Palinuro hotel, Cilento coast

Hotel Pensione Cinquestelle, Palinuro

This attractive hotel in Salerno province is located in the picturesque coastal resort of Palinuro, in the centre of the town, close to the harbour, and just a short walk from the beach. Palinuro is a pretty, unspoilt resort on Italy's beautiful Cilento coast, which, according to legend, was named after the adventurer Aeneas's helmsman. There is much evidence of its long history in the shape of an ancient Greek necropolis, a wonderful 12th century church and a ruined castle. The cape of Palinuro is a place of outstanding natural beauty, full of mysterious caves and grottoes that can be reached only by boat. Lots of activities are available here - a wide range of watersports, horse riding, hiking and cycling, and the hotel has private fishing rights and mooring facilities for boats.

Hotel Pensione Cinquestelle has just 14 bright, airy guest rooms, all with spacious, well-appointed en-suite bathroom facilities, plus cable/satellite television (with a range of foreign language channels including Sky), direct-dial telephone and fax machine, a refrigerated minibar and a personal safe. Rooms are comfortably air conditioned and bathrooms are equipped with fluffy towels and bathrobes and a complimentary selection of toiletries.

The hotel has an excellent restaurant serving a delicious menu featuring classic Italian favourites and typical local fare; there is also an elegant lounge/bar with a relaxed, friendly atmosphere and an excellent choice of drinks. There is efficient, attentive 24-hour service on the front desk and here guests will find a dry-cleaning and laundry service, an internet point, mountain bike hire and plenty of tourist information. Additional amenities include a fully equipped gymnasium where guests can exercise or enjoy a range of spa treatments, well-equipped meeting facilities, free parking and a shuttle service to and from the airport.

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Double room from €80