Holiday homes with sea view at Acciaroli

Here, the author experienced an encounter with his own 'creation'.

Exhausted from the work on his novel "The Old Man and the Sea", he met "his" old man in the person of the fisherman Antonio Masarone:

"Everything about him was old except his eyes, and they were the same color as the sea and were cheerful and undefeated."

Almost every day, Antonio Masarone and Ernest Hemingway went fishing at sea.

Historic center

With its historic center and narrow alleys, Acciaroli today still spreads the austere charm of times long gone.

You are comfortably seated in one of the café-bars along the picturesque seaside promenade.

The lovely church and the imposing Saracen tower at the harbor seem to jut out into the sea. And still fishing plays an important role.

Fantastic sandy beaches

The long, gently sloping beach is a treat for water bugs. The crystal clear water and the fine sand make bathing a real delight.

Mention for best quality

„Guida Blu“ is published in Italy annualy.

Mention in this travel guide of holiday resorts concerned for their environment is accorded to those places which combine excellent service for guests with respect for the environment in an active way.

Preconditions for being mentioned include not only clean beaches and water quality, but also waste management, air quality, esteem for historic town centers, promotion of regional produce as well as local gastronomy and, finally, responsible area planning [landscape architecture]. The guide is sponsored and edited by the Italian environmental organization Legambiente and the Touring Club Italiano.

Acciaroli is proud to count among the places awarded this mention for highest quality. A list of all the places commended is to be found on the site of Legambiente, where you can also order „Guida Blu“ online.

Nearest train station: Vallo della Lucania.