Coastal, hilly, and mountainous landscapes follow each other, often showing vestiges of man's ancient presence. We recommend an excursion up Mount Gelbison (1,700 m.) along the pathway the ancient worshippers walked up to the Sanctuary of the Madonna del Monte Sacro; or to the old village of Roscigno, abandoned about two centuries ago but still unimpared.

Castelcivita is only 20 kilometers from the sea. One can easily reach the long, sandy beach of Paestum with its bathing facilities, or Punta Licosa, the most beautiful spot along the Tyrrhenian seaside with its protected sea fauna zone, linked by boat to the nearby harbours of Agropoli, Castellabate and, a little farther along, Capo Palinuro with its mythical grottoes.The Temples and the archeological Museum of Paestum, the Temples of Velia, the Virtual Museum of Hera Argiva at the mouth of the river Sele. Paestum (the ancient Poseidonia of the Magna Grecia) is one of the most prominent archeological sites in Italy. The magnificent Chartreuse of Padula (70 Km away) and the Sanctuaries of Getsemani and Madonna del Granato: The Chartreuse San Lorenzo of Padula was founded in 1306 by the feudal landlord of Reggiano and Cilento, Tommaso Sanseverino. T his is one of the most imposing religious sites in Europe, the size of which is 50,000 square metres. It is a harmonious architectural and artistic whole made up of Medieval, Renaissant and Baroque elements, which are very well preserved.