Hotels in Cilento

International tourism is new to this area, and accommodations, with the exception of Palazzo Belmonte are quite basic. We tend to prefer the quality of service -- and food -- at an eco-friendly agriturismo.

In a panoramic position in Palinuro is the Agriturismo Sant'Agata, Via Sant'Agata Nord (tel. 0974-931716; www.agriturismosantagata.it), offering excellent cuisine, cooking classes, and simple but tasteful guest rooms. Another address serving excellent food and wine is Il Vecchio Casale, Contrada Vigna, 84070 Vatolla di Perdifumo (tel. 0974-845235; fax 0974-821296; www.ilvecchiocasale.it), inland of Castellabate: The elegant farmhouse dates from the 18th century and has a pleasant swimming pool. Principe di Vallescura, Via Marina Campagna, Località Vallescura, near Pollica (tel. 0974-973087; www.principedivallescura.com), affords beautiful sea views and beach access; and I Fornari, Località Fornari 2, 84076 Stella Cilento (tel.0974-909204 or 3383621071; www.agriturismoifornari.it), offers upscale accommodations in an atmospheric 18th-century mill and has great amenities, including a pool.