Punta Licosa and Tresino

According to Strabo Punta Licosa owes its name to the siren Leukosia, in fact he writes: "Those who sail the Gulf, from Posidonia, will see the island of Leucosia, st a short distance from the mainland, whose name comes from one of the sirens fallen here after they, as it is said, fell into the abyss of the sea. In front of the island is the promontory opposite to Sirenusse, which forms the Gulf of Posidonia." (From: Geography, Book VI, 1.1). Legend tells that Leukosia was one of the three sirens that Odysseus met on his journey, in Homer's Odyssey. Here Leukosia committed suicide after failing with Ulysses, who managed to avoid being lured to death by her bewitching chant, and was transformed into a rock. Today the current Licosa is a promontory characterized by a natural park covered by Mediterranean bush. Punta Licosa is a Protected Natural Sea Reserve.

Magic is the stretch of the Cilento Coast between Punta Licosa and Ogliastro, here a narrow trekking path leads along the coast, with shaded areas, and connects the two villages passing through charming places like Punta della Scala and Torre di Mezzo, but the most popular trekking route is the one starting from San Marco di Castellabate to Punta Licosa. During this route there are spectacular views over the bay of Castellabate and Punta Tresino, and we can see the Amalfi Coast and even the island of Capri in the horizon.

Discover Punta Licosa walking from San Marco di Castellabate: This walking route is very easy, lasting approximately 2 hours and a drop only 40 m. Ideal route for those approaching trekking for the first time and who love the sea. We start from the port of San Marco di Castellabate and follow the signs to Punta Licosa. The first part of this path is shaded and passes by some touristic facilities surrounded by greenery. The trail passes through woods and Mediterranean vegetation, including pine trees, myrtle, mastic trees and carob trees, as well as along enchanting bays and beaches. With a little luck you can catch sight of magpies, blackbirds and gulls. The climax of the walk is, finally, the sight of the mythical island of Licosa.

Towards Punta Tresino: The coastal stretch between Agropoli and Santa Maria di Castellabate is a place where time seems to be still. For this part of the journey we start from 'zona Lago', north of Santa Maria di Castellabate direction Agropoli, reachable in about 45 min from the south on foot through the beach of Santa Maria. The direction to follow is San Giovanni, along via Cozzo Piano Cupo, and always uphill. After approx. 40 min of walk, and even before arriving at the abandoned village of San Giovanni (228 m), we arrive at a spring where you can cool a few minutes, and from where you can admire a splendid view of Santa Maria di Castellabate, Punta Licosa, the village of Castellabate on the hilltop, and Mount Stella. In San Giovanni we can see the square with the impressive staircase and the ruins of the church. Continuing towards north, the view opens up more and more on the Bay of Trentova and Agropoli, on Paestum and the Plain of the Sele River, on the Amalfi Coast and Capri. The trekking route continues northly, always in the direction Pastena Contrada, until we reach Punta Tresino and its coastal tower, from which you can see Punta Licosa in the South, and even more closer, Agropoli in the North.