Calendar of events
May 2011
The calendar of events will be offered from April to October 2011 and will be updated every month. Each following month will be published a few days before the end of the current month.
Sat, 30.4. - Sun, 01.05.
Event of Sports, Pertosa
Main disciplines: dash, canoe competitions on the river Tanagro and classic disciplines. But not only sport is part of the event but also performances of students and local associations.
Sun, 01.05.
Concert, Piaggine
1° May concert on the main square, start at 16:00.
Live Music. 20:00 – 21:30. Break. From 21:30 open end.
Sun, 01.05.
Cycle race through the Cilento from Nola to San Nicola Arcella
The race begins in the back country of Neapel and goes through the villages Salerno, Das Rennen beginnt im Hinterland von Neapel und passiert die Orte Salerno, Paestum, Roccadaspide, Castel San Lorenzo, Felitto, Laurino, Rofrano, Sapri, Maratea and Praia a Mare until San Nicola Arcella. The distance is 235 kilometres long.
Sun, 01.05.
San Martino di Laurena Cilento
Hiking in the nature: “Il sentiero di San Francesco” (the way of the wholy San Franciscus) with the guide Franco D’Amato and the expert for botanic Dionisia De Santis in cooperation with the association of nature "Zefiro" of S. Maria di Castellabate.
Sun, 01.05.
Mercatino dell'Usato (flee market in Policastro - Santa Marina, Piazza del Popolo (Lungomare), all day long)
Sun, 01.05.
Festa del Carciofo (feast of the artichoke in Paestum/Capaccio - presentation of typical artichoke specialities; Information and tasting stands as well as possibility to order the whole menu in the gastronomic area. Whole-time. With traditional songs and dances. Venue: Close to the sports area "Salvatore Apadula" di Gromola in Capaccio/Paestum)
Sun, 01.05.
Corsa del mito - International track racing
For the second time now the international track racing Corsa del Mito takes place. Its start is at the harbour of Palinuro , leads along the coast toarrive at the harbour of Marina di Camerota.
Start 18:00 p.m., harbour of Palinuro.
End: Harbour of Marina di Camerota, expected 18:30 p.m.
Fri, 06.05.
L'Inferno di Dante - The Inferno of Dante, guided tour in the grotto of Pertosa with the protagonists of Dante's Inferno. Entry: 09:45. a.m. Registry is due, €25.-/person.
Fri, 06.05. - Sun, 08.05.
Sagra del corciofo bianco di Pertosa - Feast of the artichoke in Pertosa. In line with the artichoke's harvest in Pertosa on the occasion of the 150-celebrations of the italian unitiy the feast of artichokes takes place. Fridays from 21:30 p.m. on and Saturdays and Sundays the whole day. Accompanied of traditional music and songs, the culinary artichoke's specialities can be degustated. Venue: Piazza G. De Marco 84030 Pertosa (SA).
Fri, 06.05. - Sun, 08.05.
Festa del Carciofo (feast of the artichoke in Paestum/Capaccio - presentation of typical artichoke specialities; Information and tasting stands as well as possibility to order the whole menu in the gastronomic area. Fridays and Saturdays from 19.00 p.m., Sundays whole-time. With traditional songs and dances. Venue: Close to the sports area "Salvatore Apadula" di Gromola in Capaccio/Paestum)
Sat, 07.05.
Dog event "Amici a Quattro Zampe" at Vallo della Lucania (Salerno)
The 01st of May, 15.00 o'clock it takes place the first dog event at the Fiera del Vallo at Vallo della Lucania. The best crossbred, the most beautiful puppy and the best dog in the categories big, medium and small will be awarded.
Sat, 07.05.
Rafting in Campania
Guided single and double rafting on the river Tanagro. Offered by CampoBase Trekking&Rafting. Minimum attendance: six persons.
Costs: 35 € /person.
Sat, 07.05.
Giornata dell'Arte - Day of Arts in Sapri
On this Saturday the promenade of Sapri will be transformed into a kaleidoscope of forms, colours ans sounds. Main protagonists will be the youths.
Start: 10:00 a.m. until midnight.
Sun, 08.05.
Giro in lambretta e vespa - Vespa and Lambretta race
Start: Paestum at 11:00 a.m.
End: Santa Maria di Castellabate about 12:30 a.m., with award ceremony.
Sun, 08.05.
Rafting in Campania - Rafting in Kampanien
Geführtes Single und double Rafting auf dem Fluß Tanagro. Angeboten von CampoBase Trekking&Rafting. Mindestteilnehmerzahl: 6 Personen.
Kosten: 35 € /Person.
Sun, 08.05.
Festa di San Biagio (feast of saints in San Biagio)
Festa di S. Michele A. (feast of saints in Casal Velino)
Mon, 09.05.
Festa di S. Cataldo (feast of saints in Vallo della Lucania)
Sun, 08.05.2011
Circular track Monte Carmelo and Monte Crocefisso with the italian Alpine Club.
Duration: about seven hours + about one hour lunch
Altitude: 682 metres
Meeting point: 09:30 a.m. at Piazza D.Pica in S.Arsenio (about one hour by car from Salerno).
Destination: About 17:30 p.m. - 18:00 p.m. in S. Pietro al Tanagro.
Hiking guides: Gianluca Carpentieri (tel.: 348.7357202 ) and Antonella D’Amato (tel.: 328.9550471)
To the descirption (italian language)... 
To the map...
Sun, 08.05.
Aperitivo in Barca davanti alla costa di Sapri - Aperitif by boat beyond the coast of Sapri.
With Mario as steersman and an aperitif in your hand you can enjoy the sea in spring availing oneself of this special possibility. With view on Sapri and its cliffy coasts and bays relexation is guaranteed!
Time: 21:00 - 24:00 p.m.
Costs: 12 Euro/person.
Meeting point: Sapri, at the kiosk "Crivella".
Thu, 12.05.
Gianna Nannini - Concert in Eboli
Start: 21:00 p.m.
Tickets: € 55.-
Venue: Palasele, Via dell'Atletica, Eboli
Thu, 12.05.2011
Enea and Eneide - Musical in the temples of Paestum
With 26 actors, singers, dancers and musicians.
Entry: 10:00 a.m., € 20
Venue: temples of Paestum
Further information and tickets... 
To the video...
Fri, 13.05.
L'Inferno di Dante - The Inferno of Dante, guided tour in the grotto of Pertosa with the protagonists of Dante's Inferno. Entry: 13:00 p.m. Registry is due, €25.-/person.
To the Video... 
Registry and information...
Fri, 13.05.
Eco-Music - Festival of music, art and environment in Agropoli.
Music and cultural event with the topic environmental protection.
Free entry.
Venue: Ombre Rosse Saloon, P. Moio 16, Agropoli
In the evenning.
Sat, 14.05.
Giro d'Italia, stage 8, Sapri - Tropea
217 kilometres long is the 8th stage of the Giro d'Italia. The route leads on the SS18 along the coast through the provinces Salerno, Potenza, Cosenza, Catanzaro and Vibo Valentia.
Sat, 14.05.
La notte dei musei - Night of the Mueseums
Free entry for most of the mueseums in Italy.
Time: 20:00 p.m. - 02:00 a.m. (last entry 01:00 a.m.).
Sat, 14.05. - Sun, 15.05.
Sagra della patata - Potato feast in Angri
Themed "between innovation and tradition" for the 3rd time now the potato feast takes pülace in Angri. During the day there is an exposition of traditional machines and tools. In the evenings open the stands where you can taste and buy the traditional regional potato specialities. Accompanied with traditional ive music.
Saturdays from 20:00 p.m. till Sunday 24:00 p.m., Via Santa Maria, Angri.
Sat, 14.05. - Sun, 15.05.
Festa dell'asparago - Feast of asparagus in Roscigno
Feast of asparagus with various possibilities to taste the regional asparagus specialities, from antipasti via main courses to sweet dessets. With musik. Accompanied by music.
Star: 14.05. at 19:00 p.m.
End: 15.05. at 22:00 p.m.
Venue: Piazza of Roscigno (In the inland, about 51. kilometres northeast of Agropoli)
Sat, 14.05.
L'Inferno di Dante - The Inferno of Dante, guided tour in the grotto of Pertosa with the protagonists of Dante's Inferno. Entry: 20:15 respectively 21.30 p.m. Registry is due, €25.-/person.
To the Video... 
Registry and information...
Sun, 15.05.
Mezza maratona - Half marathon in Padula
Start: 09:30 a.m., parking of Carthusian monastery Certosa di San Lorenzo at Padula.
Route: From Padula via Sassano and Teggiano to San Rufo.
End: Sports center Meridionale in San Rufo.
Max. duration: Three hours
Mon, 16.05.
Fiera locale (fair in Montecorice)
Wed, 18.05.
Festa della SS. Annunziata (feast of saints in Licusati)
Festa di S. Bernardino (feast of saints in Stella Cilento)
Thu, 19.05.
L'Inferno di Dante - The Inferno of Dante, guided tour in the grotto of Pertosa with the protagonists of Dante's Inferno. Entry: 09:45 a.m. respectively 12:45. p.m. Registry is due, €25.-/person.
To the Video... 
Registry and information...
Mon, 16.05.
benefit match Lazio - Rom, Agropoli
In the stadium Guariglia in Agropoli on 16 th may 2011 takes place a benefit match with the teams of Lazio (Floccari, Hernanes, Zarate, Muslera, Kozak, Stendardo) and Rom (Taddei e Vucinic). The main idea of this match is to show fairness and the value of sport.
Sat, 21.05. - Sun, 22.05.
Festa degli Asparagi - Feast of asparagus in Canneto / Postiglione (south-eastern of Eboli).
Lasagne, soup, appetizer, bruscheta prepared with asparagus, Polenta with asparagus creme, tart of asaragus, and as sweet end cookies with liqeur of asapragus... Two days those delicacies can be tasted in Canneto. Accompanied with traditional music
Venue: Restaurant Oasi degli Alburni (Canneto), 16:00 p.m. - 20:00 p.m.
until Thu, 02.06.
week-end nella Valle delle Orchidee - week end in the valley of orchids
Until 2nd of June every weekend excursions will be oranised in the wonderful valley of orchids, national park Cilento and Vallo di Diano. In spring time about 265 different orchids are flourishing - a sea of flowers and a spectacle of colours
Registration and organisation: GET Vallo di Diano
To the programme and further information...
Sat, 21.05. - Sun, 22.05.
Traversata da Petina a Postiglione (Monti Alburni) - Trecking from Petina to Postiglione with the italian Alpine Club.
Duration: about seven hours (Saturday) and six hours (Sunday)
Meeting point: 07:30 a.m. in Salerno
End: Postiglione, with organised return by car to Salerno
Costs: 35 €
Application until 13.05.2011 at the tour guides
Tour guides: Vincenzo Apicella (089.9952770); Mimmo Aiello (334.9120480)
To the description of the route...
Sun, 22.05.
Trofeo Marco Polo 2011 - Marco Polo trophy 2011
Oldtimer race from Atena Lucana to San Pietro al Tanagro
09:00 a.m.: Departure, Acteon Palace Hotel in Atena Lucana
10:00 a.m.: Arrival in Sanza, Piazza Cavour, ceremonial welcome, with presence of the Auto Revival Clubs' president.
12:30 a.m.: Continuation to San Pietro al Tanagro, with award ceremony in the afternoon.
Mon, 23.05.
Festa di Maria SS (feast of saints in Ascea)
Thu, 26.05.
L'Inferno di Dante - The Inferno of Dante, guided tour in the grotto of Pertosa with the protagonists of Dante's Inferno. Entry: 10:50 a.m., 11:15 a.m., 12:00 bzw. 13:00 p.m. Registry is due, €25.-/person.
To the Video... 
Registry and information...
Fri, 27.05.
L'Inferno di Dante - The Inferno of Dante, guided tour in the grotto of Pertosa with the protagonists of Dante's Inferno. Entry: 10:15 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Registry is due, €25.-/person.
Fri, 27.05. - Sun, 29.05.
Meeting del Mare - Festival in Marina di Camerota
In Marina di Camerota for the 15th time now the festival Meeting del Mare takes place. There will be bands on three evenings, amongst others Mannarino, Caparezza und Africa Unite, start 21:30 p.m. each. Further events will take place.
All events are for free.
Venua: Port of Marina di Camerota.
Further information...
Fri, 27.05. - Sat, 28.05.
Festival del Gioco e del Giocattolo Tradizionale - Festival of traditional games and toys
On this day children - small and bis - are the protagonists. Traditional games and toys will be presented.
Venue: toys museum in Montano Antilia, during day time.
Further information...
Fri, 27.05. - Sun, 05.06.
Maratea Outdoor Festival
For the 2nd time this week is dedicated to the outdoor world and offers a rich active-programm with topicas like hiking, mountainbiking, surfing, canoe, climbing, bouldering, orientation walks... Music and entertainment won't be missing.
To the programme...
Sat, 28.05.
La Magnanotte - night of taste and art
Culinaric tour through the characteristic narrow streets, wonderful churches and historic monuments in the medieval Teggiano - a culinaric walkabout rich of history, culture, recipes, music, spectacle and performances.
Sat, 28.05.
L'Inferno di Dante - The Inferno of Dante, guided tour in the grotto of Pertosa with the protagonists of Dante's Inferno. Entry: 19:15, 19:45, 20:00, 20:15 and 20:30 p.m. Registry is due, €25.-/person.
To the Video... 
Registry and information...
Sun, 29.05.
Pagaiando tra le vele - Cruise in Agropoli
Event to the benefit of the italian Leucemia Organisatin (benefit lottery): This is an event without contest, everyone with a sailing licence is allowed to take part.
Starting signal: 11:30 a.m., harbour of Agropoli
Final ceremony: 19:30 p.m., at the harbour
Registration until: 28.05.2011, 12:00 a.m. (www.leganavaleagropoli.it.)
Market days
Monday: Acciaroli (at the harbour), Palinuro (Corso Carlo Pisacane; only every 2nd Mo.), Stella Cilento, Scário (Piazza Marinai close to the harbour)
Tuesday: San Giovanni a Piro (Piazza Vittoria), Villammare (close to the post office)
Wednesday: Novi Velia, Acquavella, Agnone, Ascea, Pisciotta (Piazza Raffaele Pinto; in summer time sometimes at the harbour of Marina di Pisciotta), Camerota (Piazza San Vito)
Thursday: Agropoli (Piazza Mercato), Capaccio-Paestum (at the church of San Vito), Marina di Ascea (At the Lungomare), Omignano, Palinuro (Corso Carlo Pisacane; only every 2nd Thursday.)
Friday: Marina di Camerota (at the harbour; only every 2nd Fr.), Marina di Casalvelino (Piazzale del Porto)
Saturday: Maratea (Piazza Europa, every 2nd and 4th Saturday of the month), Santa Maria di Castellabate (Piazza Matarazzo)
Sunday: Vallo della Lucania
The markets normally take place in the morning between 07:00 and 13:00.
From mid June to end of August in Camerota every Wednesday evening a market with products typical for the region takes place (groceries and crafts).
All information without guarantee.
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