In the center of the village of Pisciotta, at Petra Marina Giusy, there is a charming and comfortable apartment for your dream stays. Reserved and completely renovated, it is equipped with all amenities, air conditioning, television, washing machine, etc., with a large living room and kitchen, a bedroom, a bathroom with shower, a terrace equipped for moments of relaxation, romantic and/or family breakfasts and dinners with a sea view. The terrace is accessed from an internal corridor. The space Pisciotta, with its strategic position between Palinuro and the archaeological excavations of Velia, offers beaches for every need: expanses of 'agliaredde', the typical white stones, but also stretches covered with sand, pristine and free or equipped with the possibility of renting an umbrella and deckchairs. From the characteristic small port it is possible to rent boats and inflatable boats for unforgettable experiences and to fully enjoy the coves and inlets that have fascinated travelers of all times and origins. Other things to note Cradle of the Mediterranean diet with restaurants where you can taste typical fish dishes and Cilento tradition such as menaica anchovies. For those who like to cook, it is also possible to buy fresh fish directly from the local fishermen. The Telegraph has compiled a list of 21 destinations that no one would ever think of visiting, including Italians, and that instead deserve to be seen. At the top of the British newspaper's ranking is Marina di Pisciotta, a village in the province of Salerno in Campania that has less than 3,000 inhabitants. Pisciotta is part of the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park. The characteristic pastel-colored houses are found in the alleys that wind throughout the town. Following a compulsory route, you emerge into small squares where you can still meet local men who enjoy playing cards or observing everything that happens around them. A place of yesteryear, as there are perhaps many in Italy. But Pisciotta is different. The village has developed around the top of a low, steep hill overlooking the Tyrrhenian Sea, on whose sides two streams flow, the Fiori and the S. Macario. The first hypotheses about the origins of Pisciotta are linked to the destruction of Troy. In 650 BC the Trojans, having escaped the fire and destruction of the city, landed on the Ionian shore, where they founded Siri. The inhabitants of Siri then advanced westwards, following the wide valley of the Sinni River, to the lake and Mount Sirino (from which they took their name), in what is now Lagonegro. They then went as far as the Tyrrhenian Sea, on the shore of today's Gulf of Policastro. It was here that they founded the colony of Pixous. In 194 BC, the Greek Pixous became the Roman Buxentum and in 915 Pisciotta was born. In just 4 kilometers it contains many of the elements that make Cilento unique: in addition to the crystal clear sea of Marina di Pisciotta, an unspoiled hinterland, history and traditions. Seen from the sea, Pisciotta emerges among the olive trees, is guarded by other hills to the right and left and overlooks a small gulf. The charming medieval village is the best preserved in the whole of Cilento. The noble palaces and the mother church are defended by all the other ancient stone buildings. The best starting point for visiting the village is the large Raffaele Pinto square, which is still the cultural and social center of the village. Climbing the steps you reach the first viewpoint, the little square of the Cannon: a small suspended terrace opens the view over the roofs of the houses and the hills that line the Fiore river. Continuing on, you will find yourself at the foot of the eighteenth-century Palazzo Marchesale, erected by the Pappacoda family, feudal lords of the town. Of considerable architectural interest are the portal and the imposing sandstone staircase, as well as the round arches and the façade. The Palazzo, which houses the Municipal Library, directly overlooks the expanse of centuries-old olive trees that slope down towards the sea to the small tourist port. Further on you can admire another noble palace, the Palazzo Francia, overlooking a small square very dear to the people of Pisciotta because it is dedicated to a benefactor doctor, Michelangelo Pagano. Descending via Pendino, you will discover the remains of the ancient Romanesque church from the 1200s and the tiny Chapel of Mercy, dear to the fishermen who thanked the Virgin on their return from fishing. Near the Chapel is the Palazzo Vescovile dei Lancellotti, and, a little further down, the Palazzo Ciaccio. In short, this village offers an interesting excursion into the Middle Ages. But few – foreigners and even Italians – know it. Registration Details IT065096B4N97XQFY7