Caprioli
Caprioli: a small piece of paradise by the sea
Caprioli is a beautiful hamlet of the municipality of Pisciotta in the province of Salerno, located on the Costa del Mar Tirreno and along the SS 447 road to Palinuro. This small village boasts a population of 953 inhabitants and is composed of five districts: Valle di Marco, Caprioli "C", Fornace, Santa Caterina, Villa Verde and Pedali.
Physical geography
Caprioli is located in a privileged position, approximately 5 km from both Pisciotta and Palinuro (Centola). In the past, the Caprioli railway station on the Naples-Reggio Calabria Southern Tyrrhenian Railway was located here, but it is now closed. Caprioli, and in particular its watchtower, built in the early seventeenth century, represented a defense against Saracen incursions.
Economy
Tourism
Caprioli is an important summer tourist destination thanks to the good connections offered by the nearby Pisciotta-Palinuro railway station, which serves the village with a shuttle bus that takes tourists to Marina di Camerota. Along the coastal strip, there are beautiful sandy beaches that enchant all visitors who come here for vacation. Caprioli is a splendid seaside resort that offers various services: equipped bathing establishments, car parks, and beach services.
Film
Caprioli has hosted some films, including the famous "Summer Holidays" directed by Ninì Grassia in 1985. Caprioli railway station was a protagonist in this comedy starring Enzo Cannavale, Bombolo, and Patrizia Pellegrino.
Related entries
Caprioli is one of the hamlets of the municipality of Pisciotta, in the Cilento coast, an area of great tourist interest that boasts countless places of cultural and landscape interest such as the Caprioli Tower, the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, and Cilento.
External links
To learn more about Caprioli and its exceptional natural beauty, you can visit the official website of Pisciotta online. Here you will find all the necessary information to stay in this wonderful location, organize your vacation well, and explore the natural beauty of the territory. Do not miss the opportunity to visit Caprioli during your next vacation and enjoy the sea, sun, and uncontaminated nature of Cilento!
