ancient ruins
Paestum
Home to three of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples in the world, this former Greek colony in southern Italy dates back to the 6th century BC.
25 km · about 30 min drive
Campania, Italy · Europe
Salento is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Castelnuovo Cilento, 25km from Paestum.
Salento is a town located in Campania, Italy. With a population of 760, it is an important destination in Europe.
On a road trip, Salento sits in Italy, where you drive on the right. It's in the Europe/Rome time zone. Below you'll find where to stay, things to do nearby, and everything you need to add Salento to your route.
Salento is a town and comune in the Cilento area, province of Salerno, in the Campania region of south-western Italy.
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Salento is located in Campania, Italy, Europe. The coordinates are 40.2491 latitude, 15.1894 longitude.
Salento has a population of approximately 760 people, making it a town in Italy.
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ancient ruins
Home to three of the best-preserved ancient Greek temples in the world, this former Greek colony in southern Italy dates back to the 6th century BC.
25 km · about 30 min drive
April to October
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