Holiday homes, holiday apartments, country estates & hotels at world-famous Castellabate

From the top of 278 m rise, Castellabate looks down upon the sea. The town grew around the castle, which was built in 1123 and served to protect the inhabitants from raids by the Saracens. Winding alleys, archways, labyrinthine stairways traverse the intact „centro storico“. It is not without reason that Castellabate has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

However, the coastal villages of San Marco and Santa Maria di Castellabate as well as Ogliastro Marina have more to offer, too, not only wide sandy beaches.

Experience fantastic holidays at one of our holiday homes, holiday apartments, country estates or hotels in and around Castellabate!

Santa Maria di Castellabate – inviting wide sandy beaches

The heart of Santa Maria di Castellabate beats at a sandy bay, which is surrounded in a semicircle by fishermen’s homes, noble palazzi and an Aragonese coastal watch tower. There, at the lungomare and in the nearby pedestrian zone you can enjoy leisurely strolls. The large park surrounding Villa Matarazzo is the venue for various kinds of cultural events.

The fishing village of San Marco di Castellabate

San Marco looks back upon a long seafaring tradition. They have still got an active fishing fleet and build traditional wooden boats there today.

Embedded in green surroundings – Ogliastro Marina

On the southern part of the peninsula, embedded in green nature, lies Ogliastro Marina, a tranquil village of 100 souls and with some recommendable seafood restaurants. 

The maritime wildlife park offshore from Punta Licosa

South of San Marco, you can undertake attractive and charming hiking tours on the peninsula of Punta Licosa. Offshore from the Cape of Licosa lies one of the Cilento’s two maritime wildlife parks.

The section between Punta Licosa and Punta Ogliastro is particularly enchanting. A hiking trail runs right along the seashore there, partly in the shade of pines, partly through fragrant macchia.

According to Plinius and Strabon, the name of the cape and its offshore islands is derived from the name of  Siren Leucosia. Legend has it that she sought death there after Odysseus and his crew had passed by, seemingly unimpressed by her song.

Climbing Monte Licosa (326 m) is also worthwhile: Those who make it to the top are rewarded with a 360° view. The tour is also suited for families with children.