Castellabate

An abbot gave the place its name: Costabile Gentilcore of Cava began the Castello dell'Abate in 1123, and the medieval village grew around it on a hilltop of about 280 metres. From the top the view takes in the whole bay between Punta Licosa and Punta Tresino, now a protected marine area. Below lie the seaside hamlets of Santa Maria and San Marco, settings for the film Benvenuti al Sud.

Highlights

• Castello dell'Abate, with an art museum and underground passages to explore
• The 12th-century Basilica of Santa Maria de Gulia, with a carillon
• Piazza 10 Ottobre 1123, the café-lined square at the heart of the old village
• The Santa Maria di Castellabate marine area, with seagrass meadows and Licosa island (IT)
• Local olive oil, mozzarella and sweets made with figs

Summary based on Wikipedia and Wikivoyage (CC BY-SA), written with AI assistance.