At the town beach of Santa Maria di Castellabate

In Santa Maria di Castellabate, the picturesque town centre, with its various palazzi and a fortified watchtower, is clustered right around the harbour and a small sandy beach. A stroll through the alleys reveals many perspectives that would make a perfect film set for pirate movies – in fact, “Benvenuti al Sud“, the Italian version of the French hit film “Welcome to the Sticks”, was filmed here. Behind the coastal town, on a hill about 260 m high, lies the medieval Castellabate, which is also well worth a visit. The “Belvedere” viewing balcony is famous for its magnificent sunsets and also provides a grand backdrop for the human tragedies, comedies, and dramas of life in Cilento.

More pictures in the Cilento Gallery.