Trekking in Palinuro?
Get on the right trail.
Practical guide for enthusiast trekking.
Whether you are a seasoned adventurer or just an enthusiast, this guide will put you on the right trail by giving you what you need to satisfy your trekking cravings in Palinuro.
From our holiday homes in Palinuro, Centola, you can take exciting trail and routes that will lead you to discover the breathtaking nature of the Cilento, Vallo di Diano and Alburni National Park.
Below we will try to answer the 3 most frequently asked questions about trekking in Palinuro that our guests ask us before venturing onto uncontaminated routs.
1. What do you need to know about the Centola area if you want to go trekking in Palinuro?
Palinuro is the largest part of the municipality of Centola (SA) which includes Foria, San Nicola and San Severino areas also, the wole area extends over 47.2 km² (18.23 sq mi) within the Cilento and Vallo di Diano National Park, Capo Palinuro is 5.5km away.
Centola has seismic classification zone 3 (low seismicity), PCM. 3274 Ordinance of 20/03/2003 and the climate is classic Mediterranean.
It is about a totally mountain coastal municipality, coastal hill altimetric zone, 336 meters above sea level (Altitude of the town hall). The municipality of Centola has the following geographical coordinates 40° 4′ 3” North, 15° 18′ 46” East.
Hikers will love the complex geology and geomorphology of the territory that favors a peculiar biodiversity with many botanical and animal species typical of this particular area, such as the famous “Primula di Palinuro” and the “Aleppo” pine woods thet are symbols of the coastal territory, but for further information visit the official website of the park authority Ente Parco Nazionale del Cilento, Vallo di Diano ed Alburni.
2. What precautions should be taken for safe trekking in Palinuro?
Practicing trekking safely is always important and you must respect the following 5 basic rules even for hiking in Palinuro:
The excursion must be carefully planned, type of activity and itinerary, physical fitness, hiking in a group or alone, presence of support points and escape routes around your trail.
Before setting out you should know the weather conditions and, if possible, monitor them along the route to avoid being caught off guard.
Always inform someone of your trekking activity, when and what time you set off, what time you expect to return, what route you will follow and any support points along the trail.
Pay attention to the specific risk factors that could endanger you or the rescuers, in particular environmental factors (falling rocks, presence of cornices or unstable terrain near peaks or ridges, climatic variations, poisonous or deadly vegetation, dangerous animals) and subjective factors (fear, pathologies, stress, level of training) should be considered.
A proper equipment is mandatory also to going trekking in Palinuro both in terms of clothing and tools (backpack, water bottle, food, first aid kit, trekking boots and sunglasses are essentials).
3. What are the best hiking trails in Palinuro, Campania (Italy)?
When talking about trekking, it is not possible to make an objective classification of the most beautiful or “best” routes because these are subjective valuations based on the level of difficulty and the objectives that each trekker sets for himself, but one thing is sure, whatever the trail chosen, you will always be fascinated by the beauty of the territory and the landscapes.
In any case, here is a useful tool to find and plan the excursion to paliuro that best suits your needs: Komoot Discover | Routes and Must-Sees Where You Are.
