Acciaroli - Acciaroli

Acciaroli
Norman Tower and Church of the Santissima 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.

On boat

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. Simple icon time.svg8:00-19:30. First beach in the territory of Acciaroli. It offers parking, an equipped and a free beach.
  • Lido la Lampara, SS267, 21, 39 3404076519. Simple icon time.svg8:00-00:00.
  • Lido La Perla, Via Porto, 1, 39 3388064142. Simple icon time.svgOpen 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. Simple icon time.svg11:00-2:00. Most famous and most luxurious restaurant in Acciaroli overlooking the sea.


Where stay

Average prices

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.



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