Population: 6,982 (2003)
Official site: Sapri
Wikipedia: n/a
Map: MapQuest

Located in an inlet on the Gulf of Policastro, the little town of Sapri basks in the sunlight as if enjoying itself in its favourable location.

The mild climate found in this (most souhthern) town in the province of Campania, where a clam sea, a long wide and clean sea have combined to make this one of Campania's most saught after bathing resorts during the summer months.

However, for English-speaking tourists, there is not much in the way of things to do here.  It's mostly a sea-side town for relaxing, swimming, strolling along the sea-side promenade and savouring gelatos.  During the winter months, Sapri would be one of those places you would drive through, though wouldn't stop it.

The town doesn't really offer any fascinating historical monuments, nor much apart from the fact that is located in a geographically picturesque area.

The best options for visiting Sapri, would be to stay in Maratea or Praia a Mare and visit the town on a day trip by boat.

This town, would also be a good destination for cyclists travelling through th Cilento Coast, down from Salerno, though as a cultural/historical/resort-destination, Sapri offers nothing more to tourists than a pretty view and perhaps a great seafood restaurant.

There is a big fishing trade in Sapri and there are a number of good restuarants, located on the highway, on the way to Polinuro.  Many of these restaurants are unfortunately closed during the winter months.

by Jesse Andrews, October 6th, 2005