Cape Palinuro

Capo Palinuro is a headland on the Cilento coast in southern Campania, Italy, projecting into the Tyrrhenian Sea. It is a prominent feature of the local coastline and is part of the Cilento coastal landscape.

The area is known for sea caves, small beaches and steep coastal cliffs that attract boat trips and seaside visitors. Popular landing spots include the nearby Marina di Palinuro, which is used as a base for exploring caves and nearby inlets.

The cape takes its name from Palinurus, the helmsman of Aeneas in Roman literature, and has long been a noted coastal landmark for sailors and local communities. The coastline has been used for fishing and small-scale maritime activities over centuries.

Located on the southern Campania coast within the province of Salerno, Capo Palinuro sits on the Cilento peninsula and is accessible from the coastal road network that serves the national park and nearby towns.

• Protected area and natural highlights: Situated on the Cilento coast of Campania, the cape lies within the broader Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park area and is noted for marine caves and beaches.

What to See #

• Marina di Palinuro and sea caves: A stretch of sea caves, cliffs and coves along the Cilento coast that are accessed from the nearby town and marina. The coastal formations are a local draw for boating and swimming.
• Cliffs and headland: Cliffs and promontories forming the cape that provide viewpoints over the Tyrrhenian Sea and coastal beaches within Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park.