Water of best quality
- Crystal clear water and small fish near Palinuro – the intact underwater world is proof of the water’s high quality along the Cilento coast.
Beaches awarded the Blue Flag
Every year, the Cilento scores exceptionally well concerning the ranking of beaches with excellent bathing water quality.
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FEE (Foundation for Environmental Education) bases its choice on very strict criteria. For years, the Cilento has been the top of the list in Campania. Many of its municipalities are allowed to fly the coveted “bandiera blu”, the “Blue Flag”.
- Play of colours of a very special kind: The coast of Scario towards Marina di Camerota can only be explored by boat and the water with its turquoise shimmer is fascinating.
In 2010, the following towns and their beaches are pleased to have been awarded the Blue Flag: Agropoli, Castellabate, Montecorice (Agnone, Capitello), Pollica (Acciaroli; Pioppi), Casal Velino, Ascea, Pisciotta, Centola (Palinuro), Vibonati (Villammare) und Sapri. Bordering on the southern end of the Cilento, the area around Maratea (Basilikata) also flies the Blue Flag.
A complete list of the Italian beaches allowed to fly the “bandiera blu” in 2010, can be found on the sites of the organisation Feeitalia. Alternatively, there is a pdf-file you can Download (150 KB).
- The southernmost point of the Cilento, the area around Maratea (Basilicata), is regarded as one of the last bathing paradises of Italy.
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