Agropoli, known as the Citadel of the Cilento, is a lively town on the Cilento Coast, south of the famed Amalfi Coast. On a clear day you can see the Amalfi Coast and island of Capri in the distance and during summer ferries connect Agropoli with Salerno, Naples, and the island of Capri.

Although Agropoli is well set up for tourism, it sees fewer foreign tourists than the Amalfi Coast and is still off the beaten path, making it a good place to enjoy the local lifestyle. Agropoli makes an excellent base for visiting the sights of the Cilento area (see day trips below) and it’s on the rail line between Naples and Calabria, making it easy to get to even if you don’t have a car.