Valle del Calore, Castelcivita
Places
Hike·Easy·Relaxing·Hidden gem

Valle del Calore, Castelcivita

Campania

The Valle del Calore below Castelcivita is a wild river valley in the Cilento National Park with crystal-clear pools for swimming. Ancient water mills (frantoi) stand along the river bank. The valley is almost completely without tourists — locals drive past without stopping. Otters were confirmed in this section of the Calore in 2018. The walk passes through old almond orchards and oak groves.

Duration
3 hours
Distance
7 km
Elevation
+150 m
Best season
April – October

Highlights

  • Otter confirmed 2018 — tracks found on gravel banks
  • Ancient water mills (frantoi) on the river bank
  • Almost zero tourism in this section of the Cilento

With your dog

Valley path; dogs welcome.