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Ascea

Ascea is a town in Salerno district, Campania, Italy of about 1,199 people. Within 50 km by road there are 39 places to visit: 17 forts & heritage, 3 churches and 3 hill stations & viewpoints. The must-see places are Porta Rosa, Rocca di Castellammare della Bruca and Palinuro.

40.1408° N, 15.1858° EPop. 1,199

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Within 30 km31 places
Within 50 km39
Must-see103
Notable24
Best timeOctober to February

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The 3 places worth the trip

Porta Rosa, heritage site near Ascea
Must-see

Porta Rosa

Heritage site · 4 km

Rocca di Castellammare della Bruca, heritage site near Ascea
Must-see

Rocca di Castellammare della Bruca

Heritage site · 4 km

Palinuro, beach near Ascea
Must-see

Palinuro

Beach · 18 km · Basilicata

Places near Ascea by type

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One day from Ascea

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:23 pm

95 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Ascea
  2. Porta Rosaheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  3. Monte Stellaviewpoint · 1 hrs
  4. Monte Gelbisonviewpoint · 1 hrs
  5. Scoglio Mingardoriver spot · 1 hrs
  6. Palinurobeach · 1.5 hrs
  7. Back in Ascea
Today’s loopAsceaStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Ascea?

Porta Rosa (heritage site, about 4 km), Rocca di Castellammare della Bruca (heritage site, about 4 km), Palinuro (beach, about 18 km), Monte Stella (viewpoint, about 18 km), Faro di Capo Palinuro (beach, about 19 km), Monte Gelbison (viewpoint, about 19 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Ascea?

39 places on Spotwander: 17 forts & heritage, 3 churches, 3 hill stations & viewpoints, 3 museums, 3 beaches & coast.

Which is the nearest fort to Ascea?

Torre del Telegrafo, about 2 km by road; Casa Degli Affreschi (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Ascea?

Cattedrale di San Pantaleone, about 15 km by road; Santuario di Santa Maria A Mare (32 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Ascea?

Start in Ascea, visit Porta Rosa, then Monte Stella, then Monte Gelbison, then Scoglio Mingardo, then Palinuro, and drive back — about 95 km by road in all.