Sosta Camper dell'Olmo

Palinuro is a gorgeous little seaside town that’s well worth spending some time in. There are lots of lovely beach areas to choose from, either in town or out on Cape Palinuro – the rocky peninsula that’s also home to the striking Natural Arch of Palinuro, close to Baia del Buondormire. Walking trails will take you to some of the best coastal views, while others can only be reached on boat tours. Local operators can also organise snorkelling, diving, fishing and sea kayaking. Elsewhere along the coast, you might fancy a trip to Marina di Camerota (20 minutes’ drive) or up to the archaeological park at Velia (45 minutes) – not as well known as its sister site Paestum but equally packed with well-preserved ruins to wander around. Turning inland, there are lots of great walks and wildlife-watching spots around the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, along with more historic sights like Certosa di Padula (an hour), a huge 14th-century monastery with impressive Baroque architecture. Traditional villages like Poderia (15 minutes) and Roccagloriosa (25 minutes) are worth a look as well.