Hotels to remember: Paestum
Hotel Olimpico
Pontecagnano (Salerno) - 4 Star Hotels
Hotel Olimpico provides a delightful seaside retreat for those wishing to experience a relaxing vacation in this, one of the most beautiful areas of Italy.
Il Cannito
Capaccio - Paestum (Salerno) - Small Boutique Hotels
In the countryside of Capaccio, near Paestum, between the Park of Cilento and the Amalfi Coast, Il Cannito is a place of infinite charm.
Tenuta Duca Marigliano Boutique Hotel
Paestum (SA) - 4 Star Hotels
Experience the pleasure of a 19th-century estate, completely renovated and surrounded by the countryside of Cilento.
Il Cannito
Capaccio - Paestum
Palazzo Belmonte
Santa Maria di Castellabate
Hotel Olimpico
Pontecagnano
Travel ideas
Itineraries (Veneto) Itineraries
An Italian education
Florence, Venice, Rome, Naples: the Grand Tour of Italy
Itineraries (Amalfi Coast) Itineraries
Cilento. Living the legend
The historic hilltop villages, beautiful blue flag beaches and epic heroes of Cilento
Paestum: introduction
A short distance away from Salerno, in a position dominating the Piana dei Templi, rises Paestum. The city, rich in history and archaeological sites, offers the tourist an impressive display of natural scenery with its spectacular sea, and coastal landscapes and its green countryside, scattered with walking routes.
To visit: the Hera Sanctuary, the Basilica, the Temple of Cerere or Athena, the Amphitheatre, the Forum, the Diver's Tomb, the ancient walls of Paestum which, in approximately five kilometers of wall, form a pentagon around the city.
Built in more recent times one finds the Madonna del Granato, destination of pilgrimages, and the Church of the Confraternity of the Rosario. As far as traditional products of the area are concerned, particularly worthy of note are the Mozzarella di Bufala, the Paestum Artichoke, the Cilento Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and the marvelous local Figs.
Paestum: suggestions from the hotels
We are located on only 50m from the sea with pool and beach. Free shuttle service to Salerno downtoun to catch ferries to Amalfi, Positano, Capri or train to Pomei, Sorrento and Naples. Restaurant and free internet for guest. (Hotel Olimpico) →
Paestum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site and the perfect place in which to experience the countryside, culture and cuisine of Cilento - within minutes of the Mediterranean sea. (Il Cannito) →
