S.Maria di Castellabate is a picturesque village on the Cilento coast. It is a seaside resort and has an underwater park.
S. Maria di Castellabate is within the Cilento National Park, which has been included on UNESCO world heritage's list; moreover, it has obtained the European blue flag for the beauty of its environment and the clearness of its water.
The village is a no car zone and has many cafés overlooking squares and streets and giving it a drawing-room look. There are also several restaurants, pizzerias, boutiques and handicraft shops.
Even in sultry weather, S. Maria is always exposed to the beneficial sea breeze. It is an ideal resort for those who look for the seaside, but are also interested in making trips in the nearby archaeological areas.