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Salerno: the Italian province with a great variety of territories
The province of Salerno, belonging to the region of Campania, is one of the most diverse and heterogeneous territories in Italy, hosting numerous distinct historical and geographical entities. With an area of approximately 4,954 km² and 158 municipalities, it is the second Campanian province by population (1,059,305 inhabitants) and the first by number of municipalities and extreme agricultural fertility, thanks to the presence of several rivers.
The physical geography of the province of Salerno
The province of Salerno borders the metropolitan city of Naples to the northwest, the province of Avellino to the north and the province of Potenza in Basilicata to the east. The northern area of the province includes the Nocerino-Sarnese plain, which extends to the borders of the metropolitan city of Naples and is the most populous part of the province (approximately 300,000 inhabitants) and densely populated (with approximately 1,800 inhabitants per km²), thanks to the ashes of Mount Vesuvius and the irrigation of the Sarno River.
Still to the north but on the west side is the famous Amalfi Coast, a UNESCO heritage site, and the city of Salerno, which develops between the Lattari Mountains and the Picentini Mountains. To the east of the city is the Sele plain, a unhealthy and marshy area until the 20th century, today with high agricultural productivity and strong tourist appeal. To the north of the plain extends the mountainous area of Irpinia.
Beyond the Sele River are the vast areas of Cilento and Vallo di Diano, both declared World Heritage Sites and national parks thanks to their scenic beauty. These territories, predominantly mountainous and green, are difficult to reach but offer a unique experience in nature.
The rivers of the province of Salerno
The province of Salerno is rich in rivers, the most important being the Sele River, which rises in the province of Avellino and flows into Eboli with a flow rate of about 70 m³/s. Other significant rivers are the Calore Lucano (a tributary of the Sele), the Tanagro, the Bussento, the Sarno and the Alento (Campania), from which the Cilento region takes its name.
The heights of the province of Salerno
The main elevation in the province of Salerno is Mount Cervati, which reaches 1,898 m, belonging to the Lucanian Apennines. The Alburni massif with Mount Panormo (1,742 m), Accellica (1,660 m), and Polveracchio (1,790 m) are also very important Campanian heights.
In summary, Salerno is a versatile province, which offers those who visit it numerous unusual facets of the Italian territory, from the Nocerino-Sarnese plain to the Amalfi Coast, from the Sele plain to the mountainous areas of Cilento and Vallo di Diano. A visit that never disappoints its guests.
