Palinuro
The cape takes its name from Aeneas's helmsman, who according to Virgil fell into the sea here. Sea caves, including a blue grotto, beaches such as the Arco Naturale and some of the cleanest sea in the Tyrrhenian.
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Weather forecast
The forecast for the next 7 days at this spot: sky, temperatures, rain and wind, wave height and sea temperature.
Forecast by Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), from the models of national weather services. Your browser downloads it directly from Open-Meteo, and only when you ask. In the mountains and at sea the weather changes quickly: check the official forecast as well before you set off.
Getting there
- By train. The nearest station is Pisciotta-Palinuro station, 6.9 km away. Alternatively: Centola-Palinuro-Marina di Camerota station, 8.7 km away. From the station you need a bus, a taxi or a car.
- By sea. The nearest ferry terminal is Palinuro, 200 m away.
- By air. The nearest airport is Salerno Airport (QSR), about 72 km away; with more flights, Naples Capodichino Airport (NAP) is about 126 km away.
- Parking. There are 8 signposted car parks within a kilometre; the nearest is 350 m away, paid.
Stations, ports, airports and car parks from OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL); distances as the crow flies. Timetables and connections change: check them before you travel.
Climate month by month
The most pleasant months for weather are from May to November, with average highs between 18 and 29 °C. The wettest month is November (about 116 mm), the driest July. The sea is above 22 °C from June to October, peaking at 28 °C in August.
| Month | Temperature | High / low | Rain mm | Sea |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 79 | 16° |
| Feb | from 12 to 14 °C | 14° 12° | 69 | 15° |
| Mar | from 12 to 15 °C | 15° 12° | 61 | 15° |
| Apr | from 14 to 17 °C | 17° 14° | 34 | 16° |
| May | from 18 to 20 °C | 20° 18° | 46 | 19° |
| Jun | from 22 to 24 °C | 24° 22° | 25 | 23° |
| Jul | from 25 to 27 °C | 27° 25° | 13 | 27° |
| Aug | from 26 to 28 °C | 28° 26° | 32 | 28° |
| Sep | from 23 to 25 °C | 25° 23° | 58 | 26° |
| Oct | from 20 to 22 °C | 22° 20° | 78 | 23° |
| Nov | from 17 to 19 °C | 19° 17° | 116 | 20° |
| Dec | from 14 to 17 °C | 17° 14° | 54 | 18° |
Averages for 2015–2024, estimated for an altitude of 33 m. Air: NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), corrected for the altitude of the place; rain: average monthly total; sea: surface temperature from NOAA OISST. These are indicative values: the weather on any given day can be very different, so always check the forecast before you go.
On foot and on the water, nearby
- ★ Baia degli Infreschi from Marina di CamerotaTrail · E · 4.9 km · +270 m · 2 hours · 10 km
- ★ Snorkelling at the InfreschiWater sports · Snorkelling, Kayaking · Beginners · 13 km