Salerno Travel Guide

 
by Ainisoba
 
  •   Salerno
    by Ainisoba
  •   Things to Do
    by blusky
  •   Things to Do
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  •   Things to Do
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  •   Salerno
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Pro

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  Freindly and hospitable people 


Con

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  bit damp in the winter 


In a nutshell

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  Magnifico ! (Like most of Italy and it's people!!!) 

 

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Things to Do  

VILLA COMUNALE

VILLA COMUNALE, Salerno

 blusky Says:  The oasis of greenin the centre of the town.One of the favourite places for the young couples to take photos for their wedding albums.In the summer you can sit and relax in the shadow of the plants and in the winter time, for the third time in a row, there's beautiful fairy... 

Castellabate

Castellabate, Salerno

 iris2002 Says:  Collocato tra Paestum e Velia, il Comune di Castellabate e' uno dei piu importanti centri balneari della Costiera Cilentana, nonche' di notevole interesse storico culturale del PARCO NAZIONALE DEL CILENTO E VALLO DI DIANO. Castellabate e' facilmente raggiungibile, essendo... 

The malecon of Salerno

The malecon of Salerno, Salerno

 travelintraina Says:  Take a walk along the pedestrian pathway along the sea wall. It's a long walk, cool in the summer from the trees and the breeze (ha), plenty of benches to rest on and plenty of people to watch going by. Depending on the exact location you can just look out at the ocean or... 

Hotels  

Grand Hotel Salerno

 1 Review and 227 Opinions  Location is excellent, it's new, all the things you need for good stay aircondition, good food,... 

Ave Gratia Plena

 1 Review and 0 Opinions  This HI-hostel is very pleasant and inexpensive. The staff is friendly and speaks good English. The... 

Restaurants  

Taverna Santa Maria: Taverna Santa Maria

Taverna Santa Maria: Taverna Santa Maria, Salerno

 blusky Says:  The interior of the restaurant is basically an old church. The atmosphere is relaxing and the great taste of the food will make you feel good. Try whatever you want from the menu and you won't miss. They offer fixed price manù for lunch for 20 euros and two types of menu to... 

Little bit of Japanese food: Kikko (kaiten sushi)

Little bit of Japanese food: Kikko (kaiten sushi), Salerno

 blusky Says:  Friendly atmosphere, good food, it's worth trying something different for dinnerDuring the lunch hours there's a fixed price menu. It costs 15 euro drinks excluded. There's variety of food from sushi, french fries, Japanese rolls, rice, fruit and desert.Closed on Monday... 

Trianon: Try pizza in the old fisherman's market

Trianon: Try pizza in the old fisherman's market, Salerno

 blusky Says:  Space is huge and even if you're in a big company they will probably have a place for you.The pizza is quite big so believe me, it will be enough.In the summer they have the tables also outside so you can enjoy life on the piazza. Simple Margherita or pizza Lasagna. 

Galleon: Seafood or simple pizza...as you wish...

Galleon: Seafood or simple pizza...as you wish..., Salerno

 blusky Says:  The place is decorated as the old pirat ship...quite nice actuallynight snaks...pizza or good lunch based on seafood...some nice pasta...listen to the recommendations of the staff...they'll tell you what's fresh... Scialatielli (type of pasta)...with various type of seafood 

Nightlife  

Galleon: Pirat empire

Galleon: Pirat empire, Salerno

 blusky Says:  In Salerno you can find numberous places for hanging out almost every night in a week.The hardest thing is to choose.One of the places is Galleon. In the moment you feel like you're in a pirat empire. You can order fried stuff, which are excellent for starters and then pizza... 

as many as you desire: Discoteque an disco-pub

as many as you desire: Discoteque an disco-pub, Salerno

 Wondertime Says:  If you're looking for discoteque or disco-pub for live music or dancing... Salerno is the best place of Campania... (I say so 'cause I live not far from there and with my friends we prefer to go in Salerno more than in Neaples...) There are many places to meet people, listen... 

Transportation  

Ferry to Costiera Amalfitana

Ferry to Costiera Amalfitana, Salerno

 blusky Says:  There are two main docks from which you can take ferries to Costiera Amalfitana, Capri and even Ischia. There are Molo Manfredi and the other one is Piazza della Concordia.For example one way trip from Salerno(Piazza della Concordia) to Amalfi takes around 35 minutes and one... 

Amalfi-Coast by boat

Amalfi-Coast by boat, Salerno

 Wondertime Says:  More than Salerno the best to view there is the Amalfi Coast. So you can take a boat in Salerno harbour (not far by walk from train station about 1Km) and then go towards Positano, Amalfi, Furore Fiord, etc... 

Shopping  

Bottega Bossa: Bottega Bossa Unique Design Leather Goods

Bottega Bossa: Bottega Bossa Unique Design Leather Goods, Salerno

 palmesian Says:  If you are looking for a place to buy leather goods such as bags, wallets, shoes, jackets, etc.. this is the place to visit. The owner's workshop is inside the store and you'll be amazed of the uniqueness and elegance of his design which cannot be found in other... 

Local Customs  

la passegiata

la passegiata, Salerno

 loudjazz Says:  Put on your gladrags and head for the lungomare on a sunny sunday or the top end of of the via dei mercanti and the corso in the evening for a great people watching experience.La Passegiata has always been an integral part of Italian social life, whether in the small rural... 

Warnings Or Dangers  

Terracotta in Cava and Vietri

Terracotta in Cava and Vietri, Salerno

 lichinga Says:  In Cava dei Tirreni and in Vietri you will find gorgeous pieces of pottery, terracotta, porcelains... Unfortunately, the prices are as high as the number of tourists!I'm not able to advise a cheap shop: all of them use - more or less - the same prices, but you can always... 

Tourist Traps  

Restaurants and bars

Restaurants and bars, Salerno

 blusky Says:  Usually restaurants can be element of surprise...think well before ordering wine...if want to pay less, try ordering the house wine. In case you order the whole bottle, make sure to check the menu first, in order to avoid unpleasant surprise.As for the water...check the... 

Don't buy souvenirs...

Don't buy souvenirs..., Salerno

 Wondertime Says:  It seems an obvious tip for a tourist... in every part of the world.... but expecially in Campania (Neaples most) it's important to stay far from the little baracks you find near the touristic place... not for the expensive prices, but for thefts... (I hope it spells so...)... 

Off The Beaten Path  

Persano WWF area

Persano WWF area, Salerno

 gmg61 Says:  River Sele is one of the longest in Southern Italy. In the medium part of its stream a dam created a small lake once used to provide water for the nearby farnmers. This wet area has been populated by thousands of birds of 150 different species and is now a protected area... 

Grotte dell' Angelo in Pertosa

Grotte dell' Angelo in Pertosa, Salerno

 gmg61 Says:  The Grotte dell'Angelo (Angel Caves), approx. 70 km from Salerno, are located at thenorthern end of the National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano. Fascinating from a naturalistic viewpoint, their historical and archaeological features are equally important.Dating back 35... 

Favorites  

Amalfi coast

Amalfi coast, Salerno

 Ainisoba Says:  The Norman castle in Maiori, the nearest town of Amalfi, on the coast has many towers and castles, forces of middle age, and this castle is one of good condition that we can get a permit to acssecs inside. To get Amalfi by car you can find a small villege like Cetarra, this... 

Corso Vittorio

Corso Vittorio, Salerno

 lichinga Says:  This is the main avenue of the city, where most of shops are to be found. It connects the older part of the city, the historical Salerno, built on the steep hill raising from the sea shores and the modern area. 

 
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 Visit the Amalfitana coast.Nowhere on the planet do natural jewel-toned shine as they do along the Amalfi Coast. This area has always enticed visitors for... 

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Q:  HELLO! I'M COMING TO SALERNO VIA HOLLAND AMERICA CRUISE WITH MY HUSBAND AND 4 OTHER FRIENDS AND WE WOULD LIKE TO RENT A CAR TO... 

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A: www.viamichelin.com will give you route and estimated driving times...around 1h 10m, although this timing assumes 'normal' conditions and does not take account of ... 

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Benvenuti a Salerno

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  Salerno is a very beautiful city situated in the middle of two enchanting coasts, the Amalfi and Cilento coasts. In 194 b.C. it was a Roman colony and was named Salernum. The city made progress and... 

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Salerno and Costiera Amalfitana

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 Costiera Amalfitana, that is Amalfi's Coast, is a wonderful place for romantique holidays: peaceful sight seeing, warm climate, astonishing spots and wonderful food. If you happen to go there in... 

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S A L E R N O

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Salerno. I'd love to share with you the 20 tips I've written, the 58 photos uploaded, and 3 travelogues I've created. 

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Wondertime's new Salerno Page

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 I think this links will help you... here is a Link to map finder in Italy... http://www.viamichelin.com/viamichelin/ita/dyn/controller/mapPerformPage?strLocation=Amalfi&strCountry=eur 

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Salerno

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 I've got some interesting experiences in Salerno. I'd love to share with you the 2 tips I've written, the 4 photos uploaded, and 0 travelogues I've created. 

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