Country House "That's Amore" - Summer in National Park of Cilento (near Amalfi Coast but more beautiful)

The Location

Country House 'That's Amore' - Summer in National Park of Cilento

Country House "That's Amore" is a restored story villa with small apartments (8), built by this family in the late
1916 and just restored this year, located in an area that will let you live in close contact with the nature and at the
same time with the sea.

Between Agnone Cilento and San Mauro Cilento ancients villages of the National Park, in a beautiful valley,
Country House "That's Amore" offer you an amazing view of the sea.

The air is transparent and bright, and the brilliant colors of the landscape around you convey joy of life: you will be
happy to be right in this place to spend your vacation!

The twilight adds even more charm to this place.

You can wait for it on the beach, or enjoy it on your terrace: the sun that sets on the sea wraps the beach, the trees
and the houses in a warm golden light. It paints the waves of the sea in a palette of colors from violet to melted
gold, and changes the horizon into an explosion of yellow, orange and red, before sinking to leave the stage to the
blue of the evening.

It will be a memory that you will bring with you at the end of your vacation.

Location
Agnone Cilento,Salerno area & Amalfi Coast, Campania, Italy

marks the location of this property in Agnone Cilento

Nearest beach: Beach at 980.0 Metres
Nearest airport: Naples at 90 Miles
Nearest railway station: Agropoli at 22 Kilometres
Nearest motorway : Battipaglia at 30 Kilometres
Nearest ferry port: San Nicola at 2 Kilometres
Car: recommended

Staying at Country House “That’s Amore” you will enjoy the

sun, the beach, the sea, the green of the pine trees, the relax of a
small and graceful tourist spot. You will be able to see how
Italians really live, and enjoy the good local cuisine, based on
fish and on the genuine products of the Cilento National Park,
such as mozzarella cheese, olive oil, limoncello (we have a small
distillery) and wine. Country House Agnone is an excellent
starting point to visit the Cilento National Park and the
archaeological excavations of Pompei (Vesuvio Vulcan),
Herculaneum, Paestum and Velia, the Amalfi Coast and Capri.
Bus service is available in the area. The closest train station is
Agropoli, at 20 km (12 miles). In the area you will find the tourist
ports of Acciaroli (at 6 km, 3.5 miles) and of Santa Maria (at 16 km, 10 miles), and it is possible, during the
summer, to board ferries to the Amalfi Coast, to Capri and to other location along the Cilento Coast, as well as to
take boat trips
Availability
Rental rates for the apartment in Salerno area & Amalfi Coast, Italy
Weekend
Begins Ends Weekly Midweek per night Minimum stay
per night
Studio Duplex Triplex
30 Jun 2007 - 27 Jul 2007 €400 £274 €550 £377 €650 £445 n/a n/a 1 Week
28 Jul 2007 - 10 Aug 2007 €660 £452 €800 £547 €930 £637 n/a n/a 1 Week
11 Aug 2007 - 24 Aug 2007 €720 £493 €900 £616 €1100 £754 n/a n/a 1 Week
25 Aug 2007 - 31 Aug 2007 €660 £452 €800 £547 €930 £637 n/a n/a 1 Week
1 Sep 2007 - 14 Sep 2007 €400 £274 €550 £377 €650 £445 n/a n/a 1 Week
15 Sep 2007 - 30 Sep 2007 €180 £123 €350 £240 €550 £377 n/a n/a 1 Week
1 Oct 2007 - 29 Mar 2008 €150 £103 €200 £137 €250 £171 €80 £55 €20 £14 1 Night
Payment is usually accepted in the quoted currency unless the currency and the amount is specifically
agreed in advance with the owner.

Notes to the rental rates

• The apartment is rented on a weekly basis (Saturday to Saturday - we have some flexibility with change-
over day during low season, please ask).
The rent includes water, electricity, and gas.
You may request sheets and towels, with weekly change, at a cost of 9 Euro per person per week.
Arrival after 4pm dept. 10 am
Large beach towels can be supplied on request at extra cost.
• Payment 50% deposit on booking balance in order to make a reservation, balance to be payed at arrival.
Full payment required for bookings made within 4 weeks from arrival.
Booking could be considered also for period different than those above mentioned on a case by case basis at
a price to be agreed at the moment.

Accommodation and Facilities for the apartment in Salerno area &

Amalfi Coast, Italy
Our solutions for your holiday

We have units of various measurements available in the Villa, all with the same standards of furnitures . If you
have different requests, please don't hesitate to contact us.

The units:

1. Studio: Living-room + bathroom with shower In the living-room you

will have a comfortable Sofa-King bed, a table with chairs, and a kitchenette. The kitchenette is equipped
with a four-burner stove, a fridge with freezer, and an oven) + Bathroom with Shower
2. Duplex: King bed Room + Living Room+Bathroom with Shower
In the living-room you will have a comfortable Sofa-King bed, a table with chairs, and a kitchenette. The
kitchenette is equipped with a four-burner stove, a fridge with freezer, and an oven) + Bathroom with
Shower
3. Triplex: 2 Bed Room (1King and 1 Twin) + Living Room+ Bathroom with Shower In the living-room you
will have a comfortable Sofa-King bed, a table with chairs, and a kitchenette. The kitchenette is equipped
with a four-burner stove, a fridge with freezer, and an oven) + Bathroom with Shower
 Property type: • apartment
Accommodation type: • self-catering
Location type: • beach, near the sea
Theme: • farm holidays, activity
General: • safe, towels provided
Kitchen: • oven, washing machine, 4 ring stove, fridge, kitchenette, freezer
Living room: • sofabed, living area seating for 2 people
• 1 bathroom
Bathroom 1 - Toilet, Shower Enclosure, Bidet
Bathrooms:
•
• 1 bedroom, sleeps maximum of 2 people
Livingroom/kitchenette - 1 Sofa bed/Futon
Bedrooms:
•
Entertainment: • satellite or cable, tv, radio
Outside: • parking, garden, barbecue
Suitability: • children welcome, pets considered, long term renters welcome
• swimming, tennis, walking, cycling, fishing, wind-surfing, mountain biking,
Local activities:
excursions.

All the accommodations have different compositions but all the same features

Triplex Sleeps 6: 2 double bedrooms, 2 sleeping places in sofa bed

Duplex Sleeps 4: 1 double bedrooms, 2 sleeping places in sofa bed
Studio Sleeps 2: 2 sleeping places in sofa bed
1 bathroom
Accommodation type: Independent house with multiple units
Distance from the town/village center: 900 m, about 980 yd
Distance from the sea: 900 m, about 980 yd
Public transportation available
Safe Pets allowed
View on the sea or the valley View on the valley
Charming surroundings Public Garden
Satellite Tv Sun deck
Balcony or garden Television
Laundry service and House Keeping on request Public Washing machine
Parking

The beach

A large beach made of golden fine sand is at short distance from the apartments. You will be able to reach it
walking for approximately 900 meters (980 yards).

You can also choice to enjoining more type of beach (stone beach and sand beach) at few kilometers of distances.

You will be able to enjoy also a beach service that includes the use of a beach umbrella, deck chairs and sun
lounges but you will still be able to access the beach at no charge.

In the summer months bars and restaurants on the beach are open.

This beach earns year after year the Blue Flag award of the European Union for the clarity of the sea water.
The weather in the area is mild, and allows you to enjoy the sun and the sea for the largest part of the year.

With a short stroll along the beach you will be able to walk to the center of Agnone Cilento.

There you will find a pedestrian precinct and a wide choice of Bar, Pub, restaurants and shops.

Nearby tourist attractions

Staying at Country House “That’s Amore” you will enjoy the sun, the beach, the sea, the green of the pine trees, the
relax of a small and graceful tourist spot. You will be able to see how Italians really live, and enjoy the good local
cuisine, based on fish and on the genuine products of the Cilento National Park, such as mozzarella cheese, olive
oil, limoncello (we have a small distillery) and wine.

Country House Agnone is an excellent starting point to visit the Cilento National Park and the archaeological
excavations of Pompei (Vesuvio Vulcan), Herculaneum, Paestum and Velia, the Amalfi Coast and Capri.

Bus service is available in the area.

The closest train station is Agropoli, at 20 km (12 miles). In the area you will find the tourist ports of Acciaroli (at 6
km, 3.5 miles) and of Santa Maria (at 16 km, 10 miles), and it is possible, during the summer, to board ferries to the
Amalfi Coast, to Capri and to other location along the Cilento Coast, as well as to take boat trips, fishing trips or
diving trips.

A car hiring is available in town and in just 30 minutes you can visit the magnificent Doric temples and the
museum of PAESTUM along with the buffalo mozzarella farms. VELIA, only 40 minutes away, is known for its
school of Greek philosophers, its medieval castle, 5th century BC Greek temple and amphitheatre, once popular
with wealthy Romans. Just one hour and half to get to the Caves of PERTOSA and CASTELCIVITA known as far
back as to be referred to by Seneca, have long galleries with extraordinary stalactites and stalagmites of different
shapes and colours. The archaeological sites of POMPEI, ERCOLANO, and VESUVIO are within easy reach in
just 1 hour and half.

In the summer time, in the villages along the coast it is possible to attend a large number of "sagre" (local outdoor
festivals with homemade dishes and live music). Pubs, restaurants and discos stay open until very late at night.

If you are a nature lover, it is possible to book guided hikes along naturalist, historical-cultural or gastronomic trails
with the Cilento National Park guides.

The nearest airport is Naples (90 miles). Nearest railway station: Agropoli-Castellabate at 20 Kilometres. Nearest
motorway : Exit Battipaglia (A3 Salerno-Reggio Calabaria) at 50 Kilometres.

We can arrange on request also transfers from and to the Naples Airport.

About the National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano...

The National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano is a place in the world that you must experience at least once in
your life, where mountains join the sea, nature meets up with history, beautiful landscapes mix with the fragrant
smell of wild plants, and people come together to enjoy the incredible food and wine of these parts.

This region is a part of the National Park of Cilento and Vallo di Diano, in Southern Italy. After you arrive here you
will wish to have discovered it much sooner. If you are looking for something really different and to experience
Italy off the beaten path, come and discover this place that is truly to come and see.

The Cilento shows the unknown side of Campania; pristine beaches, sheer rock cliffs puckered with caves, series of
mountains cut by live water streams. The extraordinary beauty of this area has been preserved for centuries thanks
to its isolation due in large part to the challenging terrain. The Cilento has a variety of landscapes to be enjoyed.

The coastline is typically Mediterranean in nature, with many inlets, sandy beaches, sheer cliffs and promontories
complete with ancient look-out towers used in years past to warn the inhabitants of impending invasions of
foreigners or pirates. This rock formation projected forward in the sea, extending from the fertile valley of Paestum
to the enchanting gulf of Sapri brings forth rare natural treasures; vegetation, minerals, crystalline springs, and
nearly extinct animals.

The Cilento is a true slice of heaven on earth surrounding small villages and the activities of its inhabitants. Dotted
with high mountain-peaks in its interior, the Cilento is perhaps best known for its sea-side summer resorts in places
like Agnone Cilento, Santa Maria di Castellabate, Acciaroli, Pioppi, Pisciotta, Palinuro, Camerota and point of
Infreschi. The rocky coastline falling into the blue sea features hundreds of grottoes that are of particular interest for
the prehistoric artifacts that have been discovered there, as well as the inviting sandy beaches that are often found at
their entrances.

The interior of Cilento is characterized by a lunar landscape of barren mountains, calcareous carbonate plains,
islands of dense vegetations, and rushing streams. Perched on these peaks are tiny stone villages originally built by
locals trying to protect themselves from foreign invaders. The austere interior landscape is mitigated by the
sprinkling of agrarian activities of the region, with short stone walls and terraced hillsides planted with olive trees
whose oil is renown across Europe.
Non tutti sanno...

Cilento - Food here and in Southern Italy - Cilento, the birthplace of the Mediterranean diet

Here a starting dish for your visit here ! Imagine sipping Aglianico wine whilst eating a dish of real hand made
pasta (fusilli) made with tomatoes and goat’s cheese and you will wonder why it has taken you so long to visit!
Fish, goat and sheep cheeses, buffalo mozzarella, pork - lamb - goat and beef roasted or boiled, hand made pasta,
fusilli, hand made bread, vegetables, torta with naspro - an hand made local traditional cake -! There is all this and
much much more here.

Below a sample for you: spaghetti with octopus and salad with octopus ! Cilento is waiting for you, now you know
another reason for come and see - and taste too!

History of Cilento

Once known for her heroes, philosophers, bandits, and patriots, today's Cilento is a place of natural beauty little
known to the rest of the world, but still retaining her enchanting and mysterious scenery. The importance of the
region echoes in the writings of the ancient civilizations that once prospered in and around the area. Myths and
history abound, such as the story of Enea's helmsman, Palinuro. Palinuro was in charge of piloting Enea's boat after
escaping the siege of Troy. As the legend goes, Palinuro was lulled asleep off the coast of Cilento and fell in the
water during a violent storm. For three days and nights he struggled in the rough waters, being kept afloat by the
wooden rudder of the boat. Upon finally reaching the shore, Palinuro was savagely killed by the locals. Cape
Palinuro, as the area of his landing is now known, has a myriad of sea caves and other natural wonders only
accessible by boat. The reputation of Cilento's original inhabitants is also reflected in the writings of the
philosopher Zenone, one of the members of the philosophy school at Elea (now known as Velia), then considered
the most important philosophy school in the Greek world. 2500 years ago, Zenone wrote to his mentor describing
the inhabitants of Cilento: "The people of Cilento belong to their land in the same way that that the local plants
belong to its soil, they both share the same attributes. Like the local olive trees, they grow strong and full of life,
and share in the abundance of their fruit without too much concern as to who is picking it. Often, just like the olive
trees, they endure suffering and wounds, but they will be unmoved in their resolve, as they bear their pain in
silence. They follow the rhythm of nature around them, and even when nature turns unkind, they adapt to the new
conditions and will prosper and propagate right where the damage was strongest." Zenone's mentor, upon hearing
such a description replied: "Let us hope for our sake that the people of Cilento will never change their ways and
always want to belong to the land instead of wanting the land to belong to them."

Prehistoric Cilento

The first humans inhabited the Cilento region almost 500 thousand years ago, living in the numerous caves found
along the Cilento coastline. The earliest traces and artifacts found date back to the Stone Age (Paleolithic) with
some items being dated between 35 and 70 thousand years old). In the town of Camerota archaeologists have found
burial sites from that era, and the remains have been aptly named as those of "Homo Camaerotensis" . Additional
archaeological discoveries date as far back as the Neolithic period (8500 years ago) and others bring testament to
the dawn of the Iron Age in this part of the world. Closer study of these artifacts illustrate that the people of Cilento
did not evolve in isolation, but were an important crossroad to people and merchants from many different
civilizations in the Mediterranean. In the towns of Capaccio and Paestum, burial sites were adorned with the typical
offerings of the Local Gaudo civilization. Other items found nearby were typically produced in areas such Puglia,
(the "heel" region of italy) or the Lipari islands. Some of the other Mediterranean civilizations that colonized the
Cilento area are the Enotri, the Lucanians and the Greeks (brought here by their need for copper ore). Very few
places around the world have had so many cultures and civilizations coming together, exchanging goods and ideas.
Cilento can be considered one of these places, and as such, it makes it the cradle of ancient European civilization.

The Cities of Magna Graecia in the Cilento

What began as Greek explorations for copper ore, soon turned into a full colonization of southern Italy. This period
of expansion took place between the VII and VI century AC and it resulted in what became known as Magna
Graecia. Some of the most important Greek colonies in Cilento were established during this period. Posidonia
(present day Paestum), Elea (Velia), Pixunte and Molpa (Near present day Palinuro). What these cities have in
common is the seaside landscape that the ancient Greeks left behind in their motherland. Posidonia was renamed
Paestum by the ancient Romans. Even today it is still a magical city where beautifully preserved Greek temples
adorn the pastoral landscape. The Sibarites who founded Posidonia made sure that their Greek heritage was
reflected in the architecture of the Doric style monuments they built, as well as in the priceless frescos that adorn
the local burial chambers. Of particular interest are the Temple of Neptune, The Temple of Cerere, and the neo-
Christian Basilica. The city of Elea (present day Velia) was founded by the sea-faring Focesi who had left their
towns in Asia Minor to colonize the island of Corsica in the Mediterranean. The earliest form of western
architecture to utilize the load-bearing arch was used in Elea. Built in the IV century AC, the Porta Rosa, is a toll
arch spanning two cliffs. In ancient times, there was a toll door within the arch, used to block off any potential
invaders from attacking the colony in Elea. Over the years, Elea became the most important centre for the study of
philosophy in all of Magna Graecia, with a school being established there in the VI century AC by the philosopher
Senofane. It was also the site of the oldest medical school in the European continent, which became the precursor of
the prestigious medical school in nearby Salerno.

The Lucana and Roman dominations

Until conquered by the Roman armies, the Cilento was under the control of the Lucanean army. A northern
European clan that fought its way southward. The Roman armies brought a downfall of Cilento as a center of
culture, when Emperor Ottaviano Augusto declared that Cilento's role as a Roman province was solely to provide
livestock and produce to the markets in Rome.

King Federick II of Svevia

After the fall of the Roman Empire, in the year 410 DC, the Cilento region became victim to the hoards of
barbarian invaders pillaging the rest of the continent. For nearly 300 years, the people of Cilento had to endure the
succession of northern invaders such as the Visigoti, the Goti, as well as the Longobardi, the latter establishing the
Princedom of Salerno. In the year 752 the Longobardi converted to Christendom, and began a more enlightened
rule in the area, especially with the religious and monastic institutions that took hold in the area. Some of the
religious buildings from the period are still standing, such as the abbey of Cava, and the Certosa of Padula. In the
year 1076 the Normans conquered the Cilento from the Longobardi, and established a baron ruled fief, the likes of
which dotted the Italian landscape until the unification of Italy as a nation in the 19th century.
The Period of the Briganti (Bandits)

The period between the 16th and 17th century was perhaps the darkest and cruelest time in Cilento's history, it
came to be known as "Brigantaggio" or the "rule of bandits". Brigantaggio was a violent outburst from some of the
locals, resulting from the oppressive regime of the ruling barons. The local barons ruled with an iron fist, with little
care for the wellbeing of their subjects. Starvation and virtual slavery characterized the condition of the inhabitants
of Cilento. This class struggle between the oppressed and the nobility often resulted in the indiscriminate massacre
of local nobles and their servants at the hands of 'Briganti" reciprocated by the public hangings of "Briganti" at the
hands of other nobles. This sad state of affairs continued unabated until the early 19th century, and it began to
spread in other parts of Italy. One of the bloodiest revolts was in the year 1828 when Cilento's populace took arms
against King Francesco II of the Borbone family and his ministers. The revolt ended in indiscriminate bloodshed
when the King's army decimated the rebels and completely obliterated the nearby town of Bosco. To teach the rest
of the people a lesson, the rebellion leaders were beheaded, and their heads were driven on stakes to be displayed in
town squares around the region. Even mother nature was not spared the King's fury, as the forests of Bruca and
Monteforted were set ablaze by the king's armies to drive out any briganti hiding there. The "Brigantaggio", and the
republican class struggle which it brought forth was one of the main factors eventually leading to the demise of the
city states which dotted the Italian landscape, and the unification of Italy as a nation, under the auspices of the
Kingdom of Italy.