Velina is a very small hamlet that is part of Castelnuovo Cilento. It is close to the highway (SP430) that goes north toward Salerno to the A3 Autostrada). It has many shops for pasta, chocolate, pastry, bread, wine, Bufala Mozzarella, Vegetables and clothes. It even has a supermarket (Supermarcato). From our condo we have wonderful views of Stella mountain.
We also have views of the sea.
The food here is the best with emphasis on fruits, vegetables, pasta and of course fish.
The local church is small but old and beautiful. It has very special doors.
It is perfectly situated near two beaches (Ascea & Casal Velino Marina), many mountain towns and the larger towns of Agropoli and Salerno. Life here is slower. Go to a bar for breakfast and enjoy the local people, After lunch take a walk at the beach or in town. Remember the locals are doing the same so shops close up tight between 2 pm and 4 pm. Dinner is late. Most restaurants don’t open until 7:30 pm. Go to a bar for happy hour.
Tomorrow we talk about the trip north to Rome to catch our flight home to the USA.
George & Jo Anne
Buy The Book – Food For Thought – An Epigenetic Guide to Wellness, online at: Barnes and Noble and Amazon.
What a beautiful place to spend your time in Italy. Gosh you have the best of both worlds – mountain and sea views. I love to stay in those little places and live like a local.
We are lucky and it is rewarding