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Travel to Salerno

A breathtakingly beautiful city in the south of Italy, Salerno is nestled along the inlet of the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the Gulf of Salerno. Bordered by Punta Campanella, the extreme point of the Peninsula of Sorrento, and Punta Licosa, the most western point of Cilento, this city has many delights to offer visitors. The refined old city is host to a web of alleyways and dazzling grand palaces.

Getting there

Southern Italy’s main airport is Capodichino Airport, located about eight kilometres northeast of Naples’ city centre. From there, you can drive south down the A40 to Salerno. Alternatively, you can take a train from Naples or Rome.

Information on Salernos key attractions

The most prominent feature of the city is the cathedral, known as the Duomo, dating from 1085 and dedicated to the patron saint of the city, St Matthew. Nearby is the 12th century bell-tower, and also worth seeing is the medieval aqueduct, built in the 9th century. The hub of commerce revolves around via Dei Mercanti, which is crossed by Via Del Duomo, home to the stunning Church of St George. Additionally, there are plenty of lovely streets boasting elegant shops and trendy cafés.

Out and about

Within a short drive of Salerno is the world famous Amalfi coast, popular with tourists. Salerno is also a good base from which to explore the many resort towns of the area. Some of Europe’s finest beaches, including Ravello, are here.

Leisure options

While the nightlife here is pretty sedate, there are lots of elegant restaurants in town. The most popular area for drinking and relaxing is on the promenade Lungomare Trieste. The area is festive, decorated with palms and offering a good view of the Gulf of Salerno and the Amalfi coast.

Safety

When travelling to an unfamiliar environment, remain alert for potential hazards. Tourists are more susceptible to pickpocketing, theft or loss of personal effects. Outdoor activities can place you at greater risk for accidents. Language barriers and strange routines can also result in missed travel arrangements. We strongly recommend you take out travel insurance for you or your family when visiting Salerno.

Weather in Salerno

As Salerno is on the coast you will find it misty in the mornings. This will soon clear though to leave summer temperatures reaching 35C. In the winter it rarely drops below 10C. The best time to visit is in the Spring when the weather is warm but not too humid.

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