Camaldoli
Camaldoli: a charming and suggestive place
If you are looking for a peaceful and secluded location in the province of Salerno, Camaldoli is the ideal destination for you. This geographical fraction of Campagna offers a unique atmosphere and enchanting landscape.
Physical Geography
Camaldoli is located at an altitude of 355 meters, in a hilly area surrounded by the southern slopes of Monte Nero. Crossed by the SS 91 della Valle del Sele and the SP153, the fraction is bathed by the Sele and Trigento rivers.
History
Formerly called S. Abbondio, the fraction takes its name from the Camaldolese hermitage built there in the 16th century. Its proximity to the SS 91 della Valle del Sele has allowed Camaldoli to become an important crossing point for connections between Campagna and the municipalities of Alto Sele.
In 1980, the Irpinia earthquake destroyed the civil buildings and the church of Santa Maria Domenica, built in the 1950s.
Monuments and Places of Interest
Camaldoli is rich in monuments and places of interest worth visiting:
The Camaldolese hermitage of S. Maria Domenica, founded in the 16th century by the Camaldolese of Naples and dedicated to Santa Domenica;
The parish-sanctuary of Santa Maria Domenica, erected on the ruins of the church demolished following the earthquake of '80;
The ruins of two ancient water mills along the SS 91, at the bridge over the Trigento river.
Economy
The main economic resource of Camaldoli is the cultivation and production of Colline Salernitane olive oil (DOP).
Wind Farms
In the localities of Piano del Cornale and Serra Lunga, three wind farms are under construction, which will contribute to the production of electricity:
Serra Lunga-Piano del Cornale, Campagna (46 MW power);
Piano del Cornale, Campagna (40 MW power);
Piano del Cornale, Campagna and Contursi Terme (20 MW power).
Conclusions
If you want to discover an enchanting place immersed in nature, Camaldoli is the perfect destination for your holidays. Visit the fraction and admire its monuments and places of interest, discover its economy linked to the production of Colline Salernitane olive oil (DOP), and support the production of electricity through the construction of wind farms. We guarantee you an unforgettable experience.
