Spiaggia Palinuro

Cilento Coast


The town’s main beach stretches for around 4km north of the centre. There is another more sheltered curve of sand abutting Palinuro’s postcard-pretty harbour in the south, replete with colourful fishing boats, several bars and a rocky headland standing sentinel. You can hire kayaks and arrange boat trips here.


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1. Spiaggia Marinella

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2. Grotta Azzurra

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Although it doesn’t have the hype of its Capri counterpart, Palinuro’s Grotta Azzurra is similarly spectacular, with a brilliant play of light and hue.

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8. Castellabate Beach

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Santa Maria’s golden sandy beach stretches for around 4km, which equals plenty of towel space on the sand, even in midsummer.