Marina di Camerota

Marina di Camerota

Marina di Camerota is a fraction of the municipality of Camerota, in the heart of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, between the Gulf of Salerno and that of Policastro. The origins of Camerota are ancient, its foundation dates back to the sixth century B.C. by a population with Greek origins and its name seems to derive from "Kamaratòn" which means "arch construction", which alludes to the conformity of the territory, characterized by numerous natural vaulted caves. The naturalistic beauties of Marina di Camerota, have brought her numerous awards and recognitions; it has, for well twice, received 5 Blue Sails, ten times the Blue Flag and the Green Flag to be considered among the best beaches in Italy for families with children.

Marina di Camerota bases its economy mainly on the tourism sector. The natural gifts it possesses, such as the beautiful coast, the coves, the great beaches and the crystal clear sea, along with the variety of offers such as villages, resorts, residences, camping and B&B can meet the needs of any type of customer, also benefited from the presence of one of the largest and best structured ports of Salerno. Although tourism is the primary activity, Marina di Camerota has preserved many of its traditional activities, such as the processing of olive wood and stone, the typical woven baskets, embroidery, and the production of tuna, anchovies and aubergines in oil. Numerous are the activities, events, celebrations and entertainment that Marina di Camerota offers, especially in the summer months.