Capitello
Capital: the pearl of Cilento
Location
Capitello, a small town in the municipality of Ispani, is located on the coast of the Gulf of Policastro in the province of Salerno. It is located along the State Road 18 Tirrena Inferiore and is just a few kilometers away from several tourist destinations such as Villammare, Sapri, Policastro Bussentino, and Scario.
History
The history of Capitello dates back to the 12th century when Castellaro, part of the Norman defensive system of Policastro, was built. Over the centuries, thanks to the presence of the 16th-century coastal tower and the Carafa palace, the village expanded and became the major center of the municipality in the 16th century. During the fascist period, Capitello was the headquarters of the municipality that merged Ispani and Santa Marina, but after 1948, it became a fraction of Ispani again.
Economy
Tourism
Capitello is a highly sought-after seaside tourist destination thanks to the quality of the water and the environmental context. In the town, you can admire the remains of the wall and the door with the arch of the Carafa counts and the observation tower of Norman origin, which cannot be visited as it is incorporated into a private property.
Infrastructure and transport
To reach Capitello, you can use the regional or interregional train that stops at Policastro Bussentino or the Frecciarossa for the North that stops at Sapri. By car, you can take the variant to the SS 18 to reach Salerno or the 517, the A2 Mediterranean motorway.
Festivals
The most important festival in Capitello is that of the patron saint, Saint Anthony of Padua, celebrated on June 13th with a procession through the streets of the town and the traditional fireworks.
In summary, Capitello is a village rich in history and charm, immersed in the wonderful landscape of Cilento. Thanks to its strategic location, it is the ideal destination for those looking for a vacation between the sea and the mountains, to discover the natural and cultural beauties of the territory.
