Palinuro natural arch, Natural limestone arch in Centola, Italy.
The Palinuro Natural Arch features a large limestone opening formed through erosion, spanning across the Mediterranean coastline at coordinates 40.0308682, 15.3083536.
The geological formation of the Palinuro Natural Arch dates back thousands of years, shaped by continuous wave action and environmental processes along the Cilento coast.
The natural arch stands within the Cilento National Park, a UNESCO World Heritage site that preserves the geological and ecological heritage of the region.
Visitors can reach the arch through guided boat tours departing from the nearby harbor, with summer offering optimal conditions for photography and exploration.
The waters surrounding the arch contain diverse marine species, making it a prime location for snorkeling and underwater photography throughout the warm season.
Location: Centola
GPS coordinates: 40.03087,15.30835
Latest update: April 19, 2025 12:57
Southern Italy contains a wide range of historical sites, religious structures and natural areas that take visitors through more than two millennia of cultural history. The region holds Greek temples such as the Temple of Hera at Metaponto, medieval fortresses including Castello Aragonese in Taranto and Rocca Calascio in Abruzzo, and religious complexes like the Santuario di Monte Sant'Angelo, an important pilgrimage site since the early Middle Ages. Underground catacombs in Naples and Palermo, rock churches in Matera and the Cripta del Peccato Originale show the development of Christian art and architecture. The natural environment ranges from marine protected areas like Riserva Marina di Punta Campanella on the Campanian coast to the Tremiti Islands in the Adriatic. Inland landscapes include Parco Nazionale d'Aspromonte in Calabria, the erosive Calanchi di Aliano in Basilicata and Cavagrande del Cassibile in Sicily. Coastal formations such as the Arco Naturale near Palinuro and sea caves like Grotta della Poesia at Roca Vecchia add to the geographic variety. Cities including Matera with its sassi districts, Lecce with baroque palaces and the Quartieri Spagnoli in Naples illustrate different urban developments. This collection centers on the area around Alberobello, whose trulli structures have been a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1996.
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