Wild Paestum
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Add your business details- Relaxed dog-friendly touring site 50 metres from the beach in Paestum
- Easy walk/bike ride to Paestum archaeological site, 2km away
- Coffee bar, playground and games area on site
You may well primarily know Paestum as the home of one of Europe’s best-preserved archaeological areas – a place of ancient Greek temples so fabulous they’ve been designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Those temples are often seen as the star of the show, but it’s worth noting that the town is also home to a lovely beach that's often overlooked by visitors and therefore generally remains refreshingly quiet.
If you like the sound of a break that mixes up a bit of ancient history and a good chunk of seaside time, then Wild Paestum should fit the bill nicely. Getting to the beach from this Campania touring site is a mere matter of strolling 50 metres along a path – meaning that it's fabulously easy to follow up a morning of historic wanderings with a dip in the clear sea water and a bit of sunbathing (both equipped and free areas are available…)
The word ‘wild’ here refers more to the surroundings than the site – it’s next to a peaceful pine forest for that natural atmosphere but kitted out with plenty of facilities to help your holiday go smoothly. A playground and games like table tennis and table football are on hand to keep kids and teens busy, and there’s a coffee bar serving up breakfasts, snacks, coffees, ice creams and aperitifs.
A mini market is 50 metres away from the site for your other foodie needs, and there are plenty of places to eat out at the town’s pedestrian area, a few minutes' walk away. Dogs are welcome to join you for a stay at Wild Paestum.
Site type
2
8Languages spoken
English
Italian
Spanish
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Features
Dogs allowed
Leisure on site
Bar or club house Cycle hire Evening entertainment Fishing Fitness centre Games room Indoor swimming pool Kids' club On-site restaurant/cafe Outdoor swimming pool Play area TV room Take away Tennis WatersportsAmenities on site
Bath available Composting toilet Dog park Drying room Food shop Free wifi Ice pack freezing Internet access Launderette Parent & baby washroom Pick-up from public transport Portable toilet Pub toilets Public telephone Shower available Toilet block Washing-up area WifiGroups welcome
Family friendly Motorcycle friendly Single-sex groups welcome Student groups welcomeRules
Barbecue provided Barbecues allowed Campfires allowed Commercial vehicles allowed Dogs allowed Dogs allowed all yearCamping 2.0
Jumbo tent pitchesThemes
Forest Peaceful Spectacular scenery Wild camping Wildlife havenUtilities
Charging facilities Chemical disposal Electric car charging point(s) Gas cylinders available Recycling available Renewable energyNearby amenities
Bar nearby Dog walk nearby Nearby farmers' market Public transport nearby Shop nearbyType
Medium (26-50 pitches)Nearby leisure
Cycle hire nearby Cycling nearby Fishing nearby Horse riding nearby Leisure/theme park nearby Mountain biking nearby Outdoor pool nearby Restaurant nearby Tennis nearby Watersports nearbyTouring and motorhomes
Drainage hook-up points for tourers Motorhome service point Seasonal pitches Water hook-up points for tourersLocation
Wild Paestum
Via Torre di Paestum
122
Torre di Paestum
Capaccio
Salerno
Italy
84047
Directions Timezone
Europe/London GMT (GMT+00:00)
GPS
40.4114°N
14.99459°E
Please note: All distances on this page are calculated "as the crow flies" - please check actual distance depending on your mode of travel using the Get directions button above.
Local attractions
If you're only going to make one outing, it should of course be to the archaeological site of Paestum – it’s about two kilometres away and easily reached via the well-maintained cycle paths and pavements. The UNESCO World Heritage Site is home to three fabulous temples – dedicated to Hera, Neptune and Athena – along with the Roman forum and city walls.
The beach near the site is a family-friendly one with soft sand and shallow waters that are great for swimming or launching paddleboards. There’s also a miniature golf course close by, and a swimming pool in town for anyone that doesn’t fancy the sea.
Agropoli (15 minutes' drive) is another good seaside town to know about – the cobbled streets of the old centre are well worth a wander, and there are some splendid views from the castle. It’s also the place to find scuba diving excursions and boat trips along the Cilento coastline.
Water quality at nearby bathing waters
| Name | Distance | Type | 2020 | 2019 | 2018 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Licinella | 0.4 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Torre Di Paestum | 0.8 mi | Sea | Good | Good | Excellent | Excellent |
| Ponte Di Ferro | 1.1 mi | Sea | Excellent | Good | Good | Excellent |
| Casina D'Amato | 1.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
| Foce Acqua Dei Ranci | 1.7 mi | Sea | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent | Excellent |
Data source: European Environment Agency
Reviews
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Fully-serviced grass and gravel touring pitch
Liked After rome and pompei we wanted sea and sun could not have found a better place. Nice and quiet paestum a bike ride away mini markets nearby and not over priced. The campsite clean and tidy good pitch size and the two owners are so nice and friendly
Disliked Could have done with hot water to wash pots but just boil up a kettle
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Frequently asked questions
- Does Wild Paestum have a swimming pool? No View all features
- Is Wild Paestum dog friendly? Yes View all features
- What attractions are near Wild Paestum? If you're only going to make one outing, it should of course be to the archaeological site of Paestum – it’s about two kilometres away and easily reached via the well-maintained cycle … Read more
- When can I check in and check out of Wild Paestum?
Read moreCamping and touring Arrive: 11 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. Depart by: 10 a.m.