Agropoli
Welcome to Agropoli!
If you're looking for a charming coastal town rich in history, you're in the right place. Welcome to Agropoli, a municipality in Campania with just over 30,000 inhabitants.
A coastal town in the heart of Cilento
Agropoli is located in the heart of the Cilento National Park, Vallo di Diano and Alburni, on the shores of the Tyrrhenian Sea, which borders the municipal territory to the east. The coast, characterized by rocky stretches and sandy beaches, offers numerous paradisiacal corners where you can enjoy the sea and the sun.
A diversified territory
Agropoli is located exactly at the border between the Sele plain and the Cilento territory, with a hilly-mountainous orographic profile. The historic center is built on a rocky hill, with the characteristic Parete (mountaineering) that overlooks the port, making the landscape even more suggestive. And then, there are watercourses of various sizes, such as the Testene river.
Millennium-long history
The territory of Agropoli has a millennium-long history. Since the Neolithic period, in fact, the populations living in these areas were dedicated to hunting and fishing. In the 7th century BC, a temple dedicated to Artemis was built on the nearby promontory that took the name of "Petra". In Roman times, instead, the maritime village of Ercula developed. Not only that: in the Monte Tresino area, several stone anchors, wine amphorae, and oil lamps from the Roman era have been recovered.
The climate of Agropoli
The climate of Agropoli is Mediterranean, with hot summers and mild winters. The lowest average temperature is around 9 degrees Celsius, while that of the hottest month is around 24 degrees Celsius.
Conclusion
Agropoli awaits you with its scenic beauty, its millennium-long history, and its charming beaches. If you're looking for a destination for your next vacation, don't hesitate: come and visit Agropoli and let yourself be conquered by its beauty.
