Cheerful PALINURO is worth a stop, named after the legendary pilot of the Aeneid , who is supposed to have drowned here. It's a much livelier place than anywhere else on the Cilento coast, and so can be packed out. But it's a good alternative to Agrópoli, both as a base for the site of Velia and a beach-bumming spot, and the harbour area to the east of town retains a certain fishing port authenticity. From the harbour, you can explore the stunning craggy coa... [More]