The place Palinuro is also called the place of the thousand grottos. It is situated directly to the coast of the Cliento, approx. 170 km south of Naples in the region of Campania. Palinuro is specially known for its cape which rises  up the beaches. Around the cape there are a lot of grottos in partly reachable only by boat or by divers. The sea around Palinuro is a paradise for a diver. Fine sandy beaches and the crystal clear water invite to go swimming.

South of Palinuro lie the Archetiello and the Arco naturale, two stone sculptures made by the power wind. Typical in Palinuro is the Macchia. Between myrrh and broom you find a curiosity, "Primula Palinari", a flower only growing im this region.

Vacation rentals in Palinuro

Somewhat above in the hills is the mountain village Centola which belongs to the commune.

The beach Mingardo, a little outside of Palinuro (in the direction of Marina di Camerota) spreads itself over some kilometres along the coast. Renting pedal boats and canoes is possible at all beaches from June to September. Boat trips along the beautiful coast are offered at the little fishing harbour Palinuro.


Pro Loco
(tourist information, maps, event information,
bicycle rental etc..)
Via P.zza Virgilio, 1
84064 Palinuro (SA)
Phone: 0974-938144


Diving lessons- equipment
Palinuro Sub, Diving Center
Via Porto 5
84064 Palinuro (SA)
Phone: 0974-938509


Taxi
Erranti Antonio
Via Porto 39
84064 Palinuro (SA)
Phone: 0974-931201


Station
The next railway station is Pisciotta-Palinuro.

The name of town and the cape has its origin in the legend of Palinuro, the helmsman of the "Aeneas" who fell in love with the beautiful girl called Kamaraton.

Unfortunately the love was not answered by the girl Kamaraton. Palinuro there-fore followed her picture into the deep sea. As a result the goddess Venus transformed the girl into a rock. Up on this rock the place Palinuro is situated today.