Casal Velino - Acciaroli

Da Casal Velino ad Acciaroli
Length:2-5h,difficulty:medium

This route is one of the best known in the area and follows the southern slope of Mount Stella. It starts in the panoramic town of Casal Velino following an easy path which offers you a splendid view on the country and takes you to the town of Celso. If you like you can take the ancient road through the green valley and along the stream Mortelle until you find a stony staircase that reaches Celso.
From Celso,another panoramic path takes you to the convent of San Francesco and then to Pollica which has a well-preserved historical center and a small castle. This route is all down hill, passing through the village of Cannicchio, unchanged in all this years, and through a wonderful Mediterranean scrub until reaching the coast.The walk ends on the sea and along the streets of Acciaroli, characteristic seafearing town. This route can be also started in the town of Celso, going towards the village of Galdo, or following the river as far as Pioppi where you can take a bath in its crystal clear water.