Castellabate Apartments & Villas (Cilento)
The mediaeval mountain village Castellabate is also called ?Queen of the Cilento? due to its majestic location high above the sea. Picturesque stairways and alleys with skillful arcades meander through the car-less historic town centre. Castellabate owes its name to the abbot San Costabile Gentilcuore (Castellabate = castle of the abbot), who, at the beginning of the 12th century, erected a castle against the Saracen?s attacks along the coast.
Today it still towers over the place as a testimony of its varied history. For self catering holiday accommodation in the town of Castellabate you can rent a typical Italian holiday cottages, villas or apartments that will suit all your needs. The Cilento area is one of the picturesque regions of Italy where you can stay for holidays.
Whilst the villages in the surrounding area had to move back into the hinterland, Castellabate with its fort and the underground secret passageways to the sea could maintain its position. So it developed into an important trade and cultural centre with impressive Palazzi and skillful stone portals. An intact and colourful village life combined with its glorious past makes up the special charm of Castellabate.
In the hours of the Siesta, the time moves with the same slowness, with which the numerous village cats move. Even in the hottest time of the day, shady oasis invite for a relaxing break. Towards evening the village awakes to typical mediterranean liveliness. People meet on the numerous squares, in the grown-over patios of the historic Palazzi or in one of the little local restaurants or pubs. Choose from one of Authentic Italy self catering Castellabate holiday villas or apartments to make it a holiday to remember.
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