San Mauro Cilento

San Mauro Cilento() is an ancient village in the heart of the Cilento National Park, with a population of approximately 1.000 souls. Located at 560 meters above sea level, San Mauro, like many of the other villages of the Cilento, is a piece of untouched Italy where a mild climate and the untouched tranquility of a traditional hill town meet the liveliness of a popular seaside resort.

San Mauro lies in a panoramic position on the hills above the lovely sandy beaches of Acciaroli, and rests at the foot of Monte Stella (1.131 meters). The village offers very panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, covered in woods and olive groves, and of the sandy beaches of Acciaroli, which is only a 10-minute drive down the hill.

San Mauro Cilento is divided in two ancient hamlets, Casalsottano and Casalsoprano, the "lower" and the "higher village". The long history dates back to the 11th century. Inside Palazzo Mazzarella is a very old wooden olive press dating back to XVIII century.

In the characteristic "piazza" and in the main "bar" (a cafe, really) you will meet the friendly locals, who enjoy their slow lives and will appreciate any attempt at communicating with them.

The produce of the village include tasteful olive oil, strong wines, dried figs, sausages and mountain cheese.