Excursions in Cilento: hiking and boat trips
From Palinuro to Marina di Camerota: discover hiking in the Park
If you love Cilento and choose Palinuro for your holidays, we in the apartments for families can recommend the places which are not to be missed if you want to take home a wealth of experience of nature and unspoiled landscapes that only the Park of Cilento can offer you.
If you are not satisfied by Palinuro and surroundings, there are many tours that lead to the discovery of the beauties of Cilento.
From the coast and the fascinating natural caves of Capo Palinuro or “Infreschi Bay”, to horse riding and farming schools for those who choose to holiday with children, to rafting and climbing for the more sporty, there is something for everyone.
Do not miss the trekking excursions through the valleys in bloom and the natural oases, a blessing for body and spirit for an active holiday in Cilento
Excursions by sea in Palinuro and Marina di Camerota
Boat trip to Capo Palinuro: starting from Arco Naturale beach, one of the most beautiful beaches of Palinuro, you visit the most beautiful caves of the Cape, via the amusing shape of “Rabbit Rock” and having a relaxing dip at the enchanting “Buondormire Bay”, where Ulysses met the Sirens
Boat trip to Marina di Camerota: discover the Cilento coast as far as the enchanting natural harbor of “Infreschi Bay”, where you greet the famous pirate at his refreshment point and take panoramic photos from charming chapel of St. Lazarus. An exciting journey between caves and freshwater springs: Cala Monte di Luna, the Grotta degli Innamorati and the Grotta del Toro are some names of the stops of the tour.
Lamparata: an exciting night’s fishing for the living tradition of catching bluefish by boat with “lampara”(lamps). On the beach fishermen will delight the palate preparing freshly caught fish and a hearty spaghetti dinner to be enjoyed right under the stars.
Snorkeling in Capo Palinuro: for fans of diving in Palinuro, a boat trip in the company of diving school instructors to explore the sea bed near the Blue Grotto with your mask and flippers.
Trekking in Cilento: the enchanted paths and sports
Climbing in Palinuro and along the cliffs did you know that climbing in Palinuro offers unique views? The ” Molpa beach” in Palinuro with its beautiful cliffs overlooking the sea, a few steps from the Marinella beach and Buondormire bay, and “Vauzo rì Santa Maria” in Foria are the favorite destinations of climbers.
Horseback riding along the river Mingardo: do you love nature and horses? Then a ride along the river Mingardo is just for you! With your family and children you can discover the flora and fauna of the Mediterranean on the paths along the river.
Morigerati WWF Oasis: a trek among the caves and waterfalls created by the Bussento river, one of the most adventurous excursions in Cilento.
Sassano, Valley of the Orchids: the natural habitat of Mediterranean orchids which in spring will amaze you with their different colours.
Educational farms: cows, rabbits, wild boars and many other animals are waiting to meet adults and children. But the surprises don’t end there! You can discover the smells and taste the flavors of the garden learning how to prepare one of the dishes of Cilento!
Canyoning and rafting along the river Bussento: canyoning is the descent of the gorges crossed by the river, to then explore on foot, an activity in direct contact with wild and unexplored nature. Rafting is an excursion aboard a boat driven by an expert: you will have the opportunity to see the canyons and gorges with the right dose of adrenaline!
