Acciaroli | ||
State | Italy | |
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Region | Campania | |
Altitude | 6 m a.s.l. | |
Inhabitants | about 1,000 | |
Name inhabitants | Acciarolesi | |
Prefix tel | 39 0974 | |
POSTAL CODE | 84068 | |
Time zone | UTC 1 | |
Patron | Maria SS. Annunziata | |
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Acciaroli is a fraction of the municipality of Pollica in the province of Salerno, Campania.
To know
Geographical notes
Acciaroli is one of the main towns of the Cilento coast. Geographically it is located on a protruding flat area overlooking the sea. It borders on the west with San Mauro Cilento, to the east with Poplars and to the north with Cannicchio and Pollica itself.
On the west side of Acciaroli the beaches are very extensive, while if you go to the city center they are very small. You can find both lidos and free beaches.
When to go
Summer is the best season to visit Acciaroli.
How to orient yourself
How to get
By car
Acciaroli can be reached by crossing the SS267 of Cilento.
The port of Acciaroli is connected both to the other ports of Cilento and to the port of Salerno.
By bus
There are numerous buses that depart respectively from Naples, Salerno and Agropoli.
How to get around
By car
The roads that face the harbor or the internal ones are practicable up to a certain point. In fact, the internal streets of Acciaroli are impassable in summer, especially in the evening.
On foot
The only easiest way to visit the city is on foot. In summer, the internal streets are crowded with tourists and the central square with its port are no exception.
What see
- 1 Church of the Santissima Annunziata, Via Porto, 8, ☎ 39 0974 964081. The Church of the Santissima Annunziata is the main symbol of Acciaroli, dedicated to the patron saint.
- 2 Norman Tower (Near the Church of SS. Annunziata). Tower used by the Normans to spot possible enemy attacks.
- 3 Port, ☎ 39 0974 904477. Important way of communication of the municipality of Pollica with the other Cilento towns and with Salerno. There is a long promenade with various shops.
Events and parties
What to do
Shopping
The shops are present both on the harbor promenade and inside the town.
How to have fun
Shows
- Coral, Via Nicotera, 27. Small cinema open in summer.
Beaches
- Lido Giu Youth, Via San Primo, 35, ☎ 39 3383002869.
8:00-19:30. First beach in the territory of Acciaroli. It offers parking, an equipped and a free beach.
- Lido la Lampara, SS267, 21, ☎ 39 3404076519.
8:00-00:00.
- Lido La Perla, Via Porto, 1, ☎ 39 3388064142.
Open 24 hours a day. Lido in the center of Acciaroli.
Where to eat
Average prices
- Red and the sea, Via Nicotera, 26, ☎ 39 0974904046. Another famous restaurant in Acciaroli, this time located inside the town.
- The Borgo, Via Porto, 113, ☎ 39 3396689752. Pizzeria overlooking the harbor.
High prices
- Mediterranean, Via Porto, 21, ☎ 39 0974904747.
11:00-2:00. Most famous and most luxurious restaurant in Acciaroli overlooking the sea.
Where stay
Average prices
- Girasole Hotel, Via Nazionale, 9, ☎ 39 0974904004.
- Bed & Breakfast-The enchantment of the sea, Via Nino Bixio, 93, ☎ 39 3420286822.
High prices
- La Pineta Hotel, Via Nazionale, 7, ☎ 39 0974904003. 4-star hotel, one of the most expensive and luxurious.
- The lighthouse, Via Nazionale, ☎ 39 0974904389. 3 star hotel.
Safety
In Acciaroli there is a medical guard (Via San Giuseppe, 25).
The country is very safe. Crime is almost non-existent both in summer and especially in winter.
How to keep in touch
Internet
Like any other tourist destination, Acciaroli has bars and clubs with free or secure Wi-Fi.
Around
To visit the National Park of Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni.