salerno

Very nice, friendly, small city by the sea. I like the open and frankly mood of the people around, as well as the excellent pasta in all of its versions. Visit the castle and the downtown is a must. Having a walk on the sea side, have a rest in a bar facing Capri, makes this place unforgettable for me.

Starting with the breath-taking views of the roads built high up on the rocks, Salerno greeted me with a beautiful coastline and extremely hot weather in August. The beach looks nice, but you have to pay a few euros if you feel like sunbathing. It's about 10-12-minute walk to the centre from the harbour and on the way you may enjoy the images of local life, e.g. Fish Market. a nice place to see. ;)

This was a train stop for my mom and I and we decided to explore - we are glad that we did. All of Amalfi Coast is beautiful and serene and Salerno was a cool industrialized touch to it all. I would recommend Salerno and Amalfi Coast far before all the big cities of Italy if you are looking for the authentic touch.

Salerno is changing and for the better in my opinion. It still maintains its normal bustling centre, but the graffiti and general grime have gone and this has given thd place a less oppressive feel. Not that it was ever really unsafe. The area at the top of the waterfront is still under construction but promises to only further enhance this little Italian gem of a city.

This is a nice little town that should definitely be included on a tour of the Amalfi Coast. It is convenient to Naples and Pompeii and is the perfect place to while away an afternoon with a leisurely stroll. Beautiful scenery, great shops and plentiful restaurants in a gorgeous setting -- what more could you ask for?

I was really impressed with Salerno, Italy. I had been looking forward to seeing it because of its historical importance in World War II, but I found it to be so much more! If one is planning a trip to the Amalfi, Sorrento, Capri area, it would not be a waste of your time to plan an extra day or two in Salerno. The beautiful parkway along the waterfront (the Lungomare) offers a relaxing stroll while observing others enjoying a stroll, biking or kayaking. One of the main commercial streets has been closed to all traffic and is now a beautiful pedestrian mall, perfect for leisurely shopping or the the evening "passegiatta (evening stroll), practiced by many Salernitani. At its far northern end, the mall ends and you enter the ancient section of the city, a wonderful maze of narrow streets and small shops, offering new sights, smells and sounds at every step. An adventure!There are many other attractions in the city such as the Duomo wherein lies the tomb of St. Matthew. A very interesting attraction is the remains of a large acqueduct constructed in 9th Century. With many other attractions, Salerno is a worthwhile destination at which to spend one or two days.

Salerno is a lovely town right near the two of the best known attractions in Campania, Italy: the AMalfi coast and Paestum. Naples and the archaeological sites of Herculaneum in Pompeii are also a short train ride away. There are a lot of nice restaurants in the town. It's a nice, under-rated town worth a short visit.

We loved the lights.. arrived early afternoon before the rush and wandered around the streets. They all looked lovely .. really enjoyed the park and the tunnel of lights and the night market along the sea front..

Been there in November. Definitely a good place for the start of the Amalfi coast drive. Nice especially during the night from November because of all of the lights.

Salerno is so underrated! It's closer to Amalfi and there are regular regional trains to Naples which can connect you to Pompeii and Ecrolano (another underrated archeological site!) There are also regular regional train connections to Paestum. These are covered by the cost effective Unico Campanie ArteCard (3 day tutta le regione) I was in Sorrento for 4 days and couldn't wait to get out of it. It's too touristy, expensive and overrated. Salerno is a bustling town and a lot more genuine! As mentioned in other reviews, there are lovely winding streets and I too felt like a local! I stayed in a B&B and it was so personal and authentic. Unfortunately while in Sorrento, I stayed in one of their numerous hotels and was just one of the faceless hordes of tourists that descend upon the coastal town. I will definitely return to Salerno!!!

Couldn't find accommodation in Amalfi or Sorrento so stayed here and we were VERY pleased we did.Salerno is a lovely town, relaxed, not too many tourists. We felt at home rather than tourists. The old town is fantastic with lots of winding streets to lose yourself in.Easy bus or ferry to Amalfi coast and as you get on first you can get a good seat. We got the bus to Amalfi and by the time it was half way there it was packed with people standing. We got great window seats, same on the ferry. And the tourist towns we visited along the coast were so crowded, expensive and full of shops selling the same stuff we were pleased to escape back to Salerno. Some really good locally made clothes, wonderful restaurants and a pedestrian mall that's not too crowded. A taste of real Italian life.

Very nice town to visit near Madrid - to the south..Very good trip to see and enjoy the nature The town has many choices for dinners

Want affordable quality shopping close to the ocean. This place was great. They cater to the tourists at local prices. Yes locals shop here. I should have bought more because styles my wife and I liked are unavailable anywhere else. Many two level stores and no pushy sales people.

Make the best of the beach and the history going bak to the Greek Empire. The ruins are interesting and need to balance it with the coastal towns and the cuisine of the area especially the locally reared produce, simple but delicious.

We spent 5 nights in Salerno and used it as a base to visit Pompeii and Paestum as well as the local area. This is a great place to stay as a jump off place to visit the historical spots as well as a great city to just walk the waterfront promenade and the long pedestrian only shopping street, Corso Vittorio Emanuele. The street and promenade fill with people in the evenings and on weekends. Families wander and enjoy each other and meet and greet each other. It is lively without being busy and hectic, enjoyable. The pizza and espresso's are just what one would expect of Italy. Love to come here again. Only thing missing is a good beach. I guess we can't have it all.