Information about the village:
Marina di Camerota
Marina di Camerota is a lively town with an excellent infrastructure, located between Palinuro and Scario right on the coast. It was mentioned first time at the beginning of the 17th Century.
Marina di Camerota, also known as the “Pearl of Cilento”, spoiled by its very pleasant climate. The town and the surrounding terrain are some planted with hundred-year-old olive trees and lemon trees. The ocean is clean and clear with a deep blue-green colour. In small coves you will find beautiful sand- or pebble beaches, many of which are publicly available.
Calanca beach is nearly in the middle of the village behind a small crossing street from main street (Via Bolivar). The village and its surroundings offer several bays and beaches to relax on. The southernmost beach of the village is the family-friendly Lentiscelle beach. The beach can be reached over a spacious parking area in a few footsteps.
Some years ago the fishing fleet from Marina di Camerota was one of the famous fleets of the country. Even today you can observe small fishing boats and fishing vessels in the evening hours. Early in the morning the fishermen return to the port and unload their catch, now mainly exists from anchovies, tuna and swordfish. The fishing season and the olive harvest are in autumn. Marina di Camerota is a lively place even in off season and winter time and is suitable for hiking and sightseeing holidays or just to enjoy the warmer climate.
During the months of July and August there is along the port promenade hustle and bustle. There are countless bars and shops, children's bouncy castles, gambling, ring games and often a directly in the sand constructed cocktail bar with comfortable basket furniture. A typical Southern Italy market is on the sports field of the port every Saturday morning.
Bays and beaches:
West of Marina di Camerota there is along the coastal road from Palinuro an intermittent 7-km long beach called Spiagga Mingardo. Following are the Cala del Cefalo, Finocchiara Cala, Cala d' Arconte and the Calanca beach which is only 5 minutes to walk from centre, the beach Marina delle Barche eastern of the port, Spiagga Lentiscelle, Cala Fortuna, Cala Monte di Luna, Cala Bianca, Pozzallo beach and Porto degli Infreschi (natural port).
Events:
Il Miracolo di San Domenico – 1st Sunday in March “The working wonders”
Meeting del Mare - last weekend in May
Chevere – 1st Weekend in June, with competition 'Miss Latina'
Madonna del Carmine – July 16th, procession and fireworks
San Domenico di Guzman (patron of the village) – August 4th, the festivities last for three days (before)
San Lazzaro – August 15th, all fishermen do a boat trip to Porto degli Infreschi
Notte del Mito - last weekend in August - livetransfer on TV- channel RAI “Night of wonders”