In the heart of the Cilento National Park, kilometres of fine, golden sand: this is the great beach of Marina di Ascea, bordered by centuries-old olive groves and lush Mediterranean scrub.

BLU E VERDEThe long promenade along the sea reaches the spectacular cliffs of Punta del Telegrafo, beyond which are a succession of inlets and coves accessible by sea.

1c Ascea DSC 0849 foto alessandro rizzo kAt first, the magnificent Baia d'Argento and Baia della Rondinella. Very suggestive is the rich summer flowering of the sea lilies that populate the Marina dunes.