General information
Province: Salerno
Marina di Casalvelino lies down on the vast plain of
the river Alento surrounded by the wide Velia gulf and the mountains
Stella and Gelbison which rises beside her shoulders. Lifting softly
your eyes it is possible to see the suggestive ruins of the ancient
Elea (well known as Velia for the Romans) , only distant 2 kms from
the little town. A warning coasting tower rises on the top of a hill
and looks over the port and the beach, sandy on one side and rocky
on the other. In the village stands a church that contained for a
long time the remains of Saint Matthew, trasported to Salerno in the
year 954. On the high part, between olive trees and indian figs
rises the medieval settlement of Casalvelino chief town, the ancient
"Casalicchio" which dominates completely the sea and the coast of
Cilento. From the touristic port of Marina di Casalvelino it is
possible to take part, every day to many excursion with guided visit
to the caves of Capo Palinuro, Punta Licosa, bay of the Infreschi
and to the famous isle of Capri. Everything contributes to make
your stay peaceful in this angle of the coast of Cilento where every
little thing has still remained natural and where the presence of
the sea, with a particular mild climate and a good touristic
organization create an oasis of unforgettable peace.
Historical
outlines
Undoubtedly of Norman origin, with the name
Casalicchio, was feudal theater up to 1282 when it was practically
destroyed during the war of the "Vespro". In 1309 it was granted
from Cava to Capograsso of Salerno and then surrendered by the Pope
to Ladislao in 1410. In 1497 an only feud was created with the
earths of the Cilento it dispersed and, to the princes of the XVI
century, Casalicchio was commodity of exchange among various noble
families, among which the dukes of Laurino. The history repeated him
up to 1806, with the abolition of the feudalism.
To visit
The Tower of S.Matteo,
Church of S. Maria of the Carmine, Parish of Assumed Maria
Santissima, Church of Saint Maria. |