The origin of the name derives from PALINURUS,whom in Roman Mythology is the helmsman of a ship of the adventurer AENEAS who is presented in the 5th and 6th book of Aeneid.
Palinuro lies on the southern side of Cilento,by Tyrrhenian sea and in the northern part of Cape Palinuro.The town situated by the mouths of Lambro and Mingardo rivers,is also the port of its "comune".It is 7 km from Centola, 8 km from Marina di Camerota, 10km from Pisciotta and 80km from Salerno. The nearest railway station, Pisciotta-Palinuro is 8 km from the town Palinuro and is linked by buses.
Among Centola hamlets there is the famous Palinuro. Palinuro is very appreciated by tourists, thanks to its wonderful position, among olive trees on the hills and the wonderful sea. The sea is really uncontaminated, there are wonderful creeks, long and wide beeches, beautiful caves (Azzurra, del Ribalto, Calafetente, del Buon Dormire, delle Ossa) with stalagmites and remains of prehistoric animals.
Grotta Azzurra is called Azzurra (blue) because sunlight creates on the water wonderful blue shades thanks to a siphon (20 m deep) that makes sunlight pass. It is attainable only by sea.
Grotta d’argento is called “d’argento” (silver) because of the colour of the water on the calcareous walls.
Grotta del Sangue has water with red “blood” reflexes on it.
Grotta Calafetente, the name comes from the sulphurous exhalations. The cave has the shape of an amphitheatre. Along the entrance tunnel there are some kinds of corals, never living in this part of Mediterranean Sea. In some parts of the caves there are toxic gases.
Grotta dei Monaci, it is called “dei Monaci” (of friars) because there are some stalagmites having the shape and the colour (brown) of monks in prayer.
Palinuro offer one of the 3 best scuba diving areas in Italy. Because of the "Blue Flag" and all the caves this area has been recognised as one of the 3 best diving areas in Italy. You will also find all other activities as snorkling,mountain-biking,trekking,cooking schools, wine courses and more in Palinuor and as our guests.
Let us organise your stay in Palinuro. Send an email and tell us if you want appartments or hotel, if you want activities we will include this in the offer. We also ofefr rental car for best prices in Italy.
