Baia del Buon Dormire
Palinuro (SA)
KnownFree beaches
The story
Reachable only from the sea, sheltered by high cliffs, the Baia del Buon Dormire owes its name to the shade that invites rest; before it, a rock shaped like a rabbit.
Access
by sea/trail
The story
The Baia del Buon Dormire is a small inlet at the foot of Capo Palinuro, in the municipality of Centola, in the Cilento. Closed by high cliffs and facing a very clear sea, it is one of the most evocative and secluded coves of the promontory of Palinuro, reachable in practice only from the sea.
What to see
A little cove set beneath the walls of the cape, with transparent water and surfacing rocks: a corner of wild sea, without roads or buildings, among the most beautiful of Palinuro.
How to get there
- Only by sea
Hours and prices
Free entry.
Tips
The bay is reached in practice only by sea, with the boat tours and taxi-boats from Palinuro, and with a favourable sea: any paths from above are long and exposed. There are no services. As for all the boat trips of the cape, with waves the trips are cancelled: check the conditions and keep an alternative.
Frequently asked questions
How do you reach the Baia del Buon Dormire?
In practice only by sea, with boat or taxi-boat from Palinuro and with a favourable sea; any paths from above are long and exposed.
What makes the Baia del Buon Dormire special?
A little cove at the foot of the cliffs of Capo Palinuro, with very clear water and surfacing rocks, without roads or buildings.
Are there services at the Baia del Buon Dormire?
No: it is a wild and secluded bay, without services; the boat trips depend on the sea conditions.
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