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Casal Velino


The village of Casal Velino, situated on a lush hillside, is among the most beautiful and intact of the Cilento coast. Its ancient origin is linked above all to the events of the depopulation of the ancient city of Elea-Velia. Indeed there are many existing tracks linking this charming village to the ancient city of Parmenides and Zeno.




The first time there is a mention on the town with the name of Casalicchio dates back to 1063. Autonomous University until his elevation to chief of the City August 8, 1806.
Tradition has it that the village of Casal Velino arose when the inhabitants of the lowland villages of San Matteo" ad duo flumina", "St. Giorgio and St. Zaccaria, to escape and defend against Saracen raids, and especially against Anopheles (the malarial mosquito) still in the early '900 infested plain of Velia, abandoned villages on the hill to form the new town of Casalicchio.

The splendor and wealth of the village have always been linked to the cultivation of, the white fig Cilento and breeding goats, sheep and cattle.



Marina di Casal Velino ... a sea of Blue Flag

Small fishing village of ancient origin, since ancient Casal Velino Marina was one of the ports of the ancient city of Elea-Velia used for trade.

The country, however, in recent years has been affected by a massive increase in population due to the transformation of the urban center.
Fortunes are so numerous and qualified hotels, residences, villages and farmhouses. The village also has a marina, fishing and many businesses.
During the summer there is a hydrofoil service (www.metrodelmare.com), which links Marina di Casal Velino places of Salerno, Amalfi and Capri. Also, there are boats that organize tours to the caves and along the coast of Palinuro Cilento, both day and night (www.cilentoexplorer.com).


Casal Velino ... the home of the "Mediterranean Diet"

Food crops and fish are the gastronomic wealth of Casal Velino. Hills decorated with olive trees, vineyards and fig learned the craftsmanship handed down from generation to generation give birth to healthy foods and traditional flavors. Extra virgin olive oil, homemade bread, vegetables, fresh fish and seasonal fruits are indeed the key ingredients of the Mediterranean diet in this area was born and still finds its highest expression. A jewel of gastronomy casalvelinese is the goat cheese, fresh, seasoned or preserved in jars with olive oil is obtained by the exclusive use of goat milk, salt and rennet, without the use of any preservative.


Casal Velino holidays ... and emotions in the Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano

The fortunate position of the municipality of Casal Velino, within the National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano, allow the tourist interested in the holiday-making wonderful walks or horse trekking (www.cilentohorseriding.co.uk) through the paths and pathways that lead to charming villages of the Cilento and its golden beaches.

Lovers of diving in the village of Marina di Casal Velino, have the opportunity to make exciting diving to explore underwater worlds of the fantastic team of experts led by diving Elea (www.centroimmersionielea.it).

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