metres away. We were thrilled by the Calanca beach in Marina di Camorota – a beautiful sandy bay that is ideal for children in particular because the beach slopes so gently, as do many beaches in Cilento. While our boys were busy building sandcastles and splashing around in the water, we adults enjoyed the Cilento sunshine. The beach was not at all crowded during our holiday in Cilento – we were there at Whitsun. The coastal town of Marina di Camerota itself, which lies roughly in the middle of the Cilento, has a really beautiful town centre and is not a typical tourist resort. You quickly come into contact with the locals, for example when shopping, and really immerse yourself in the everyday life of the people of Cilento. Although our language skills are very limited, we were able to communicate with our hands and feet.

Above all, we had a beach holiday in Cilento, the weather was really good with us and we had sunshine almost all the time. But we also did a lot of hiking in Cilento – we particularly enjoyed the hikes to Capo Palinuro, the landmark of Cilento with its wonderful viewpoints, and to the Infreschi Marine Nature Park with its natural harbour and turquoise blue sea.

Cilento also has a lot to offer culturally. To get to know the hinterland, we took a trip to the Carthusian monastery in Padula. The monastery is a truly impressive building and a UNESCO World Heritage Site for good reason. Unfortunately, we didn’t make it to the temples of Paestum. We will tackle them on our next trip to the Cilento!

After two weeks of relaxation, we unfortunately had to say goodbye to the wonderful Cilento. On the way back, we visited Pompeii, which has always been a dream of mine.

After this all-round wonderful holiday in Cilento, we would love to return – as die-hard Italy fans and frequent travellers, Cilento has a very special charm for us. Less touristy, very unspoilt and you quickly get in touch with the locals. Plus medieval villages and beautiful beaches – what more could you want?

What remains are wonderful memories and now we are already longing to travel again… Cilento, we’ll be back soon!