Getting around

Wedding celebration shuttle / Navetta

We will be providing shuttles to and from the wedding venue on June 7 from Acciaroli and Santa Maria di Castellebate so you don’t have to worry about driving (and parking!). RSVPs are closed for the shuttles, but if you need to add your name to the list last-minute, contact Marta Capuozzo on WhatsApp at: +39 333 768 9914.

Il 7 giugno forniremo un servizio navetta da Acciaroli e Santa Maria di Castellebate, così non dovrete preoccuparvi di guidare (e parcheggiare!). Le prenotazioni per il servizio navetta sono chiuse, ma se hai bisogno di aggiungere il tuo nome alla lista all'ultimo minuto, contatta Marta Capuozzo su WhatsApp al numero: +39 333 768 9914.

Shuttle departure time on June 7 / Orario di partenza della navetta il 7 giugno:

4:30 pm / 16:30

Return times / Orario di ritorno:

around 9:30 or 10 pm and 11:30 pm-ish or later…

verso 21:30 e verso 23:30 o più tardi…

Shuttle pickup locations / Punti di raccolta:

Acciaroli: Parking lot at Via Nazionale, 5, 84068 Acciaroli SA

Santa Maria di Castellebate: Parking lot at Via Giuseppe Mazzini, 1, 84048 Santa Maria di Castellabate SA

General transportation

• Taxi Agropoli - 24/hr tax service (the price from Agropoli to Acciaroli for up to 3 people is around 60 Euro); reserve online, call, or send a WhatsApp Message

• Cilento Taxi

• Agnone Taxi +39 328 003 8141

• Acciaroli Taxi 1: + 393385634754

• Acciaroli Taxi 2: ADM Taxi +393396477366

• Antares 91 - Taxis, airport transfers, car rentals, boats, bikes, tours and more in Agropoli

• Private driver, more rental cars, taxi services - Send a WhatsApp to Mauro Di Giaimo at +55 11 99316-2008 and tell him what you need; He will make it happen.

• Taxi Salerno - Taxis from Salerno and/or transfers to/from Naples

• Bus schedules

Useful travel articles and blogs

• New York Times: “Cinematic, Undiscovered, Cilento”

• 10 not-to-be-missed Cilento villages

• Cilento National Park Towns

• Gambero Rosso Food Itinerary: “Weekend in the Coastal Towns of Cilento”

• Blog: “Chilling in Cilento”

• Blog: Exploring the Cilento Region: Italy’s Hidden Gem

Our personal must-sees:

• Visit the stunning Greek temples and museum at Paestum, then eat lunch at La Dispensa San Salvatore (reservations recommended, they also have a cute little shop with great wines, local jams, buffalo yogurt, and more)

• Visit the Buffalo farm, Tenuta Vannulo, eat some amazing buffalo gelato, and stock up on fresh mozzarella

• Visit the Archeological park of Velia (home to the foundation of the Eleatic school of philosophy by Parmenides in the early 5th-century BCE); you can use the same ticket that you used for Paestum

• Take a walk along the quaint and colorful lungomare of Pioppi and visit the (slightly dilapidated but interesting) Museum of the Mediterranean Diet

Boat tours & day trips

• Boat trips to the magical protected marine area of Punta Licosa

• Day trip to the Amalfi Coast from Castellabate

• You can also take ferries to the Amalfi coast and Capri from Salerno; look up boat schedules and buy tickets at Ferryhopper.com and DirectFerries.com

• The Certosa di Padula (an impressive Carthusian monastery about 1.5 hours from Acciaroli)

• Sample Cilento road trip itinerary

• Casa Museo di José Ortega - Museum featuring the work of Spanish painter José Ortega (pupil and friend of Picasso) who lived in Cilento for 20 years; this museum is open by reservation, so call in advance.

Beaches

There are MANY, so explore! But here are a few beaches to get you started.

• La Baia del Sole - Chill sandy spot in the town of Casa del Conte / Montecorice (our go-to beach)

• Spiaggia di Capitello - Small-town beach in Agnone

• Spiaggia Grande di Acciaroli - The main beach in Acciaroli

• Torre Caleo - Cool, tucked away beach club and aperitivo spot south of Acciaroli

• Marina Piccola - Busy scenic beach right in the middle of Santa Maria di Castellebate

• Spiaggia dello Scario - Another beach in Santa Maria di Castellebate

• Spiaggia della Grotta di San Marco - Small beach in San Marco

• Susnset Beach Ascea - Gorgeous expansive beach a bit further south in Ascea, (while here, eat some seafood at La scogliera and/or hike the Sentiero degli innamorati (Lovers’ trail) 

Bars & restaurants

Again, there are SO many places, so use Google Maps and explore, but here are a few spots we like:

• Nereo sunset bar - Best bar for an aperitivo while viewing the sunset in Santa Maria di Castellebate

• La Tana della Sirena - Exceptionally exquisite small hidden restaurant in Montecorice with a small daily seafood menu. A must!

• Zagreus Bar - Organic coffee during the day, live music at night; local’s spot in San Marco di Castellebate

• Buonora - Great Mediterranean food, pizza and steaks with amazing views for lunch or dinner in Castellebate

• Osteria 1861 - Great fine dining in Santa Maria di Castellebate; or go to Bistro 1861 for a lovely and less formal experience 

• Paisa - Cute and yummy homey seafood and pasta restaurant in Agnone 

• Luca e la Lucciola - Solid seafood and pizzeria on Acciaroli’s main street

• Pizza in Piazza - Casual pizza place in Acciaroli’s main square

• Le Due Vele - Seafood, locals’ spot with a little beach out front where you can rent sun chairs in Agnone; the owner, Benito, is a friend; Say Max and Catherine from Serramezzana sent you. This is where we’re hosting a Brunch on June 8

• Biga pizzeria - Local’s pizza place in Agnone, also owned by Benito, run by one of his sons

• La Rana - Serious steaks, also owned by Benito and run by one of this other sons

• Ci.Bo Cilento food Boutique - Little shop/bistro featuring local products and wine and sea views; great for a light lunch/dinner or aperitivo in Acciaroli

• Caffetteria Toretta - A place to stop on the road for coffee, pastries, or a quick slice of pizza on the go in San Marco