Paestum

and the huge Temples

Campania

The wonderful region of Campania Felix

Campania Campania is on of the the region most rich in art, history, traditions and culture of Italy. An immense artistic heritage makes it a favorite destination of world tourism. Naples as highlight of this wonderful region, the Royal Palace of Caserta, the Amalfi Coast, Capri, Sorrento, Pompeii, Paestum are only part of the wonder of this region. In Campania you can experiment the richest archaelogical site in Italy from Baia, the submerged city, to Velia the Greek village in Cilento. Since the Roman epoch, the region of Campania has been known as Felix. It was the centre of nature’s bounty and abundance of gastronomy that the land has fertilized by the volcanic eruptions over time. The …

Paestum has a long (15 km) and wide beach, washed by the sea of the Cilento. A very large pine stands between the coastal road and the beach. In the shelter of his coolness in the hottest hours, it's really nice for a meal and relax before returning to the beach! Not far from the beach there are the majestic temples of Paestum, very well kept. Hera was dedicated to the largest and oldest temple, known as the basilica. Then the temple of Poseidon. The third was dedicated to Athena, the ancient goddess of wisdom, and was named Ceres.

The archaeological site of Paestum, a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 1988 is surrounded by walls and towers well preserved. Not far away you can explore the rich museum containing objects of ancient Greek and manufacturing mainly local vegetation, found in various cemeteries in the surroundings. The highlight of the museum consists of paintings found in the so-called tomb of the diver, the only remaining example of Greek painting of Magna Graecia. Paestum is the center of the Piana del Sele, the home of buffalo mozzarella, a traditional cheese tasty awarded the DOP, irreplaceable part of the pizza margherita and the real treat that attracts many visitors from the excavations. You can end your visit to one of the many dairies that offer guided tours and a tasting of mostly mozzarella in its various forms.

Domus Laeta - Giungano (Paestum)

B&B in Paestum with swimming pool, panoramic position

Position: Giungano (Sa) Domus Laeta has been named among the “Top 55 Bed and Breakfast” in 2007 in Italy also  for its fascinating panorama extending to the sea’s edge. The Domus Laeta is a historic residence from the 1600s. Its articulated structure is still conserved today: small watch tower, loopholes along the walls, horse stalls and trough, oil well, cantinas and storage house for bread. In the garden, the shaft of the old well for collecting water has been transformed into a pool with hydro-massage jets. The bed and breakfast offers its guests private bath, a suite, 5 double rooms, two quadruple rooms, and an apartment with kitchenette. There is a meeting room, library, TV room, and dining room. There is also ample external space including terrace opening up to a view, garden with orchards, pool, and a small gym. The pathway that winds from Giungano to the community of Trentinara was recently restored (a trail easily done in 2 hours across 400 meters) in order to reach the nicest panoramic terrace view of Cilento.

Agriturismo Morella - Paestum

Agriturismo in Paestum with swimming pool, restaurant, garden

Description of place: privileged position for the excavations of Paestum and excursions to the National Park of Cilento – Valley of Diano; guided visits to the excavations of Pompeii, Herculaneum, Oplontis, Stabiae, and the Amalfi Coast. This Agriturismo is a series of elegant and unimposing buildings from the 18th century, looking like a small agricultural village, with the possibility to choose between apartments with kitchen or double rooms. The guests can take advantage of a great wooded park with wide open pool, gardens with citrus trees, games for children, a biological garden and an excellent restaurant where you can sample the business’s products and typical dishes of Campania country cuisine. The Morella Agriturismo is entirely dedicated to the production of biological crops, whether in the greenhouse or on the field.