Punta
Licosa, the last part of the Gulf of Salerno, is a hamlet
of Castellabate. The name of Punta Licosa comes from
the name of the mermaid Leukosia that tried to provoke
the shipwreck of the ship of Ulysses. It had already
been mentioned by Strabo. This area was considered very
dangerous, especially the part between the harsh rock
and the isle (on which there is a lighthouse).
Legambiente considers this beach as one of the most beautiful
in Italy. This is a real paradise for tourists thanks to
its beauty and peace. Mediterranean bush is prosperous
and contains a small village at the feet of Licosa Mountain
(326 m above the sea level) and an ancient fortress.
There are many small and rocky beaches where the sea is
beautiful.
The small isle of Licosa can be reached by boat and it
is one of the many wonderful hidden treasures of Cilento.
Two concerts have been dedicated to the mythical mermaid:
they are performed on boats, on the sea, between the beach
of Punta Licosa and the small isle of Licosa.
We recommend to wear appropriate shoes because rocks can
be very dangerous.
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