Ogliastro Marina by the Santa Maria di Castellabate Marine Protected Area

Ogliastro Marina brings together coastal landscapes, nature trails and historic traces within a compact thematic area, without this having to dictate a uniform pace for your holiday. The Santa Maria di Castellabate Marine Protected Area shapes the town just as much as the beach, the pine forest and the views from Piazza Giovanni Paolo II. Those choosing a holiday apartment in Ogliastro Marina can therefore plan their stay according to their own interests: with time by the water, a walk through the pine forest, an excursion to Punta Licosa or small discoveries related to the history of the town.

Sea, protected area and trails through the pine forest

Ogliastro Marina is located in the Santa Maria di Castellabate Marine Protected Area. From here, a route leads into the coastal part of the protected area. Ogliastro Marina beach attracts visitors for snorkeling and diving, providing a clear focus for days spent by the water. The municipality of Castellabate also has natural coves of pebbles and rocks between the sea and the Mediterranean scrubland.

Another side of the town is revealed by the Pineta di Ogliastro Marina. The nature park lies between Piazza Giovanni Paolo II and Lungomare delle Tartarughe. There are nature trails there suitable for walking and cycling. The “Antica Oliarola” trail is 0.4 kilometers long and runs through a pine forest in Ogliastro Marina. It follows an old unpaved path and connects Lungomare delle Tartarughe with Piazza Giovanni Paolo II. The trail lies on the sea-facing side of the Aleppo pine grove.

For planning your day, the difference from the “Ogliastro Marina-Pozzillo” trail is clear: this route is approximately 8.6 kilometers long in total. You can therefore choose between a short stretch through the pine forest and a considerably longer route, without confusing the two options. Piazza Giovanni Paolo II itself is located in the center of the Ogliastro Marina district and, as a panoramic terrace overlooking the sea, is another point of reference.

Family time and maritime excursions

Those traveling with children will find the Area giochi Ogliastro Marina in the pine forest. The free children's playground is located near the sea in the Pineta di Ogliastro Marina, is free of charge and accessible at any time. This makes it easy to combine time by the water with an uncomplicated play break. This character of the area can be particularly appealing when choosing accommodation if members of the travel group have different preferences: some may want to stay by the sea, while others would rather explore a nature trail.

Reaching special coastal destinations also requires separate planning. The road with restricted access to Punta Licosa begins at the end of the road leading to Ogliastro Marina. Punta Licosa can also be reached by sea by docking at the harbor. In the Lago district of Ogliastro Marina, all beach sections have signposted access roads. These different details help you take your preferred combination of a stay in the town, time at the beach and an excursion into account before booking a holiday apartment.

Historic traces in Ogliastro Marina

The history of the surrounding area includes several watchtowers with clearly documented names and dates. The Torre di Ogliastro, also called Torre Ogliarola, was built in 1569 as an Aragonese watchtower at Punta Ogliastro. The Torre dell’Arena, also called Torre della Marina di Ogliastro, was built in 1592 as a watchtower in Baia Arena. Another historical layer is represented by the Chiesa Santa Maria delle Grazie: it was built in 1896 on an existing chapel dating from the 17th century. This building history complements the natural and coastal experiences with a cultural perspective on the town.

More places to consider

If, before searching for accommodation, you would also like to compare other places in the same section of the site, you will also find Serra, Sicilì, Cannicchio, Scala, Casalsottano, Scorzo, San Marco Di Castellabate and Calvanico. Ogliastro Marina remains a suitable choice for anyone who wants to combine the marine protected area, beach, pine forest, trails and historic coastal landscape in their travel plans.

For the main travel overview: Salerno.