Holiday homes in San Giovanni a Piro
San Giovanni a Piro is a medieval village in the province of Salerno. It’s situated on top of a hill with stunning views over the Mediterranean Sea. San Giovanni a Piro is located in the
Campania region, right on the ankle of
Italy's boot. This beautiful area has not yet been discovered by large crowds of tourists. So a holiday home in San Giovanni a Piro is an ideal choice for those who love
nature homes. Plus, you can enjoy the best of both worlds here. On one side of the village, the landscape extends into an unspoilt nature reserve. On the other side you will find some of the most beautiful beaches in Italy. Large parts of the coast are still hidden in their natural environment. This makes it wonderfully quiet and the sea water is clean and clear: a hidden paradise for
swimming and
snorkelling.
Untouched nature and ancient villages
San Giovanni a Piro is an oasis of peace and quiet with a maze of small streets. The village is located on the edge of a large nature reserve, the ‘Parco del Cilento e del Vallo di Diano’ – one of the largest national parks in Italy and even in Europe. The park has a number of routes for
walking and
cycling through the wild nature and past ancient villages. The park is next to a lovely bay of the Mediterranean Sea: the Golfo di Policastro. On the north side of the bay you will find the quaint harbour town of Scario, which is well worth a visit. As soon as it’s spring, this lovely village fully comes to life. Stroll along the ‘lungomare’ with its flowering oleanders and have a drink on one of the many terraces where you can enjoy stunning views over the harbour and the sea.
Easy and booking through Micazu
Micazu believes in direct contact. Therefore you will always book your holiday home in San Giovanni a Piro directly with the owner.
Enjoy a sunny holiday in Campania. Check out the selection of private holiday homes in San Giovanni a Piro.
Nice things to know about San Giovanni a Piro:
- San Giovanni a Piro is named after Saint Giovanni, known to us as John the Baptist. In the village you can still see the ruins of a medieval monastery dedicated to him.
- It has not been established where the addition "a Piro" comes from. It could be an abbreviation of ‘a Piede della roccia’, which means ‘at the foot of the rock’ in the local dialect.
- The coastline of San Giovanni a Piro is called ‘la Masseta’.
- The ‘Parco del Cilento e del Vallo di Diano’ is home to exceptional wildlife, including wolves, martens and otters.
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