Borgo storico di Acciaroli

Acciaroli is a coastal settlement of Pollica, where the historic village meets a harbour shaped by fishing and later leisure boating. The church, watchtower and compact streets give the waterfront a distinctive built profile.

Why it matters

The village expresses the maritime side of the Cilento landscape. Its relationship with the harbour connects homes, religious buildings and defensive structures with the working life of a coastal community.

What to notice

The church and coastal tower form a recognisable pairing near the water. Behind them, the smaller streets and tightly grouped buildings contrast with the open harbour basin. Fishing craft and the infrastructure of the port retain the connection between settlement and sea.

Context and history

Acciaroli developed as the seaside community of Pollica, whose territory extends into the hills behind the coast. Medieval religious and defensive associations form part of its earlier history, followed by changes in population and maritime activity. More recently, tourism has added another role to the fishing village, while the historic fabric remains central to its identity.