Exploring the Enchanting Cilento Coast: A Mediterranean Gem!
Alessandra 01/10/2024 0
Nestled along the southern Tyrrhenian Sea, the Cilento Coast—also known as the Costiera Cilentana—beckons travelers with its rugged beauty, ancient history, and culinary delights. Let’s embark on a journey through this captivating stretch of Campania, where azure waters meet lush hillsides.
A Coastal Symphony: where Land and Sea Embrace
The Cilento Coast extends from the Gulf of Salerno to the Gulf of Policastro, encompassing picturesque towns and pristine beaches. This region is an integral part of the vast Cilento territory, which constitutes two-thirds of Salerno province.
Coastal Charms!
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Pollica: With its charming hamlets of Acciaroli and Pioppi, Pollica boasts the coveted Blue Flag for its pristine beaches and crystal-clear waters.
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Pisciotta: Wander through ancient streets, discover hidden coves, and indulge in fresh seafood. The Blue Flag waves proudly here too.
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Centola: Home to Marinella, Le Saline, and Le Dune, Centola’s coastline is a paradise for beach lovers. The Blue Flag flutters along its shores.
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Ascea: Explore the ancient ruins of Velia, bask on the sandy shores of Marina di Ascea, and relish the coastal breeze.
- Montecorice: From San Nicola to Baia Arena, Montecorice offers idyllic beaches and a taste of authentic Cilen
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Casalvelino: Discover the Lungomare, visit the Isola, and soak up the sun. The Blue Flag flies high here.
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Camerota: Cala Finocchiara and San Domenico welcome seafarers with open arms. A Blue Flag flutters at their shores.
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Lustra: characterized by rich vegetation which makes the landscape lush and rich in numerous animal and plant species typical of the Mediterranean scrub, a very developed activity is fig growing.
Good News!
Mediterranean Diet has an Heart
The Mediterranean dietary pattern is an example of a prudent choice of lifestyle and scientifically accepted to help preserve human health by protecting against major chronic and inflammatory diseases. Mediterranean diets (MedDiets) are characteristically high in the consumption of fruits, vegetables and salad, bread and whole grain cereals, potatoes, legumes/beans, nuts, and seeds. The Cilento Coast is the heart of the Mediterranean Diet with some of the best treasures of Italian cuisine:
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Mozzarella di Bufala: creamy buffalo mozzarella pairs perfectly with ripe tomatoes and olive oil
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Extra Virgin Olive Oil: the Mediterranean diet provides the usage of olive oil as the main source of fat. The health benefits attributed to olive oil are specifically related to extra virgin olive oil (EVOO) intake with its high nutritional quality and multiple positive effects on health.
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Wine: cilento covers rosso (red), rosato (rosé) and bianco (white) wines as well as two varietally labeled titles: Aglianico and Fiano (both local mainstays).
A Timeless Escape
In this splendid setting is the Castle of Rocca Cilento, one of the locations of our heart to get Married in a Medieval Castle where history meets modern excellence. In May this ancient and magical castle will host the first edition of Olivitaly Med.
As you explore the Cilento Coast, let ancient temples, sun-kissed beaches, and warm-hearted locals weave their magic. Whether you’re sipping limoncello by the sea or savoring handmade pasta, this coastal gem invites you to create memories that linger like the scent of salty air.
Buon viaggio!
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Alessandra 01/10/2024
Ancient traditions you need to know about your Italian Destination Wedding
Did you know that there are so many ancient Wedding traditions? Just like that! From the bouquet toss to wearing an accessory belonged to your grandmother, borrowed or blue…Wedding customs remain popular even today and most Brides-to-be choose one to follow. I’ll reveal you surprising italian rituals that every Bride-to-be should know to give her #destinationlove a bit of italian touch. Ready to discover them?
Sing your LOVE!
This tradition is known as ‘La Serenata’ and usually takes place during the eve of the Wedding Day, the Groom in order to surprise the Bride-to-be goes under her window and with the complicity of friends and relatives waits for the Bride entertaining themselves until she appears. A band of musicians begins to play some of the most famous love songs of the Italian tradition serenading his fiancée. The Bride-to-be surprised by the sound of music, looks out the window and finds her Groom holding a bouquet of flowers inviting her to join him. Once the Bride reaches her Groom…the party begins!
Superstitions, superstitions, superstitions
Bridal dresses have superstitions of all sorts, the Bride is supposed to wear nothing gold on her Wedding Day apart from the wedding ring, it is considered bad luck! Actually, the Bride has to wear something old, something new, something borrowed, something blue and something she has received as a gift. Another funny superstition regards the mirror! It is said that the Bride-to-be shouldn’t look into the mirror with her bridal dress on. If she really wants to take one last look-see before reaching her Groom, she has to first remove a shoe, an earring or a glove.
Shower of rice
After the ceremony, as the newlyweds are leaving the Church, rice is showered on them by their guests to symbolise fertility. Only after this ritual, all guests get closer to the couple and personally congratulate them on their union. In some regions in Italy, the Bride and the Groom have to tie a ribbon in front of the Church, the ribbon represents the Bride and Groom ‘tying the knot’.
Dress your guests
Another important tradition about the Bridal dress concerns the dress code of the guests, it’s considered rude wearing white color for their clothing. The Bride should be the only one to wear it!
The Bouquet toss
According to tradition, the Groom is expected to gift to his future wife the bridal bouquet. Generally, the Bride choose the floral arrangement and the theme she wants, the Groom just must have it delivered to her on the Wedding Day. At the end of the ceremony, the Bride tosses her bridal bouquet to her dearest single friends and bridesmaids… the lucky one who will catch it will get married in a year!
Garters & Ties
In some italian regions, especially in the southern part of Italy, Brides traditionally wear a garter. The garter dates back to the 14th century when it was thought that wearing the wisp of lace would bring the Bride good luck. In Italy, the garter is taken off by her Groom during the ceremony and thrown to the wedding guests, just like the bridal bouquet. Instead, when it comes to the Groom… another bizarre tradition is about the cut of the tie. The best man cuts the Groom’s tie into little pieces and the pieces are then put onto a serving dish and sold to the guests.
Wedding favors
At the end of the wedding celebrations, just before guests leave, the Bride and the Groom give tiny gifts to their guests to thank them for their presence. This sort of present, called bomboniere, is a wedding tradition which dates back to the Romans who used them to celebrate unions and births. They’re made of white sugared-coated almonds and ribbons… the number of confetti is a key thing: it should be an odd number, five or seven as a symbol of good-luck.
The theory goes that the Bride who follows these unique traditions will live happily ever after with her half and something joyful will happen to her loved ones.
I’m waiting for you to live together an unforgettable Italian #destinationlove
Alessandra
Alessandra 01/10/2024
Gary and Vanessa: love that endures through time
Gary e Vanessa: l’amore che resiste al tempo
Gary and Vanessa were accompanied by our team for celebration of their renewal of vows.
Gary e Vanessa sono stati accompagnati dal nostro team per la celebrazione del loro rinnovo dei voti.
A couple so in love and sunny who wanted a minimal ceremony inspired by purity to let that the wonderful setting of Amalfi Coast emerged in all the magic of colors and scents.
Una coppia innamoratissima e solare che ha desiderato una cerimonia minimal e ispirata alla purezza per lasciare che la cornice della meravigliosa Costa D’Amalfi emergesse in tutta la magia di colori e profumi.
The mise en Place and the intimate athmosphere have been the setting for a fun evening in which the cheerfulness of this couple involved the guest and grooms in a vortex of emotions which are resisting to time.
La mise en place e l’atmosfera intima hanno fatto da scenario ad una serata divertente in cui l’allegria di questa coppia ha coinvolto gli invitati e gli sposi in un vortice di emozioni che resistono al tempo.
Alessandra 01/10/2024
Rocca Cilento Castle: love and dreams!
The Cilento Coast is one of the most unspoiled parts of the Campania region; 90 minutes only far from Naples.
A magical place where history meets modern excellence… welcome to Rocca Cilento Castle.
A new area was recently opened: the SecretGarden! Literally a world of enchantment
Castello di Rocca Cilento is high on the ranking of the locations for events, ceremonies, business meetings, weddings and 5 senses experiences. An extraordinary setting to spend lovely days, this is how we provide a unique ceremony for your wedding in an elegant, peaceful and authentic setting for an intimate and private moment. Starting from the famous Mediterranean diet, our chef will surprise you with delicious dishes based on local products, for the pleasure of the eyes and palates.
The true luxury of authentic high-quality natural products, even in the interior design.
Just have a beautiful dream…