Marina di Camerota
Welcome to Marina di Camerota
Welcome to Marina di Camerota, a charming and richly historical place. Located in the heart of the National Park of Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni, this location offers a wide range of attractions and entertainment. Let's discover the history of this city and the must-visit places it has to offer.
The history of Marina di Camerota
The city of Marina di Camerota was founded on July 17, 1848, when Ferdinand II of the Two Sicilies decided to give a name to the settlement of houses along the Camerota coastline. Throughout the 19th and early 20th centuries, many people decided to emigrate to South America and Venezuela, maintaining ties with Marina di Camerota.
As proof of these ties, one can admire a statue of the Venezuelan "Libertador" Simón Bolívar, located in a square in the center, in front of the port. Additionally, the main street of the town and the local cinema are dedicated to him.
Marina di Camerota is located on State Road 562, east of Palinuro (Centola), 5 km from Camerota, 18 km from San Giovanni a Piro, and about 90 km from Salerno. The coastal area to the west includes places such as Grotta del Ciclopi (which housed a famous disco), Cala del Cefalo, Cala Finocchiara, Cala d'Arconte (with an adjacent island), and Calanca. To the east, there are Lentiscelle.
Monuments and places of interest
Palazzo Marchesale
One of the main attractions of Marina di Camerota is Palazzo Marchesale, an eighteenth-century summer residence of the Marquis of Camerota. The Marchese family and then the Orsini spent their holidays there. Unfortunately, it is now in a dilapidated state, but it is still worth a visit to admire its architecture.
Paleontological Caves
Marina di Camerota is known to paleontologists for the many caves scattered throughout the territory, many of which present important archaeological finds dating back to the Stone Age. Most of these caves were inhabited by shepherds with their families.
Among the most interesting are the Grotta del Pesce, the Autaro Cave, and the Caprara Cave, which housed a famous disco in the past. On the northern edge of the town, there was the Calanca Cave, now non-existent due to a collapse. Other important caves are the Sepolcrale or Poggio Cave, the Manfregiudice Cave (a well-like cave and very dangerous), the Serratura Cave (on the beach of Lentiscelle, so named for its shape), and the Cala or Prehistoric Man Cave. The Riparo del Poggio or Nicchia Gamba represents the remains of a cave that collapsed in prehistoric times.
Some caves are also present on the coast, reachable only by sea, such as the Santa Maria Cave and the Noglie or Noie Cave, so named for its double sausage-shaped entrance.
Conclusion
Marina di Camerota offers many opportunities to learn about and appreciate the history and beauty of the National Park of Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni. Among its most famous attractions are Palazzo Marchesale and the striking paleontological caves. Don't miss the opportunity to visit this beautiful city, rich in history and charm!
