Territory DISCOVERING CILENTO

Campania is the Italian region with the most UNESCO-designated World Heritage sites. Millennia of cultural exchange between West and East under the sign of the Mediterranean. Unique palaces, villas and vestiges. Museums that thrill with works and artifacts from every civilization. The enchanting charm of art cities.

TERRITORY

Discovering Cilento

The location of Oleandri Resort, in the heart of Cilento, just 1500mt from the Archaeological site of Paestum and 300mt from the sea, is ideal to be able to enrich one’s vacation with unique moments that transform an ordinary stay into a real experience. Visiting Cilento, means not only being just a few steps away from our wonderful “blue flag” sea, but it also means having the opportunity to visit authentic places and villages where time seems to stand still; it means having the chance to rediscover archaeological and artistic treasures of ancient history; it means getting lost among the natural beauty of unspoiled landscapes, among the scents of our land, among the genuine flavors of local products.

Events

April

OPEN
Outdoor Experience and Active Paestum

Fashion Awards in Paestum

May

Cilento Tastes

July

2th July
Paestum Pizza Fest

Musica & Parole
Parco Archeologico di Paestum e Velia

August

27th August
Claudio Baglioni
GrandTour “La vita è adesso”
Arena dei templi

29 agosto
Pooh 60 – La nostra storia Estate
Arena dei templi

September

12th September
Skin Art Tattoo Fest

Paestum Archaeological Park

Just 2 km from the Resort, lies a unique Greco-Roman archaeological area, recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site: the Archaeological Park of Paestum. A timeless beauty that has been guarding for over 2000 years and still leaves you breathless.

Just a short walk from the Park, the Paestum Archaeological Museum houses the outstanding artifacts from the city and the area. Of extraordinary interest are the painted tomb slabs, of which the most famous is the Tomb of the Diver from 480 BC. The work is the only example of Greek painting in Magna Graecia.

The ticket includes both park and museum admission and the Elea-Velia Park located in Ascea and is valid for three days. You can request a group or private guided tour.

Mozzarella di Bufala Campana

A true local gastronomic treasure in the ancient heart of Campania. Mozzarella di Bufala di Paestum is a precious product, the result of ancient traditions and long and meticulous artisanal processing of milk. A few kilometers from the resort, there are several dairies where you can watch the mozzarella being made and taste the freshly processed product. A unit experience of local craftsmanship.

Fly Paestum

fly over the paestum temples and THE CILENTO SEA!

Fly Paestum takes you flying in a two-seater paramotor aircraft for an unforgettable experience, above one of the most beautiful archaeological sites in the world and on the Cilento coast.

Where: Paestum, Salerno
Duration of flight: 15-20 minutes
Total duration of experience: about 40 minutes (briefing, flight, landing)

Find out more at https://www.flypaestum.com/

Castellabate

Castellabate is a small village located on a hill whose apex is topped by the castle overlooking Santa Maria di Castellabate. UNESCO World Heritage Site, increased its notoriety following the film “Welcome to the South” with Alessandro Siani.

Visiting Castellabate means getting lost in the intricate alleyways of the village, made up of stairways, arches, and old houses that will make you feel like you are part of a place where time seems to stand still. We recommend visiting the Belvedere San Costabile, a panoramic terrace overlooking Santa Maria di Castellabate and the Abbot’s Castle, which periodically hosts exhibitions. Also famous is the plaque dedicated to Joachim Murat, who said, “You don’t die here.”

Agropoli - Gateway to Cilento

Agropoli is a historic town overlooking the sea and characterized by a lively old town, a medieval castle and views of the Gulf of Salerno.
Easy half-day excursion, ideal for combining local history, evening walks on the harbor and a sea or aperitif stop overlooking the sunset.

Experience
Tour of the village, visit to the Angevin-Aragonese Castle, scenic walks and sampling of seafood specialties in the harbor restaurants.

Trentinara

Medieval village, now known as the Terrace of Cilento, an evocative place from which to enjoy breathtaking scenery that embraces the entire Sele Plain
. On this terrace is placed the sign “Kiss, please,” referring back to the legend of Isabella and Saul evoked by the Chained Stone. Among the most important tourist attractions
of the entire area is the “Cilento in Volo” zipline, which gives the bravest tourists the chance to literally free-body fly,
safely harnessed, through a steel cable about 1,600 meters long, reaching close to 120Km/h.

The Royal Palace of Caserta

Designed by architect Luigi Vanvitelli in 1750 at the behest of King Charles of Bourbon, the Royal Palace of Caserta with its more than 1,200 rooms and 1742 windows is considered one of the most important examples of Baroque architecture in Italy.

It was Charles of Bourbon, who had it built to assert the power of the new Kingdom of Naples, and the work took decades. In fact, the palace was completed only in 1845. Also well-kept, full of charm and history are the outdoor spaces, which cover more than 120 hectares: the Royal Park, the English Garden, the Forest of San Silvestro, and theCarolinian Aqueduct that fed the gardens’ sumptuous fountains.

Amalfi Coast

Amalfi, which gives its name to the entire Amalfi coast, is the oldest of the Maritime Republics as well as one of the oldest towns in Campania. Apart from historical, artistic and monumental splendors such as the Duomo with the Paradise Cloister, one is enveloped in a magical atmosphere in Amalfi. Next, not to be missed is Positano, the most precious gem of the Amalfi peninsula, whose
postcard-perfect scenery, with its pyramid of colorful houses descending
to the sea, is world-renowned.

The Charterhouse of Padula

The Carthusian Monastery of San Lorenzo in Padula, a Baroque masterpiece, was the first monastery founded by Carthusian monks in Campania and, in magnificence and grandeur, the largest in Italy.

Commissioned by Baron Thomas of San Severino, it was designed in 1306 on an area of more than 50 thousand square meters divided between a residence area for the monks, with of more than three hundred cells, and prayer rooms such as the church and the cloister. The latter, with its 12 thousand square meters enclosed in 84 scenic columns, is the largest in the world . In 1998 UNESCO recognized it as a World Heritage Site.

Velia / Elea - Archaeological site and sea

Velia (ancient Elea) is one of the most important centers of Magna Graecia, famous for the philosophical school of Parmenides and Zeno. Included together with Paestum in the Paestum-Velia Archaeological Park, it combines ancient history and seascape.
A perfect cultural complement to the Paestum Archaeological Park: Doric temple, Greek walls, theater and sea views. The Museum and Guided Tours help to understand the historical and philosophical value of the place.

Experience
Half-day guided tours, archaeological trekking on the coastal area and combinations with natural pools/beaches.

Caves of Castelcivita - Karst cavities

A complex of spectacular underground caves, with wide passages, stalactites and stalagmites, which can be visited through equipped paths.
A ‘natural and educational experience for all seasons, perfect in case of uncertain weather or for those who want to discover the geology of Cilento.

Experience
Guided tours, cavity tours and combination with excursions on the Calore River/natural areas nearby.

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