We could not fail to pause at the Amalfian Coast and at Cava de’ Tirreni, close to the so-called “costiera Cilentana”, the coastline between the Gulf of Salerno and the Gulf of Policastro
Torquato Tasso, born in Sorrento, described the Sorrentine – Amalfian coasts as:
“ …Coi Fiori eterni eterno il frutto dura e mentre spunta l’un l’altro matura ”
(with eternal flowers, eternally the fruit endures as one buds as another ripens)
Cava de’ Tirreni could be said to be the gateway to the whole of the Amalfian coast; It is an ancient city with Etruscan origins and as well as its ancient monuments is also in a splendid location straddling the mountains and the sea
Pretty much the whole of the stretch of coast is a crossroads of different cultures and origins but it is united by the magnificence of its archaeological sites, monuments and the quite unique towns and cities along these unforgettable shores
Cava de’ Tirreni is located a little further south on the Amalfian coast as we approach Cilento…. A WWF natural oasis
The area has much in the way of heritage recognised by UNESCO, as well as the particularly interesting Cilento National Park.
…with natural reserves where is its still possible encounter wolves and wild boar, and the park is also famous for the spectacular caves known as the “grotte di Castelcivita”.
Sun … sea and mountains in a unique geographical fusion…….
From Agropoli to Sapri this coast provides unforgettable vistas for visitors to Italy from all over the world, eager as they are to discover the natural, cultural and historical treasures of the Amalfian and Cilentan coastline.
The …fabulous jagged landscape from Amalfi to Minori… Maiori Cetara , Cava de’ Tirreni and Vietri sul Mare…. The pictures speak for themselves ….
A unifying thread running through all the Sorrentan, Amalfian and Cilentan coastline is local the growing of lemon trees, in a tradition that sees the production of lemons that are particular to this area. The lemons are used to make the famous Limoncello liqueur…, as well as the local dessert known as the “The Delizia al Limone”, which is an ideal accompaniment to your coffee.
The inland areas are equally well-known for their sheep farming, local cheeses and the (protected designation of origin) extra-virgin olive oil that still today form an important part of the culture of these unforgettable places.
