A long and surprising bike itinerary which, in just under 600 kilometres, divided into 15 stages, crosses the entire Cilento territory. An evocative journey from the mountains to the sea of over 100 kilometres, in 8 stages, in Byzantine Cilentoyes Know a Palinuro passing through numerous inland towns. Sailing schools, sports centers, beach volleyball courts. And even rivers to cross by canoe, adrenaline-pumping flights including ziplining and paragliding, rafting in the streams, windsurfing on the beaches, climbing.
Il Cilento National Park, Vallo di Diano and Alburni the ideal destination also for those looking for an active outdoor holiday where they can choose from the most varied outdoor activities, without giving up historical-cultural excursions in the hinterland.
Bike enthusiasts will be able to take the Via Silente, a circular route that starts from Castelnuovo Cilento and here it ends after having crossed the entire territory of the Cilento National Park, Vallo di Diano and Alburni. An extremely diversified route: it goes from the coast to the hills. You reach the Alburni and Cervati mountains, along rivers and streams.
A journey to be done in its entirety or divided into stages, following the advice and information on the Via Silente website. Walkers, in addition to the numerous paths present in Cilento, will be able to follow one of the Most beautiful paths in Italyil Way of San Nilo in the heart of the Park, between the mountain beech woods and the holm oaks and olive trees of the Mediterranean scrub, passing through 14 characteristic villages.
The more daring will be able to explore the world of paragliding from Capaccio Paestum, in the unexplored world of ascending currents, turns, tales at high altitude with peaks up to 700 meters above sea level, with the mountain ranges of Capaccio-Paestum and the Cilento coast as a backdrop. You can also fly to Trentinara with the zipline suspended from a cable over one of the most beautiful views of Cilento.
A Boxes in Pittari it is also possible to go rafting in the Bussento river up to the sea in Policastro. The river, which flows from Monte Cervati, sinks into a large sinkhole to re-emerge seven kilometers further on, in the splendid WWF oasis of Morigerate, among the most beautiful oases in Europe. Just as not to be missed is the experience of immersion in the nature of the Sele and Tanagro rivers, with a raft descent along one of the most beautiful and adrenaline-filled rivers in southern Italy, among enchanting and uncontaminated landscapes and unrepeatable emotions.
The experience of windsurfing on the beaches of Pollica and Casal Velino is also full of charm and adrenaline, and can be done by following a windsurfing course to learn how to tame the wind and waves.
A Palinurobut also to Marina di Camerota, Castellabate and in other seaside locations in Cilento, it is possible to dive among unparalleled naturalistic and geological scenarios, including rock walls, tunnels, stalagmites and stalactites. We set sail on a sailing boat in Marina di Camerota to discover the coastline which offers a succession of caves and coves, shrouded in myth, such as that of Aeneas’ Nocchiero. In the summer there are various beaches where you can play beach volleyball, for years Palinuro has also hosted the Italian beach volleyball championship. Those in search of traditions can get on the boat – but this time as a spectator – for the Lamparata, an ancient fishing technique. A powerful light lights up on a fishing boat to attract fish, while a larger boat, called a cianciola, awaits the sailor’s signal to start lowering the net.
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