Cilento, Campania: Southern Italy’s Shiniest Hidden Gem
When booking an adventure in Italy, most tourists gravitate towards the usual hotspots. They people watch in Milan, revisit history in Rome, and dine in Sicily. Since moving to Italy and blending in as a local, Edward Tomasso has realized that there’s more to Italy than its most popular cities. Cilento is one of those hidden gems!
Unique and yet, often overlooked…
If you’re looking for an adventure off the beaten path, be sure to circle Cilento on your map! This gorgeous coastal region is often overlooked by tourists. But once you roam the valleys and mountain ranges for yourself, you’ll wonder why that is.
Unlike Rome and Milan, Cilento isn’t an area known for being bombarded with tourists. If you do choose to visit, you’ll find this to be an advantage. The lack of mass tourism offers visitors a more intimate view of Italian sights and culture. Adding Cilento to your itinerary will make for trip tales that your friends and relatives simply won’t have in their back pocket.
If you’re not one for crowded beaches, then you’re in luck in Cilento! With a stretch of over 100 km of beaches, it’s unlikely that you’ll be competing for serene views here!
Classically Distinctive: Campania’s Buffalo Mozzarella
Everyone’s been to Venice to dive into a delicious dish of fettuccine. But have they tasted the world’s finest buffalo mozzarella?! Probably not!
No, buffalo mozzarella isn’t a flavor you’d find at Buffalo Wild Wings. You won’t find any spice in this creamy cheese (unless you add some, of course). Unique to the area, buffalo mozzarella is exclusively prepared in Campania, Lazio, Apulia and Molise, making its delicacy all the more special. Visitors and locals alike enjoy this cuisine feature on crunchy, brick oven pizza or as a stand alone dish accompanied by a drizzle of fresh olive oil.
Stay tuned for more weekly tourist tips from Edward Tomasso, a visitor disguised as a local in the heart of Italy (and everywhere else)!
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